From tiny Chihuahuas to energetic beagles, some dogs are simply built to go the distance, a veterinarian told Newsweek.

If you’ve ever noticed your friend’s tiny Chihuahua still bouncing around well into its teens while your neighbor’s Great Dane started slowing down after just a few years, you’re not imagining things.

Q: Should we neuter Max, our 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier? Our veterinarian described the behavioral benefits of neutering, but those are not an issue for us. Max is healthy and lots of fun, and we ...

Vet Nicole Savageau said multiple medium-sized cattle dogs lived for more than 20 years. Here is how to extend your dog’s ...

Mixed-breed dogs make excellent companions, but there are misconceptions that lead to too many of them being left in shelters for too long.

If you are interested in learning how to help your dog live longer, most of the suggestions you will find are very general. However, there are a few very specific suggestions based on research that we ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Among the dogs I’ve had over the years, my small dogs lived longer ...

Large breeds and breeds with flattened faces had shorter average life spans than smaller dogs and those with elongated snouts, the researchers found. All dogs go to heaven. But a bulldog might find ...

Smaller dogs and dogs with longer snouts tend to live longer than larger dogs with flat faces, a new study found, according to The New York Times. The study also found that female dogs live a bit ...

Chihuahuas are generally a very robust type of pup. Although they can be susceptible to dental and joint issues, they have ...