The American Kennel Club does accept mixed-breed dogs in some sporting events, though not in breed-specific competitions.

Drew Barrymore rescued her dog Douglas from a shelter in 2010 when he was eight weeks old. He's 16 now and they share the same birthday: February 22.

One way to tell if your dog is overweight is to feel for its ribs. If you can detect them without pressing too hard, then your dog isn’t too heavy.

Dogs who are trained to assist people who are deaf learn to rest their noses on their owners' knees when everything is fine but to lie on the floor to indicate an emergency.

David Hockney is an English painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer who is known for painting his dachshunds.

Great Britain is considering a new law that would ban the breeding of 67 dog breeds with short noses, flat faces, and shortened legs due to health concerns.

Nooking is the act of a dog sucking, kneading, or gently mouthing a soft object, a self-soothing behavior much like thumb-sucking among children.

There are only about 6,600 African wild dogs left on our planet. Despite their large ears, they rely on sight rather than hearing to hunt prey.

Scientists analyzing DNA bone fragments have concluded that interbreeding between Dingoes and European dog breeds peaked in the mid-1900s.

According to a recent study conducted by the University of California-Davis, mixed-breed dogs are not necessarily healthier than purebred dogs.

More than 56% of Miniature Dachshund owners post about their pets on TikTok - more than double the average across all breeds.

According to Forbes Advisor, 42% of American dog owners got their furry friends from a pet store and 38% got them from a shelter or animal rescue.

Don't feed chicken skin, turkey skin, or fatty cuts of meat to your dog as it could lead to pancreatitis, according to Stephanie Dwilson of Pets Best and veterinarian dermatologist Dr. Fiona Lee.