http://dogs.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-20T19:19:08Z Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:19:08 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/22/dog-breed-of-the-week-portuguese-water-dog-2.htm <img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/dogs/1/3/b/5/-/-/PWD-Brinkley-GwenBrock.JPG" alt="Portuguese Water Dog Photo - Picture of Portuguese Water Dog Brinkley" align="right" border="0" /> <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/pwd.htm">Portuguese Water Dog</a> is a working dog that is loved by many for its strength, character and integrity. PWDs are especially known for their full, thick, waterproof hair coats. ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/22/dog-breed-of-the-week-portuguese-water-dog-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/22/dog-breed-of-the-week-portuguese-water-dog-2.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:43:15 +0000 2012-02-22T21:43:15Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/20/therapy-dogs-animals-helping-people-2.htm <p><a href="http://dogs.about.com/od/workingdogs/p/therapy_dogs.htm"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/dogs/1/3/l/2/0/-/therapy_dog_istock_suemack.jpg" border="none" alt="therapy dog animal assisted therapy" align="right" /></a> <p>I'm always happy to see my pets, as I am sure you are. But, when I've been sick or just had a tough day, being around animals makes it all seem so much better. My critters are my natural stress relievers. Just the simple act of petting an animal can be as soothing as a bubble bath, and I'm guessing many of you feel the same. Experts say that animals can lower blood pressure and improve overall health. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/workingdogs/p/therapy_dogs.htm">Animal assisted therapy</a> is based on this premise, and it works! Therapy dogs are becoming an increasingly common sight in hospitals, nursing homes and similar facilities. They patiently sit with people as if they understand the good they are doing. Some therapy dogs are trained to listen to children read - and they genuinely seem to enjoy it.</p> <p>Therapy dogs are part of a specially trained and tested human/dog therapy team. However, when "off duty," most therapy dogs are simply pets. No special breeding is required to be a therapy dog, just a great temperament and a love for children, adults and other animals. Could your dog be a future therapy dog? Think about how much your dog brightens your day, then consider how nice it would be to share that joy with others through <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/workingdogs/p/therapy_dogs.htm">animal assisted therapy</a>. The power of animal assisted therapy never ceases to amaze me.</p> <p>Have you got an uplifting dog story? Share your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/u/sty/advocacylegislation/canine_inspiration/index.htm?from=lb">tales of canine inspiration</a>! It can be about a therapy dog or anything else that you find touching.</p> <p><em>Photo &#169; iStockphoto.com/suemack</em></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/20/therapy-dogs-animals-helping-people-2.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:19:08 +0000 2012-02-20T19:19:08Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/15/dog-breed-of-the-week-pekingese-3.htm <p><a href="http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/pekingese.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/dogs/1/3/d/D/0/-/peke-westminster2012-MichaelNagle-Stringer-getty.jpg" alt="pekingese best in show westminster kennel club dog show" border="0" align="right" /></a></p> <p>This week's featured breed was chosen in celebration of this year's top champion of the 2010 <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/sportsrecreation/p/Westminster-Dog-Show.htm">Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show</a>. After making second place last year, Malachy the Pekingese ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/15/dog-breed-of-the-week-pekingese-3.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/15/dog-breed-of-the-week-pekingese-3.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:54:35 +0000 2012-02-15T20:54:35Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/14/pekingese-takes-best-in-show-at-westminster.htm <p>The 136th <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/sportsrecreation/p/Westminster-Dog-Show.htm">Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show</a> has just come to an exciting end. The champion of champions is - drumroll please - a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/pekingese.htm">Pekingese</a> named "Malachy" (Ch Palacegarden Malachy). ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/14/pekingese-takes-best-in-show-at-westminster.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/14/pekingese-takes-best-in-show-at-westminster.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:28:36 +0000 2012-02-14T23:28:36Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/13/westminster-dog-show-day-one-recap-2.htm <a href="http://dogs.about.com/od/sportsrecreation/p/Westminster-Dog-Show.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/dogs/1/3/c/D/0/-/westminster2012-MichaelNagle-Stringer-getty.jpg" alt="136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show" align="right" border="0" /></a> <p>The first day of the 136th <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/sportsrecreation/p/Westminster-Dog-Show.htm">Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show</a> has come to an end, and the much anticipated Best in Show competition is just a day away. Did your favorite breed place tonight? Dogs from four out of the seven groups have competed for Best of Group (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding). The remaining three groups (Sporting, Working, Terrier) will have their Best of Group judging tomorrow evening. Group winners go on to compete for the ultimate title of Best in Show. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/13/westminster-dog-show-day-one-recap-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/13/westminster-dog-show-day-one-recap-2.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:03:39 +0000 2012-02-13T23:03:39Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/dog-breed-of-the-week-bullmastiff-2.htm <p><a href="http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/bullmastiff.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/dogs/1/0/A/2/0/-/bullmastiff_face-istock-TerryBouvier.jpg" alt="bullmastiff dog breed" align="right" border="0" /></a></p> <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/bullmastiff.htm">Bullmastiff</a> is a powerful ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/dog-breed-of-the-week-bullmastiff-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/dog-breed-of-the-week-bullmastiff-2.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:43:26 +0000 2012-02-08T23:43:26Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/responsible-pet-owners-month.htm <a href="http://dogs.about.com/od/caringfordogsandpuppies/tp/Responsible-Dog-Ownership.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/dogs/1/3/b/D/0/-/dog-hi-five-FrankGaglione-getty.jpg" alt="dog and owner doing high five" align="right" border="0" /></a> <p>February has several pet-related themes, beginning with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/01/february-is-national-pet-dental-health-month-2.htm">National Pet Dental Health Month</a>. In addition, February is all about being a responsible pet owner. This month has been dubbed Responsible Pet ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/responsible-pet-owners-month.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/08/responsible-pet-owners-month.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:05:19 +0000 2012-02-08T21:05:19Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/01/dog-breed-of-the-week-miniature-pinscher-2.htm <p><a href="http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/minpin.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/dogs/1/0/b/z/-/-/MinPinFace-sml.jpg" border="0" alt="miniature pinscher dog breed" align="right" /></a></p> <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/minpin.htm">Miniature Pinscher</a> is a bold and courageous dog breed that is sometimes called the "King of the Toys." These little guys don't quite know their size, or perhaps they ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/01/dog-breed-of-the-week-miniature-pinscher-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/01/dog-breed-of-the-week-miniature-pinscher-2.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:15:18 +0000 2012-02-01T20:15:18Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/01/february-is-national-pet-dental-health-month-2.htm <p><a href="http://dogs.about.com/od/dogandpuppyhealth/qt/dentalcare.htm"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/dogs/1/3/a/D/0/-/dog-brush-teeth-ChristopherFurlong-getty.jpg" alt="brushing dog teeth" align="right" border="0" /></a></p> <p>February is here, and that means it's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.avma.org/animal_health/npdhm/default.asp">National Pet Dental Health Month</a>. It can be easy to overlook your dog's oral health on a day-to-day basis. This campaign is a great reminder to take care of your dog's teeth now and all year round.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/01/february-is-national-pet-dental-health-month-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/02/01/february-is-national-pet-dental-health-month-2.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:49:49 +0000 2012-02-01T00:49:49Z http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/01/25/dog-breed-of-the-week-pomeranian-2.htm <a href="http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/pomeranian.htm"><img src="http://z.about.com/d/dogs/1/0/_/2/-/-/PomFace.SpencerPlatt.sml.jpg" align="right" border="0" alt="pomeranian dog breed close up" /></a> <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/od/dogbreedprofiles/p/pomeranian.htm">Pomeranian</a> looks like a cross between a stuffed animal and a tiny lion. Its distinct long, fluffy coat and bright personality make this an unforgettable dog breed. Poms are ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/01/25/dog-breed-of-the-week-pomeranian-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://dogs.about.com/b/2012/01/25/dog-breed-of-the-week-pomeranian-2.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:45:03 +0000 2012-01-25T00:45:03Z