Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Any time we get to spend with our canine companions is very dear, and it never feels like enough. The unfortunate truth, however, ...

Whilst dogs are frequently regarded as lifelong friends, the truth is that certain breeds unfortunately have considerably shorter lifespans than others. Factors such as genetics, body size and ...

I was living in an era where the average life expectancy of a dog might be around eight years of age, and reading those books stamped into my head the idea that my pets would only be with me for a ...

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. There are many factors that influence a dog’s lifespan. A dog’s breed and size play a significant role. Smaller dogs (like Yorkies) tend to live longer ...

When selecting a new dog to bring home, soon-to-be owners must consider some important questions: Will the dog be high maintenance? How much exercise will it need? And possibly most important, how ...

While not everyone may agree dogs are man’s best friend, a special group of them might just be helping pave the way for mankind (and dogkind) to live longer, healthier lives. Scientists working for ...

Dear reader, the search for the fountain of youth has gotten a boost from science and man’s best friend may be the first to try the product. Loyal is a biotech company that is developing an ...

When I was young, I was an avid reader and scoured the shelves of our small local library to find books about dogs—not just factual, nonfiction books, but novels as well. When it came to novels, I ...