Acute or chronic kidney disease in dogs is a serious and progressive health concern. Early detection and proper management can extend your dog's life.

The country’s top breed of the 1990s, the Labrador Retriever, continues in its popularity to this day. The Rottweiler, accepted by the AKC in 1931, makes its first appearance in the decade’s top ten as the number-two breed, the highest ranking of any first-timer on the list (since the Boston Terrier in the 1900s). The […]

New York City has dealt with an outbreak of a rare, sometimes fatal disease spread by rat urine known as Leptospirosis. Many dog owners are wondering: does leptospirosis affect dogs? Can dogs get leptospirosis? Here's everything you need to know. Leptospirosis is a disease that affects dogs, as well as many other kinds of animals. […]

To ensure a successful hike with your dog, train your dog with hiking skills like loose leash walking, watch me, leave it, and a reliable recall.

The top five breeds of the 1880s were all working gundog breeds. While this is the only decade that the English Setter reigned as the number-one breed, it remained in the top ten for four decades, though it hasn’t appeared there in the top ten since the 1910s. Irish Setters, the number-two breed of the […]

Barking, pawing, whining, jumping up, and mouthing are all examples of attention-seeking behavior in dogs. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.

Dogs love getting into things they shouldn't — whether on the sidewalk or in your purse. So what should you do if your dog accidentally eats a cigarette or cigarette butt? Cigarettes can be extremely dangerous for dogs because of their primary ingredient — nicotine. Here's what you need to do if you suspect your […]

Heart murmurs in dogs can be harmless or represent serious health conditions. Learn about the different types and how they're diagnosed and treated.

Meet Kacy Ebinger: Off to a Great Start in Dog Sports Name: Kacy Ebinger Age: 16 Hometown: North Pole, Alaska Grade: 10th Family: Parents Jessica & Matt Ebinger, younger sister Allison Kacy has been living in Alaska with her family for eight years and she is a member of the Weave Been Freezin’ AKC Agility League […]

Small dogs are some of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Not only do they take up less space, but they also usually have large, fun personalities. Many people like smaller dogs because small-breed supplies are generally less expensive, and small dogs live longer and can be ideal for apartment living. However, not […]