An excellent watch and herding dog, the Texas Heeler is a hybrid breed resulting from the crossing an Australian Cattle Dog and Australian Shepherd Dog.

The Northern Red-Bellied Turtle is also referred to as the Northern Red-Bellied Cooter. These animals are generally shy and will hide when scared.

When you first bring home a kitten, you may not know if he''s starts to get sick. Be on the lookout for these common health issues in kittens.

A great Chesapeake Bay Retriever will be just what you''ve been looking for in a dog. American heritage and breeding keeps this breed simple and domestic.

The agile Curly-Coated Retriever (or Curly) is a multiple-purpose dog that is happy running in the fields, retrieving in the water or lounging on the couch.

""Sit"" is often one of the first commands that owners teach their new puppy and is easy to learn. Let''s go over the steps on how to train a puppy to sit.

For some pets, having a crate is a necessity. Read on to find out why crating could help your dog and which large dog crates are worth your money.

What a beautiful girl! We’d like you to meet Berlynn, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. She’s a young female Rottweiler from Billings, MT. Berlynn i…

The easy-going Tzu Basset brings together the friendly Basset Hound and the headstrong Shih Tzu for a great family pet and companion.

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Pete, a 4 years old Miniature Schnauzer mix from Millersville, Maryland. He is neutered, housebroken, and vaccinated.

On September 11, 2001, 300 of the 10,000 emergency rescue workers were dogs. Their job was not only to help rescue efforts when the towers fell; they were al…

Everybody loves puppies, but there are just not enough homes for all of them. A responsible dog owner knows that spaying and neutering a dog is necessary.

The best way to prevent plaque on a dog''s teeth is to brush them, but what about existing buildup? How can you remove plaque from your dog’s teeth at home – or is it something that has to be done professionally? Here’s what you need to know about plaque and tartar and how best to remove them.

If you picture a small dog with a dark coat, pointed ears and a fluffy tail, you have the image of a Kai Ken. They are considered a fairly rare breed.

The Slovakian Wirehaired Pointing Dog has a noble appearance and he is generally very even-tempered. Used for hunting small and large prey.