The Poodle, Maltese, Bichon Frise, and Yorkshire Terrier are the best small dog picks for people with allergies. Their coats are hypoallergenic, meaning they don’t collect as many allergens. If and ...

Maltese mixes are hybrid dogs that result from crossing a Maltese with another dog breed—like a Yorkshire terrier (morkie) or a dachshund (mauxie). Since designer dogs can inherit a mix of traits from ...

Have you ever wondered where these little dogs came from? At friends’ and relatives’ houses, they drown you in waves of white fur. These puppies’ dark eyes beseech you for just one piece of meat, ...

Most dog owners will know that their pet's hair can be nightmarishly difficult to keep off of clothes and soft furniture. And for those with allergies, dogs that shed a lot can be a deal breaker.

Canines may come in all shapes and sizes, but the fashion for small dog breeds has reportedly ballooned in recent years. Explanations for this fashion include petite pets' lower cost of living and ...

Like the Cavalier, Shih Tzus were bred specifically for companionship. They were a key part of Chinese royalty, serving as a ...

Although Maltese dogs are intrinsically linked with the Mediterranean island of Malta, it’s not known if they actually originated there – they’re said to have been imported by the Phoenicians (people ...

Soon after humans began domesticating dogs 12,000 to 15,000 years ago, they started breeding small canines. Now, scientists from the University of Utah and seven other institutions have identified a ...