Dogs

March 16, 2023

French Bulldogs Are Now the Most Popular Dog Breed in the U.S.

There is a new top dog in town, and it's not the Golden retriever or German shepherd. The small but mighty French bulldog has just been named the most popular dog breed in the U.S., surpassing the Labrador retriever, which has held the position for 31 impressive years. The results were announced by the American Kennel Club, which releases data on registered purebred dogs each year.

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February 22, 2023

Animal Shelter Takes Lovely Portraits of Its Longest Residents To Help Find Their Special Someone

For a dog living in a rescue shelter, they can't wait to be struck by cupid's arrow and find the love of a forever home. The St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey, knows this well and is trying to find its longest residents their perfect matches. For Valentine’s Day 2023, St. Hubert’s created a campaign for the dogs who still hadn’t found their special someone.

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February 19, 2023

Meet Bobi, the World’s Oldest Living Dog Who Is 30 Years Old

The average lifespan of a dog is about 10 to 13 years, although it varies among breeds and sizes. However, one pooch has surpassed that life expectancy, sticking around with his loving family for much longer than that. Bobi, a farm dog from Portugal, has been certified by Guinness World Records as not only the oldest dog living but the oldest dog ever.

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February 13, 2023

One-Eared Shelter Dog Alters His Plush Toy So That It Looks Like Him

If you're a dog owner, then you know how important toys can be for  your pet’s sense of well-being. It is just as important for pups that have been brought to the shelter. That was the case for Bruno, a 1-year-old with a missing ear who was rescued from an abusive home. “Bruno used to live chained up outside,” his rescuers from the SPCA of Wake County, North Carolina, wrote.

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