When a small, shaggy dog arrived at the shelter late one afternoon, staff quickly noticed something was off. He didn’t bark.

Did you know some dogs can live well into their late teens, or even beyond? It’s no secret that our furry companions bring ...

Like most people, you likely consider your dog a family member. And just like any other family member, you want them to stick around for as long as possible. Understand that larger breeds typically ...

Some dogs have the most eye-catching coats. Both my senior Dachshund and Pug mix have short-haired fur which has a beauty all its own. Yet those fluffy tufts of fur from Pomeranians, Chow Chows, ...

Cory Turner reports and edits for the NPR Ed team. He's helped lead several of the team's signature reporting projects, including "The Truth About America's Graduation Rate" (2015), the groundbreaking ...