Is that dog just small, or does it have genetic dwarfism? Here's how to spot the differences, and know how dwarfism and breed ...

Your dog's life expectancy may not be easy to think about, but it can be a necessary family conversation to have. Here's how ...

The research is the latest to emerge from the Dog Aging Project, an initiative billed as the most ambitious of its kind in the world.The project intends to track companion dogs over a 10-year span ...

Small dogs are often the most underestimated pets when it comes to behavior challenges. Their tiny size, cute faces and high-pitched barks may make them seem harmless. But the truth is, small dogs ...

While small-size dogs tend to live longer, some diseases are more prevalent among small dogs," the authors wrote. The results revealed that infectious diseases, bone diseases, ...

The beagle is a medium-sized dog with adorable floppy ears and boundless energy. If you're looking for a dog to pair with ...

Santa Barbara Humane is offering a new training class in Small Dog Basic Manners, designed for dogs 25 pounds and under. Classes will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting March 4.

If you are looking for a dog to keep your Shetland Sheepdog or Sheltie company, this article is for you! These 7 breeds get ...

The kibble size may be too small for some larger small breed dogs. We have been using Hill’s Science Diet Small Breed Dog Food for a few months now and have seen a marked improvement in our dog ...

A playdate between the world's tallest and smallest living dogs went the way of most dog park encounters, despite the 3-foot height difference — lots of tail wagging, sniffing and scampering.

A host of small genetic changes drive size variation in dogs. Alterations in a gene called IGF1 accounted for around 15 percent of this variation . When IGF1 is suppressed in mice, they live longer .

Dogs recently rescued from a hoarding situation in Waterloo are available for adoption through Bishop’s Small Dog Rescue. All of the dogs are small, and some will become available for adoption ...