You may have at some point or another stumbled on some comic strip or a funny cartoon scene depicting a dog on guard duty sleeping with...

When it comes to the many types of leashes for dogs, there are several to choose from and the retractable leash is one option. As the...

Dog behavior can sometimes be prone to certain phenomena that can leave us wondering what may be going on. Let’s see if for today’s...

You might have never heard about your dog’s inter-ramal tuft, but rest assured, you have likely noticed this anatomical feature on your...

They say eyes are the windows to the soul, and those brown eyes in dogs are truly expressive! When it comes to dogs, Mother Nature seems...

OK, dogs may not really hate the mailman, but let’s face it: barking at the mailman seems to be a dog’s favorite hobby. As soon as the...

Hey, what’s that foot pad doing all alone on the dog’s front legs, right above the wrist? One may wonder at this point whether it’s a...

Many dog owners have witnessed their dogs shaking their fur at some time or another, but what makes these dogs shake their bodies in the...

What is a martingale collar? Also known as greyhound collar or half check collar, the martingale collar may at a first glance almost...

There’s a small bump on the roof of a dog’s mouth that is normal part of a dog’s anatomy, but for those who are not aware of it, such...

Not many people are aware that their dogs have cruciate ligaments. Dog owners often unexpectedly end up discovering this structure the...

Beyond being the windows to the soul, dog eyes can come in several stunning colors. While the majority of dogs have dark brown eyes, some...

We often hear that dogs see their crates as dens and therefore we assume that they must be naturally drawn to them and seek them out for...

With spring in full swing and summer around the corner, more and more people will be planning on going on a trip and perhaps this...

Let’s face it: dogs can sure act weird around lemons. If you have never noticed that or given it a thought, consider that there are many...

The opposition reflex in dogs may sound like some sort of political party, but dogs can care less about politics, at least until the day...

It’s one of those curious behaviors dogs do: you give them a nice belly rub and they start kicking or shaking their rear leg, what gives?...

Many cat owners are familiar with cats touching noses when they meet and greet, but when dogs touch noses the behavior often leaves...

The Disney cartoon The 101 Dalmatians and its subsequent movie seem to suggest that mother dogs remember their puppies and will do what...

For those who do not know what in the world dog hair whorls are, here’s a brief explanation. Dog hair whorls are simply small patches of...