Most dogs love spending time outdoors. As the weather gets warmer, our canine family are more likely to be outdoors with us - laying in the grass, running in the park or dog park, or joining us at the beach. This also means that they will be exposed to…
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
A recent survey was conducted on over 1000 pet owners who are in a committed relationship. The goal was to evaluate the interaction between their pet relationship and their relationship partner. Ask yourself some of these dog vs human questions and see if your responses match the survey…
Why is it that 'except for dogs,' the larger the animal the longer they live? Whales and elephants live the longest and are the biggest on earth. So why do small dog breeds outlive larger dogs? New research sheds light on this paradox and it makes sense. Is…
The Paradox of Aging in Dogs The general rule in the animal kingdom is the larger you are the longer you live. The longest living groups of animals on the planet are elephants and whales - and they are respectively the largest organisms on land and in the…
Carvey (as King Charles III) for a New Video Encouraging Pet Adoption. Nonprofit PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare in the U.S., has partnered with 'Maximum Effort' and PetSmart to shine a light on an important cause: uniting adoptable pets with loving homes to help relieve overcrowded and…
Beginning this weekend, the 2023 WKC Dog Show takes place from the Historic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, NY. Here is the WKC Schedule: [Here is a link to the Fox Sports Coverage] SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 WESTMINSTER'S CANINE CELEBRATION DAY 10th Anniversary Masters…
When it comes to dog traits, science reveals that new genetic-based lineages reveal more information than our current human-made categories. A new study published in Scientific American this week highlights a new way to classify and understand similarities and differences in various dog breeds. Scientists compiled DNA sequences for…
Things to observe or celebrate for the month of May. Lots of days to help us be more aware of our furry family and friends. May brings some extra love for dogs of all kinds: purebreds (especially Chihuahuas this month), mutts, specially abled, and rescues! Monthlong Observations: National Pet…
Since there seems to be quite a bit of misunderstanding about hemp vs marijuana and a number of CBD products for dogs are now available. Let's dispel some myths about CBD for pets. Myth: Hemp and marijuana are the same thing. Truth: While hemp and marijuana are both members of…
