Mark Daniels and Aura after he was awarded a Purple Heart for his service in Afghanistan in 2013. Credit: CherryBlossoms Photography.   “What oxygen is to the lungs, such is hope to the meaning of life.” -- Emil Brunner, Swiss theologian Hope has been an important ingredient in the lives of San Diego-based Marine Staff […]

What is anemia in dogs? What do you need to know about this condition, what are the signs of anemia in dogs, and what are its causes and treatment?

When you treat your Dalmatian, Dachshund, or Dogue de Bordeaux as a member of your family, it’s important to keep his needs in mind in any pending home purchase. Ensuring whether local ordinances, regulations, and the neighborhood environment welcome dogs will affect how well your beloved pooch acclimates to your new home, and how much […]

  Does your dog have a lot to say about all the extra activity of a busy summer? Is his barking making it hard to enjoy the season? Kids and their friends are out of school, traipsing in and out of the house; more people are walking outside with their dogs, enjoying the weather. You […]

When it comes to dogs, not all yawns are the same. While the reasons for yawning aren't fully understood, here are a few reasons why your dog may yawn.

In October 2016, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) joined the world of online learning with the launch of AKC Canine College. Canine College brings robust, interactive learning content to breeders and judges. Subject matter for groomers and trainers is in development and will be coming soon. AKC’s growing catalog of online courses features educational material […]

Best known for being active and affectionate, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is a unique hunting breed. Here are some fun facts about its history and function.

Laura Haas has loved bringing puppies into the world for as long as she can remember. As a child through young adulthood, she helped her family with their hobby of breeding German Shepherd Dogs. She stopped the endeavor after she married and started raising a family of her own. But an encounter with a new […]

Responsible breeders do everything they can to keep their puppies safe and healthy from before they were born until the day they leave their kennel. Around 8 to 12 weeks old, the puppies depart from their breeder, and their new lives begin in their meticulously, hand-picked homes. By discerningly choosing the right family for each […]

If you’re a hunter, you know what an asset the rugged Black and Tan Coonhound is in the field. If you’ve never hunted in your life, you know the breed as your best home companion, ready to sprawl on the sofa with you at a moment’s notice. This all-American scenthound is truly a dog for […]