North Carolina is one of only 12 states in the country that has an official state dog. Here's why the American Kennel Club ...

A raft of government proposals to improve animal welfare is being proposed in 2026 and plans include a ban on trail hunting ...

The 25th Annual AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin was held in Orlando, with over 5,500 dogs competing ...

America’s National Champion Beats Out More Than 5,500 Dogs ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCHP CH Ta Sen ...

The 2025 American Kennel Club (AKC) national championship belongs to JJ the Lhasa Apso. The Lhasa Apso captured the coveted ...

Although all canines can put off some kind of odor occasionally, some breeds are known for being smellier than others.

Most dog lovers are familiar with popular breeds like the famous Labrador Retriever or German Shepherd. But, there are quite ...

Looking for the best dog breeds for first-time owners? Check out these adorable, expert-approved pups that are perfect for ...

One of the fun things to do at the shelter is to try to identify the breed of our dogs. Since most dogs are a mix of multiple ...

“Their work is absolutely amazing and makes such a difference in the local community. “Harriers are a very gentle breed, they ...

Although wolf-canine interbreeding has been considered extremely rare, the latest research shows that many present-day ...

You can tune in this weekend for a chance to watch dogs from around our region, along with their handlers, compete as the ...