Much as we love our four-legged canine friends, it's important to remember that they are still animals, and like any other animal, they have the capacity to become aggressive. Dogs are the descendants ...

Families across the United States face a tough truth after tragic dog attacks: some breeds show up more often in severe bite ...

Tension: We say we value animal welfare and responsible ownership, yet we ban or fear certain breeds based on outdated labels. Noise: Sensationalized media coverage warps public perception, turning ...

Honestly, let's get real for a second. You've probably crossed the street when you saw one of these dogs coming your way.

Ever hear the term “bully breed?” Bully breed is a generic term for a variety of terrier-type dogs like American pit bull terriers, bull terriers, bullmastiffs, Staffordshire terriers, Boston terriers ...

Back in 1996, I conducted a study of over 6000 people in which I was able to show that a person’s personality predicted the breed of dog that they would most likely select and would be happy with. The ...

"Breed-Specific Legislation is not the answer!", was the emphatic exclamation of a colleague of mine. We were attending a psychological conference in Portland Oregon several years ago, and were having ...

Alaskan Malamutes are large dogs that have been bred for thousands of years, making them one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. Prized for being strong and more than capable of working for hours ...