Weimaraner 'Monet' isn't just a skilled Conformation dog with a Grand Champion title, among others. She's also a medical alert service dog for her owner.

Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are small, compact dogs, but they come with a big attitude and a passion for a job and a challenge.

Kathy Hubbard owns and handles two of the three Gordon Setters competing in this year's AKC Rally National Championships. Meet AKC Rally stars Jesse and Gibson!

Step lively, stand and stay put, and allow the judge to scrutinize every inch of you. Shimmy the tail, act dignified and thoughtful, but exude enthusiasm. Such is the job of a show champion. Grand Champion Riley, a 5-year-old Clumber Spaniel bred by Sarah Beaird and Dennis FitzPatrick, is a top-10 champion who finds winning […]

A short-legged, long-tailed dog greeted 12-year-old Jinnie Strickland when she stepped off the school bus. She had never seen him before, but the little dog wiggled, jumped and acted like she was his long-lost friend. He followed her home and stayed. “I studied the Book of Dogs and decided that he was a Cardigan Welsh […]

It's no wonder we describe dogs as "man's best friend." As the oldest domesticated animals, dogs are smart and social, just like their wolf ancestors. Dogs and wolves are part of the diverse biological family of animals called Canidae. In This Article Understanding the Canid Family Traits Shared by Canids Are Foxes Part of the […]

Among Europe's oldest dogs, Norwegian Elkhounds are known for their intelligence and athleticism. Seven-year-old Nija is representing her breed at the 2024 National Obedience Championship in Wilmington, Ohio.

The German Shepherd Dog is always near the top of the most popular breed rankings, and there's good reason for that. However, there's a similar breed you might mistake for a German Shepherd – the Belgian Malinois. The two breeds' close resemblance in appearance and shared herding heritage can lead to some confusion. And similarities […]

The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot

Can dogs think about themselves? Are dogs self-aware? New research suggests that yes: dogs do have self-awareness.