Imagine being in an unfamiliar country where you don't speak the language or know the rules and customs. Sounds a bit like being a dog in a human world, right? Truthfully, dogs are incredibly skilled at understanding humans. Far better than people are at speaking canine. Even still, from misusing your dog's name to mixing […]

This is not just another shaggy-dog story. Also known as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny, or PON for those of us who are Slavicly-challenged, the hearty Polish Lowland Sheepdog joined the Herding Group and became AKC-recognized in 2001. On the cuteness scale alone, it was no surprise that this dog stirred up a lot of enthusiasm […]

In moments of stress, most dog lovers know exactly where to turn: their canine pals. But how does our stress affect our furry best friends? Recent research has some answers. How Long-Term Stress Impacts Dogs For years, studies have found that dogs are very attuned to humans, and will often mirror their emotions in heightened […]

Dogs owners know that dogs are great judges of character. If your dog likes somebody, you probably will too. But how about trustworthiness? Can dogs detect sincerity or can you lie to them with ease? If you've ever faked out your dog with pretend tosses of their toy or an imaginary treat in your hand, […]

It's time to jump for joy! With this fun trick, your dog will be jumping straight up in the air on cue. Here's how to teach your dog to jump.

    Breed Rank Retrievers (Labrador) 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 Retrievers (Golden) 3 French Bulldogs 4 Bulldogs 5 Poodles 6 Beagles 7 Rottweilers 8 Pointers (German Shorthaired) 9 Pembroke Welsh Corgis 10 Dachshunds 11 Yorkshire Terriers 12 Australian Shepherds 13 Boxers 14 Siberian Huskies 15 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 16 Great Danes 17 Miniature […]

The smallest of the retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is an intelligent obedience dog. Read more about the history of this peerless gundog.

Can dogs see in the dark? Learn how dog vision works and how dogs manage to see safely at night.

Working dogs deployed on 9/11 were exposed to toxic substances and tremendous amounts of stress. Various studies examine whether these working conditions appear to have affected these dogs' health.

Scent games are a great way to keep your dog stimulated indoors and channel their sniffing instincts. Games also help prepare for sports like Scent Work.