"Good guard dogs often have a breed history of guarding livestock or protecting property," explains Dr. Liza Cahn, DVM, a veterinarian with Embrace Pet Insurance. "While many guardian dogs are large, ...

Tiny, but feisty, chihuahuas are super energetic. Known as "purse dogs," they're between five and eight inches tall and weigh ...

Don’t mistake these tiny pups for Yorkies! Their white, tan and black coloring is as unique as they are charming. Biewers originated in Germany in the 1980s. They’re known for being happy-go-lucky and ...

It’s time to introduce our winner: Abi, the 15-year-old Bichon Frise who was selected as the cutest dog in Wichita by Eagle ...

Thinking you can’t have a dog just because you live in an apartment? The secret to happy apartment living with a dog is that finding the right dog is less about size and more about personality. The ...

Slate’s homepage editors spend a lot of time looking for photos to put on our site. Those searches sometimes yield unexpected results: random, perplexing, and mesmerizing photos that don’t belong on ...

When it comes to dogs, sometimes size can throw people for a loop and trigger unfair stereotypes and misunderstandings of different breeds. For instance, large dog breeds like German Shepherds can be ...

Bred for fox hunting in England, Russell Terriers are compact little machines who can run, bark, chase and play all day long. The American Russell Terrier Club notes these pups are smaller than Parson ...