dogs

History is teeming with unlikely heroes—these ones just happen to have feathers and fur.

Turnspit dogs had a terrible job. And once their work was made obsolete, the breed went extinct.

How did the word for a female dog become a derogatory word for women? We explain.

Keep them cozy and happy with a clean bed.

Keep your dog‘s bed fresh and safe with these cleaning steps and tips.

Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.

Tibetan Mastiffs are majestic and expensive.

The upfront costs aren’t the only factors to consider when purchasing a pet.

Snow can be fun for pups ... until it's not.

These cold weather walking tips for dogs can help you keep your pet safe, plus how to tell when it's too cold to walk your dog outside.

Here‘s Yamaha enjoying a date! (She is available for adoption at Broward County Animal Care in Florida.)

Your Valentine this year could be a shelter dog in need of a home.

See if you can spot the names of these common (and not so common) terms for animal apprehension.

The ultrasonic training instruments are easy to use. But there’s a dark history behind their inventor—and their initial purpose.

The dogs who pulled off the Nome Serum run might have looked a little bit like this.

From January 27, 1925 until February 2, 20 mushers and 150 dogs heroically transported desperately needed diphtheria antitoxin to the remote town of Nome, Alaska, saving countless lives in the process. But the event wasn’t without controversy.

Dogs make great truffle hunting helpers.

The two new truffle species hadn’t been formally identified by scientists before the canines discovered them.

The DOG 6 will make you worry less about your dog‘s wellbeing.

Tractive‘s GPS tracker offers real-time tracking, health monitoring, and safety features for dog owners.

Fido’s fascination stems from a unique mix of instinct and happenstance.

If you dread wrangling your pet into their winter booties, a swab of petroleum jelly can protect their paws from snow, ice, and salt in a pinch.

Here‘s how to keep your canine clean and happy.

The answer varies based on your pet‘s coat, activity, and skin type.

A Danish-Swedish farmdog reacts excitedly to the news it’s now AKC-approved.

The yodeling working dog can now vie for Best in Show honors.

The Comers received the best Christmas gift.

When Brooke Comer received a Ring notification at 2:30 a.m., she didn’t expect to see her lost dog.

Dogs have built-in fur coats, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get chilly during their winter walks.

She's probably looking at one of our map or dog pieces.

Content about maps, fascinating facts about everyday objects, language, and dogs was a hit among Mental Floss readers this year.

“Treat” is probably one of the more popular buttons.

According to viral videos on TikTok and Instagram, pet dogs are expressing their demands using button boards instead of barking. But is the communication legit?