Bringing home a puppy who is too young can have lasting effects. So what is the ideal age for a puppy to be when you welcome a puppy into your home?

Window barking is annoying for you and frustrating for your dog. Learn why dogs do it, how to manage it, and how to get dogs to stop barking at the window.

Acupuncture for dogs is a popular complementary therapy. Learn more about the potential benefits of this low-risk treatment along with its limitations.

Successful breeders know the strengths and weaknesses of each of their dogs. Pedigrees, when properly analyzed, can provide a roadmap of those positive and negative features. Computerized databases have made it easier to analyze pedigrees and to store and retrieve information, but breeders still must do their homework. Understanding a pedigree is more than simply […]

Participating in dog sports is healthy for you and your pet. A bonus is meeting and spending time with people who enjoy the same dog activities you do.

The most popular dog breeds of the 1880s were led by sporting and gundog breeds, with the English Setter holding the top spot.

It’s one of the best ways to deeply bond with your dog. It's great exercise. And it just might be one of the most personally rewarding endeavors of your life. It’s the world of canine sports and events, and many events are open for all dogs to enjoy, including mixed-breed dogs. Something special happens between […]

The Border Terrier may look unassuming, but this hardworking breed has a fascinating history. Learn more about its temperament and origins.

The Sloughi, an ancient breed, is one of the rarest breeds in the United States. Learn more about the breed with these Sloughi fun facts.

Dry cornstalks rustling in the wind provided a perfect background sound for the Great Plains Bearded Collie Club of Omaha’s all-breed herding tests and trials held Friday–Sunday, October 9, 10, and 11. Ann Witte’s Gaelyn Glen Farm in Springfield, Nebraska, has been host to AKC herding trials for many years as she steered and showcased […]