Coming home to my dog after a long day can sometimes make all the difference. Waiting for us all day, she wags her tail in excitement and showers us with puppy "kisses" as a sign of affection. The ...

A woman who owned a Schipperke (a small black and usually tailless dog) asked me, "My dog doesn't have a tail to wag to tell me whether he is happy or not. I have looked at his face a lot and he doesn ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and each adorable dog breed has its own unique look. But some breeds have cute faces that are nearly impossible to pass up. In fact, their big eyes, floppy ears and ...

In a viral TikTok video, the owner of a 10-month-old German shepherd/Belgian Malinois pup named Aura shared the top seven signs that a dog is happy, so we spoke to a veterinarian to learn more. The ...

When a dog cuddles with a baby, they both become cuter. It's like an unwritten law of the universe. Looking at wagging tails next to tiny fingers and toes makes the entire world feel a little more ...

If you are a dog parent, you've likely noticed your dog smile. Or at least give that goofy look where they open up their mouth and the corners of the mouth raise into what looks like a smile. And it ...

A dog owner from the United Kingdom shared her pup's reaction to being told he is loved, and internet users can't cope with how sweet it is. "You [cannot] tell me animals do not feel …" says the ...

Who is the boss in your house? Some bossy dog breeds—also known as strong-willed, independent or confident dog breeds—are natural leaders. These dogs are often bold, smart, hardworking and eager to ...

Kim McIntyre of Cape Cod, Mass., holds her dog Kanji, a Lancashire heeler, after participating in the smile-off contest at the National Dog Show press preview on Nov. 12, 2024. (JESSICA GRIFFIN / THE ...