From poisonings to animal activism, the Westminster Dog Show has seen its fair share of controversy over the last 143 years.
These pet-friendly restaurants in Cape Town let you have your cake and eat it, with your best buddy at your side.
Fur children bring more joy than a hundred festive seasons, so why not thank them with some treats and spoiling over the holidays?
People who enjoy having their pupper slobbering all over them might want to take note of a recent, yet rare, fatal case.
A black labrador named Max took his owner’s car for a spin in a cul-de-sac in Florida, where he did doughnuts for an hour.
Scientists have gained fresh insight into how dogs age, and have developed a new formula for calculating how old they are in relation to humans.
Improve your Monday with some adorable winning photos from 2019’s Dog Photographer of the Year competition.
Purebred pet breeders in South Africa can rake in some serious cash. As with any such industry, though, there are those who are looking to take you for a ride.
Testifying in court is terrifying for a child, but with a little help from some trained therapy dogs, the experience can be significantly improved.
In the ongoing and often heated debate about whether owning a cat or a dog is preferable, here’s one tick in the pooch box.
Every pet owner thinks their four-legged friend is the coolest thing to walk this earth. Here’s your chance to prove your pet is a cut above the rest.
Over the past two decades, crossbreeds have become increasingly popular around the world. The man behind the labradoodle isn’t exactly thrilled with his work.
We sometimes assume that dumping a handful of pellets in a bowl will sort out the nutritional needs of our fur babies, but their ideal dietary requirements are a bit more complicated.
Have a look around most community Facebook groups and you’ll see countless people complaining about dogs roaming around sans leash.
Studies have shown that owning a pet may well help your kid’s development in some very important ways. Plus, pets are awesome.
Scamp the Tramp beat out some pretty stiff competition to be crowned the world’s ugliest dog, at this year’s competition in California.
Before you jokingly post that “cute” picture of your fat dog on social media, take a minute to think about their health.
You already knew that Spot was taking you for a fool, but now you have the science to back that up.
A study looked at 45 years of data, and 15 years of emergency room visits, to determine the dog breed most likely to bite your child.
People are usually criticised for failing to pick up after their pets. This guy did pick up the turd, but it’s what he did next that has people fuming. Meet the ‘Lynfrae Poop Slinger’.
Designer dogs like pugs and French bulldogs are proving very popular in South Africa, but the industry that breeds them is far behind the times.
The best of the best, in terms of dog breeding, have gathered in New York every year since 1877 to duke it out for the biggest honour there is.
Whilst blathering on about drugs and criminals and the border wall and his usual garbage during a rally in El Paso, Texas, Trump touched on how he feels about pooches.
Over the weekend, America’s 41st president passed away. Now his faithful service dog, Sully, is coming to grips with the loss.
Drone footage has captured a dog and a family of bears having a pretty good time together in a far-flung corner of Russia.
You might think that your dog is the smartest creature on the planet, and we don’t want to ruin your vibe, but the evidence says otherwise.
In a storyline usually reserved for tacky rom-coms, a six-month miniature dachshund named Ghian snacked on his owner’s wedding ring.
Performance art is all about pushing boundaries. That being said, you’re going to get a few sideways glances when you’re putting on shows for pets.
Ever noticed how people start to resemble their pets over time, or vice versa? A photographer decided to find some of the most striking examples.
The internet loves animal videos, and it’s tough not to have a chuckle at the antics of Sophia and Ollie. Owner Nico du Toit might be less impressed.