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.

Three rare dog breeds make excellent choices for families, according to British canine expert Will Atherton: the Leonberger, Komondor, and Flat-coated Retriever.

Researchers in Beijing, China, have discovered that some dogs get ill-tempered in very hot weather and want less petting and more space.

It's never too early to plan how to celebrate National Dog Day coming up on August 26. The day was started in 2004 by animal behaviorist Colleen Paige.

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

Bing the Great Dane, co-star of the movie The Friend with Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, was already a veteran of dog shows and sports competitions before his film debut.

In ancient times, people bred a now extinct breed called the Wooly Dog for their fur.

Winston Churchill once wrote a poem in honor of his daughter Mary's Pug puppy named Punch.

If you're stressed or tired, experts suggest you postpone your dog training session to another time.

The name of the dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas is Max. He's also the Grinch's companion.

According to a recent University of Arizona study, children who play with the family dog have higher levels of oxytocin - a.k.a. “the love hormone" - than if they play with toys and games.

Dorothy Parker’s poodles were named C’est Tout, Cliché, Limey, Misty, Poupée, and Troy, short for Troisiéme.

Although grain-free dog food may help with some food allergies, it’s not a cure for every pup. Your dog may also have a protein-related allergy to dairy, beef, chicken, or chicken eggs.