A picture says a thousand words. And these photographers have lots to say about dogs - beautiful pictures that will give you a new perspective on pooches.

""Can we please get a dog? I promise to take care of it."" Your kid has been pushing you for a pet, but are you ready for the responsibility?

Mixing the looks and personality traits of the Dalmatian and the Poodle, the Dalmadoodle is an intelligent, loyal, and wonderful companion.

A very popular pet bird, the Mitred Conure is playful, talkative, goofy and very smart. And on top of it all, they are also quite beautiful and gracious

Chuck Hoover brought some rope home so he could practice his new hobby of knot making, it turned out his dog Hampton loved them and a business was born.

The Jackshund (Jackweenie) is a designer dog created by crossing the Jack Russell Terrier with a Dachshund. This is an energetic dog with a sweet nature.

Katherine Schwarzenegger has written Maverick and Me, based on her own true story, to encourage kids to give a home to a rescue dog.

Size does matter - especially if you live in compact quarters. We''ve come up with a list of our Top 10 best dog breeds for apartments and small spaces.

A regal and elegant dog, the Akita is a pleasure to look at, thanks in part to a tail that sweeps over the top of its back into a gentle curl.

Even when hearing impaired (an issue in white cats), the Khao Manee is a playful, active cat that loves attention. An excellent addition to a family.

Only dog people can relate to how important it is to find the right doggie daycare for your fur baby. There is homework when finding doggie daycare.

There''s nothing more heartbreaking than when a family pet disappears. Here''s what to do if someone''s lost dog has wandered into your care.

Raindrops keep falling on your dog''s head. If you don''t enjoy Fido''s natural eau-de-wet-dog stink, keep him covered with these drip-dry rain jackets.

The Shih-Mo is a mix of American Eskimo and Shih-Tzu breeds. They are affectionate, sweet dogs who are attached to their owners.

Often associated as the kind of dogs who help firemen and police, the Dalmatian is a notoriously good workers and are known as an assertive, friendly breed.