Aspirin for Dogs: Don’t Take 2 and Call me in the MorningYou can carefully give aspirin to your dog, but it’s best to consult your veterinarian first. Keep in mind that there are alternative pain relievers. Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and many veterinarians say it’s OK for dogs as long as a […]

By Kathy Lorentzen "Reprinted with permission from Dogs in Review and author Kathy Lorentzen, from the April 2015 issue of Dogs in Review magazine." Having been raised in dogs by old-school breeders who were true animal husbandry experts, I have long believed that my dogs should be natural easy breeders and whelpers and fully capable […]

Jo\udy Harding's Shih Tzu "Tova" is far from a lapdog. Together, they compete in multiple sports, including obedience and trick dog.

At dog sporting events, you'll likely see Border Collies, Poodles, and Golden Retrievers. When you see a little white dog in the ring, you might do a double take. Enter "Hayden" the Maltese and his owner Rubina Pak, who are proving that every dog can do dog sports. "There are not many Maltese competing in […]

When it is time to separate puppies from their dam, gates are a must. It can be hard to find gates for the wide doorways in many homes, and Tractor Supply Company has a great selection of gates that make it easy to manage your litters and keep them out of trouble. The Carlson Maxi […]

There are so many reasons why you need to be at the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. In addition to being able to meet more than 180 of the AKC-recognized breeds, there will be absolutely thrilling displays of dogs' natural athleticism in the form of agility and dock diving; proof of advanced […]

Smiles lit up the room in a Michigan animal shelter the second Maggie, a mini Golden Doodle, climbed into owner Jillian Grzegorczyk’s lap. She had vanished without a trace from the family’s backyard 19 months earlier, but thanks to a microchip — which had been registered with AKC Reunite’s database — the pup was coming home. […]

Years ago our Komondors routinely wore the “fur saver” choke collars very popular in our breed. These collars have elongated (thus fewer) links, smooth edges, and do minimal cord damage. One afternoon my husband Alan and I were relaxing on the deck when our Komondor, Eos, began to display what I first thought was a […]

Dog show ribbons and event titles are major accomplishments that dog owners and breeders proudly acknowledge when talking about their kennels. But for one breeder with many title-decorated dogs, there’s something else that keeps her in the game. “The single biggest achievement that just makes me happier than happy... is the people who have my […]

When Bingley and owner Denise Fitzgerald wake up in the morning, he climbs on top of her, places a paw on each side of her neck, and pushes his little flat face against hers. After that greeting, the day just gets better and better for the Templeton, Calif., pair — and everyone they encounter. Bingley, […]