Looking for a new canine pal and have one of the toy breeds in mind? Then it’s time to take a look at the stylish Pomeranian — that prancing little ringmaster who, just like a certain boy or girl from high school, knows exactly how good looking he is.

A Bulldog is much more than a pair of sad eyes and droopy jaws — but this dog’s soulful appearance is a major reason for its popularity. The other reason for these dogs’ enduring popularity is their sweet and gentle nature.

So, you read The Watcher a dozen times, you’ve seen Golden Retrievers working as guide dogs, and now you want to buy a Golden Retriever puppy of your own. However, before you bring one of these cuddly yellow fuzzballs home, you need to be sure a Golden Retriever is really the right dog for you and your family.

Here’s a quick introduction to those beautiful dogs known as Rottweilers.

Kirsten Hawkins There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog. Some may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from a local pet store. Perhaps the best method, however, in [...]

Samuel Murray Pets definitely help us live longer and healthier lives. This is especially true of the elderly and those of us who live alone. Pets make wonderful and faithful companions. They are always there for us. However, this relationship can become strained, and sometimes even be broken when someone in the household develops an [...]

Rose Lenk Although Pit Bulls have gained a bad reputation for their seemingly aggressive behavior, this breed can be the ideal pet for the right owner. Pit Bulls crave attention and are very loyal and loving toward people. Other dogs, on the other hand, tend to bring out the aggressive behavior of the Pit Bull. [...]

Adam G. Katz Now that summer is in full swing, many dogs are experiencing dry skin and excessive itchiness. I know that my dog, “Forbes,” certainly has been! Of course, the first thing you’ll want to rule out is fleas. But barring fleas, I’ve found that the best way to alleviate itching is to splash [...]

Janet Combs What are “hot spots?” They’re surface skin infections caused when populations of normal skin bacteria grow and overwhelm normal resistance. They’re generally circular patches that lose hair, can be swollen, in extreme cases may exude smelly pus, and can be painfully itchy causing the dog to scratch, lick, or bite to the point [...]

Bill Knell “I see dead people.” Uttered by actor Haley Joel Osment in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense, it has become one of the most famous lines in movie history. Although the film was based on a fictional story, we have all seen those people on television who claim they can see or communicate [...]