The American Kennel Club is welcoming a trio of new breeds to join the 164 already in its registry. The Icelandic sheepdog joins the Herding Group, while the Cane Corso and the Leonberger are new entrants in the Working Group.

When a vet told Nancy Gates that her dog Arabella had heart problems, needed surgery and it would cost $500, she had no choice but to put her pet down.


Surgery – Heart – Animal – United States – Health

Buying an adorable puppy or kitten at your local pet store may become a thing of the past, if more American cities join a small but growing movement to ban retail pet sales.

Dog – Pet store – Pet – United States – Recreation

Dogs emit two primary growls: one for play and one for all other times when dogs are angry, a study confirms.

Dog – Pets – Recreation – Rescues and Shelters – Poodle

About two weeks before Christmas, Deacon, an 85-pound German shepherd, went missing from his family home in rural Stuart, Va. As weeks passed, his family feared the worst — until a curious phone call from Florida in late February changed everything.

I can relate to this story, as a child my German Shepherd, Buck, was found in Michigan from Ohio.  The irony, the people who found our dog also had a dog named “Buck”.  Their dog was a dachshund!

German Shepherd Dog – Dog – Florida – Pets – Recreation

The 4-year-old Great Dane weighs 250-pounds and stands 3 feet, 7 inches tall from paw to shoulder — three-quarters of an inch taller than his closest rival, according to Guinness World Records.

Guinness World Record – Great Dane – Dog – Breeds – United States

Jan. 27:  Gina DiNardo, a spokeswoman for the American Kennel Club, tells TODAY’s Natalie Morales which breeds are the top dogs. (Today Show)

American Kennel Club – United States – Dog – Pets – Recreation

Is your dog or cat scratching uncontrollably? If so, your pet might have allergies. Here’s how to recognize them and what to do.

Veterinarians say it’s not unusual for some dogs and cats to reach 15 years or more, and they’re seeing more and more pets do so.

Lady Di is a lovely purebred collie with a pleasant disposition, just like lots of other dogs dumped at shelters in areas that lack anywhere near enough would-be owners. Unlike all but a lucky few of those animals, she got a plane ride away from death row.