Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but for many dog lovers a romantic date with their significant other doesn't have to mean leaving their canine companion at home. Try these fun and dog-friendly date ideas for a memorable day, night or weekend out with those most important to you.

Backyard breeders and puppy mills give legitimate breeders a bad name. Here's how to ensure that your new puppy is coming from a loving, caring environment and a breeder with the puppy's best interests in mind.

This powerful and ancient dog requires a strong leader to fit into a family, but can be a lifelong and loyal companion.

There are a number of reasons why we open our hearts and our homes to dogs, but it turns out there are a number of practical health benefits that dog owners reap by the presence of their canine companions.

All our dogs originally came from wild wolves. Understanding how and why these wild animals decided to move from dens and caves to in front of man's hearth can help us understand how they relate to us today.

The last few months have found dog food recalls back in the news again. Understanding where and why these recalls come is crucial in making the best choices for your pup's diet.

Amputation isn't uncommon, but dealing with it can still be difficult. Here's some tips on making the transition from four-legged friend to three-legged a little bit easier.

It's easy to forget that not everyone likes dogs. Some people have had bad experiences, some just aren't animal people. Observing some rules of etiquette with your dog won't just help prevent from creating more bad experiences for people, but it might just help to change some minds about canine c

When the weather turns cold and damp, humans aren't the only ones that can suffer from the aches and pains of arthritis. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of canine arthritis, and what you can do to make daily life easier for your dog.

From some of America's favorite pets to the most feared and loathed canines, myths and stereotypes have been the downfall of dogs like the pit bull. Look at some myths -- and the facts they misrepresent -- surrounding the so-called bully breeds.