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 size may make dogs more fearful, and they may lash out in self-defense, Serpell said. Tiny breeds may be more likely to react defensively because they have more to be afraid of.

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, ...

Within a species, larger size seems to carry a longevity cost. Scientists have seen this is in mice , horses, and even humans**. The phenomenon is well known to dog lovers: Dogs from bigger breeds ...

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

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 ...

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.