Loyal, intelligent, and courageous, Rottweilers gives off an air of nobility and self-confidence.  In fact, they've attracted people for millennia.

Getting puppies and dogs transported to far flung destinations has been particularly challenging since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most airlines have completely halted shipping of pets in cargo. The risk of an animal getting stranded if a flight is cancelled or changed is too great. However, most airlines do allow pets under a […]

One of these things is not like the others, goes that classic Sesame Street song. And in the Sporting Group, that applies to the Irish Water Spaniel. Despite the spaniel affiliation mentioned in its very name, this versatile, water-loving bird dog is historically a retriever (though it can take part in AKC flushing spaniel tests). […]

Few aspects of pet ownership are as stressful as transporting an injured dog to the hospital. Whether your pup has been hit by a car, attacked by another animal, or has eaten something harmful, providing him with immediate medical care is crucial for a good prognosis. Getting him to the hospital, however, is easier said […]

If you build it, they will come ...—well, it’s not quite exactly the dialogue in the movie Field of Dreams (“If you build it, he will come”), but there are parallels. In 1991, two men had the dream to build a place in Grand Junction, Tennessee, to house a National Bird Dog Museum, Field Trial […]

We have our third group victor at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This is the second year in a row that a Standard Poodle has won their group. Flame the Poodle takes the Non-Sporting Group and will continue onto tomorrow night’s Best in Show competition. Is the Poodle the right breed for you? […]

During its informal session on Thursday, September 12, the Massachusetts House of Representatives agreed to an amended version of “Ollie’s Law” that had previously been adopted by the Senate on July 31, 2024.  The bill now awaits Governor Maura Healy’s signature or veto. HISTORY As originally worded, Ollie’s Law would have undermined Massachusetts purebred dog […]

Your dog's name reflects their personality and helps you effectively communicate with them. But how do you choose the perfect name? Here are some tips.