Dogs are often misunderstood by their human companions, especially when it comes to behavior that might be perceived as ...

The 2025 American Kennel Club (AKC) national championship belongs to JJ the Lhasa Apso. The Lhasa Apso captured the coveted ...

For some families, the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving is more important than the Super Bowl. In this year's competition, one top dog earned a $20,000 prize after being named Best in Show. The ...

"Taken together, all these studies support the view that dominance hierarchies are common in domestic dogs. Furthermore, they strongly contradict the previously held notion of lack of social structure ...

What exactly is a dog show all about? Is it just a “beauty contest” for dogs? Is it a competition for the flashiest or best-groomed dog? Though it’s always fun to just sit and marvel at all the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. Though most Americans have never seen a Danish-Swedish farmdog, ...