The Chinook is a relatively rare dog breed that was bred in New Hampshire in the early 1900s and was used as an all-purpose sled dog. At one point there were said to be only 28 of these dogs remaining ...

Jun. 16—TRAVERSE CITY — Once a year, the Grand Traverse County Treasurer's office announces the top dog names and breeds based on data from dog license sales. In 2023, a total of 4,672 dog licenses ...

Water dogs are hunting dogs used to flush and retrieve birds and other game from water. An ancient dog type, they were also used by mariners to send messages between boats and recover objects lost at ...

OTTAWA COUNTY — Ottawa County has a repeat champion atop the list of most popular dog names in 2024. The Ottawa County Treasurer’s Office, responsible for processing dog licenses in the county, ...

Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are the most popular in the ...

While all dogs are beautiful in their own way, some pups have features that really make them stand out from others. It could be because of their coat's texture, their large ears, their spots, or their ...

Some dog breeds are built like athletes, sporting lean muscle, strength, and raw power. Many of these breeds have worked alongside humans for ages, aiding in a wide variety of tasks like guarding ...

Two thirds of Americans (86.9 million families) own a pet according to Forbes, and the most popular is man's best friend with 65.1 million U.S. households owning dogs. But which dog breed is the most ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...