From owners bringing their dog to see Christmas lights to a special visit from Santa Claus to cheer up a group of rescue canines, this week has been filled with festive stories. And what better way to ...

Queen Sofia has given herself the Christmas present of her dreams. The Queen, known for her passion for animals, is getting her own animal shelter, with her project set to become a reality in the near ...

The Poodle is hands down one of the most popular dog breeds out there. These confidently independent doggos are both affectionate and surprisingly athletic too. And they do so while remaining their ...

The internet has fallen in love with a tiny dog who got the "heebie jeebies" as she waited to be seen by a vet. Sasha Elizabeth is a 13-year-old adored family pet who lives in New Jersey with her ...

Every year on Aug. 26, National Dog Day is observed to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. Whether they're pets, service animals, police dogs or rescue dogs, ...

DNA analysis, radiocarbon dating, and advanced measuring techniques are helping scientists learn where dogs came from and when they became our best friends. Our relationship with dogs goes back tens ...

Over the past couple of decades, dogs have evolved into humans. Well, at least that’s how we think of them now. Some 97 percent of U.S. pet owners consider dogs (or other pets) part of their families.

The Peekapoo is a delightful blend of the Pekingese and Miniature or Toy Poodle, resulting in a compact and often adorable-looking dog. Their size can vary depending on the size of their Poodle parent ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...