May 2025

• Sniffer dogs in Australia searching through burrows have discovered 13 Victorian grassland earless dragons, a small reptile previously thought to be extinct.

• If you're adopting a rescue dog, follow the 3-3-3 rule:  During the first three days, allow the dog to adjust to their new surroundings, reserve the next three weeks for training and bonding, and the first three months for continued socialization and training.

• Airedales are nicknamed "the King of Terriers" due to their large size.

• Dogs who are allowed to eat as much as they want as puppies and are not kept on a strict diet are more prone to hip dysplasia later in life. Although more common in larger breeds, the condition may also be seen in smaller breeds such as Pugs, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and Jack Russell Terriers.

• At just 3.59 inches tall, Pearl the Chihuahua of Orlando, Florida, is considered the shortest dog in the world.