A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians, amid a booming pet industry and a dearth of children. Kai, Kotra and Shuna, 5-year-old miniature schnauzers, sitting for a ...

Children's social skills are believed to be boosted by the vagus nerve, which runs through the intestine, stimulating the ...

What exactly is a dog show all about? Is it just a “beauty contest” for dogs? Is it a competition for the flashiest or best-groomed dog? Though it’s always fun to just sit and marvel at all the ...

With so many dog breeds in the world, there are bound to be a few that are much rarer than others — especially when it comes to those who are native to certain countries and rarely found elsewhere.