It is believed that the increase in brain size is a result of increased urbanization and a more complex social environment than their older relatives. The evolution of modern dog breeds have become genetically more distant from wolves than ever before. A recent study found that today's dogs have…
May 27, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 5/27/23
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…
May 24, 2023
Pull Up Your Socks and Watch for Ticks
With many people heading outside over the long weekend, the Department of Health would like to remind us all that ticks are often found in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas and will latch onto people or pets who brush up against them. People should check themselves, their children…
May 20, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 5/20/23
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…
May 17, 2023
Did You Know That There is Sunscreen for Dogs?
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…
May 12, 2023
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 5/13/23
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…
May 9, 2023
Do Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs?
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…
May 3, 2023
New Science Redefines Relationships Among Breeds
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…