Canine Chronicles

Hundreds flocked to Pacifica for the quirky spectacle of dogs surfing waves.

• Veteran contender: 6-year-old French bulldog Iza returned for her fifth...

The 35th Steel Valley Cluster drew packed crowds for its closing day at Canfield fairgrounds.

• Nonstop prep: Owners like Marlana Tice train and...

Senior dogs like Hank often wait quietly in shelters while puppies steal the spotlight. This 7-9 year-old GSP mix was found stray and underweight, yet...

The Pittsburgh Pet Expo returns November 6-8, 2026 as a lively community gathering.

• Bring your dog and enjoy shows plus demonstrations
• Shop vendors and adopt a new best friend
• Join the fun with fellow pet lovers

A reactive German Shepherd named Duke melted the moment he met his puppy Kane, lowering to the ground to sniff and bond despite being tied up for...

Windy Knoll Golden Retrievers welcomes a new litter of Golden Shepherds, blending the Golden Retriever's friendly warmth with the German Shepherd's...

Scotland's Turriff Show 2026 showcases working dogs in agricultural competitions alongside pigeons, with £85,000 in prize money and more than 330 trophies on offer.

Six litters of puppies are now thriving in foster homes through the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, with volunteers preparing them for adoption. A foster mom shared what it takes to get these pups ready for their forever families.

New to conformation shows? Here's how the two main types differ:

• All-breed shows feature over 190 AKC breeds, with Best of Breed winners advancing...

Ready to find an ethical breeder? Follow these focused checks to prioritize health and responsibility.

• Define standards first: Require...

Heroic firefighters carried six abandoned puppies from the heart of an active Northern California wildfire to safety. Now at High Sierra Animal Rescue, the tiny survivors await adoption after completing vaccines and care in three to four weeks.

• Insider panel pulls back the curtain on Westminster with artist Norm Wilson, President Donald Sturz, and moderator Jess Bergman
• Houston lineup...

The Royal Kennel Club International Agility Festival returns for its 22nd year at Rutland Showground from 6-9 August, welcoming more than 3,200 dogs...

• Prison program pairs military-vet inmates with stressed shelter dogs for 12-week training, boosting adoption chances and teaching handlers...

Conformation shows continue thriving across formats and timelines.

• Future specialty: 2027 ASC Flushing Spaniel Show draws international judges from...

Assistance dogs showcase remarkable versatility supporting children:

• Autism calm: Black Lab Peetie helps Gianni handle emotions and prevents...

• Breeders report leaving conformation for performance events like Fast CAT and Scent Work due to declining breed quality
• Lower-quality dogs with...

The Guemes Island Celebration of Dogs returned on July 4 after a pandemic hiatus, drawing an enthusiastic crowd for lighthearted contests like...

Three Rottweiler puppies were found dead and one was euthanized after injury from a husky at the facility, USDA reports.

Organized records support responsible breeding by enabling informed decisions and buyer trust.

• Centralize everything: One platform reduces...