With much justification, Leominster’s Jack and Martha Klette love their bird dogs. Everyone who has owned spaniels knows they’re special. The secretary of the Patriot Sporting Spaniel Club recently ...

When it comes to animal companions that are destined to be your forever plus-one, there is no better choice than a dog. Some dogs just have that loyal, go-with-you-anywhere energy. They don't just ...

Having toys to play with and enrichment opportunities make life fun, and as a pet parent, it's important to ensure those needs are being met. But just like with humans, what a dog finds entertaining ...

Looking for the right dog after 50? Veterinarians recommend these calm, loyal, and trainable breeds that fit mature ...

The American Kennel Club has unleashed its annual list of the most popular dog breeds – and, for the 31st year in a row, the Labrador retriever has placed “first in show.” Each year, the AKC, a ...

Once you have hunted with a good retriever, you will want one as your own hunting dog. A duck dog lets you hunt places you couldn’t otherwise hunt—and take shots you wouldn’t otherwise take, for fear ...

Could the French bulldog become America’s favorite purebred dog? Having ridden a rocketship to popularity over the last quarter-century, Frenchies came in second only to Labrador retrievers — the ...

The classic doggy paddle. It might be reserved for beginner human swimmers and small kids, yet is a stroke of genius in a dog. They glide effortlessly through the water, with their paws pumping ...

Irish Water Spaniels are playful dogs and a great choice for families. The Irish Water Spaniel is a sporting dog from Ireland with a distinct coat and a playful personality. Easy to train and willing ...

Boykin Spaniel dogs are playful and known for their endurance. Boykin spaniels are friendly, energetic, mid-sized dogs who were discovered and developed in South Carolina for hunting wild ducks and ...