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One of the amazing things about dogs is their noses. They have the ability to detect and remember scents, long after they’re exposed to the original odor. When a person is pregnant, the hormones in their body are likely to alter their scent in some way. So, can dogs sense pregnancy? Because of their keen sense of smell, many people believe that dogs can detect a change in a pregnant person even before they do — but it’s mostly conjecture. “I suspect that dogs can smell something we cannot,” says Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Senior Veterinarian and Director of Pet Health Information at…

ST. CLOUD — Heritage Park will be the new site of the Central Minnesota Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden, following a lengthy process that saw the project proposed at numerous sites. Laura Ellavsky, who has experience with pet loss, is behind the project, which is designed to replicate the poem “The Rainbow Bridge,” penned by Edna Clyne-Rekhy, which has inspired many, including the Lake Lure Rainbow Bridge in North Carolina. The Rainbow Bridge is a poem about animal heaven and the promised reunion with lost pets, according to National Geographic. Ellavsky pursued the project following the death of her pug-Boston Terrier…

When Josie the Norwegian elkhound entered the breed ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday afternoon, she didn’t have much competition. Er, make that any competition. She was the only dog in the ring. Her judging lasted less than 90 seconds, and she won Best of Breed for the elkhound. That made it no less sweeter for her owner, Andrew Vance of Columbus, Ohio. “Westminster Kennel Club is the most important dog show in the country, bar none, and so to walk away with Best in Breed is always an honor,” he tells Daily Paws. That was…

A decade ago, most pet-related technology focused on simple conveniences: scheduling vet appointments, tracking vaccinations, or browsing pet products online. Today, the landscape looks dramatically different. Pet owners increasingly rely on mobile apps not only to manage daily care but to enhance emotional connection, improve health monitoring, and integrate pets into broader lifestyle routines. This shift reflects a deeper cultural transformation. Pets are no longer viewed solely as animals within a household — they are family members whose wellbeing influences how people spend time, travel, and interact with technology. In rapidly growing urban environments like Tampa, where population growth intersects with changing…

Necessity is the mother of invention, the saying goes. And no dog illustrates that better than the Black Russian Terrier. This relatively new breed – barely two decades in the making – was developed after World War II, when Europe was divided into two geopolitical spheres: the Western bloc led by the United States and the Eastern bloc that coalesced around the republics of central and eastern Europe annexed by the Soviet Union. The situations of those two world powers could not have been more different: The United States economy was buoyed by Americans’ pent-up desire to spend the cash…

Looking to rescue a rare dog breed? From Komondors to Segugio Italianos, research by the Kennel Club has uncovered the most vulnerable breeds in the UK that you’ve probably never heard of. While Labrador Retrievers, French Bulldogs and Cocker Spaniels are continuing to surge in popularity, there are a number of less popular breeds that weren’t registered at all last year with the animal welfare charity. People tend to choose dogs from a pool of breeds they recognise, but there are lots of wonderful lesser-known pups that deserve the chance to be loved. “Some breeds have such low numbers that…

Are you a prospective first-time pet parent looking to adopt a dog in need of a good home? Maybe you’re drawn to the idea of a larger dog, but are nervous about the care needs that can come with more sizable working or herding breeds. While there are certainly large breeds who are easier to care for, it may feel a little less daunting to start with a pup from our list of small dog breeds for first-time owners. Benefits of small dog breeds for first-time owners To put it simply, smaller dogs often feel more manageable for first-time owners.…

The Legislature declared the Blue Lacy the official dog breed of Texas on May 25, 2005, making the state only one of 11 in the U.S. to award a canine breed that honor.The Blue Lacy, the only dog to originate in Texas, is an energetic, hard-working breed that was brought up on a Burnet County ranch under the supervision of a historic Central Texas family.House Concurrent Resolution No. 108 describes the Blue Lacy, in part, as “a Texas native, a working dog bred to play an essential role in ranch operations, at a time when the ranches themselves became one of…

It could be the kiss of death. Mistletoe is beloved by millions of Americans during the holiday season, with lovers locking lips beneath the festive and flirtatious flora. But before you deck your halls, consider the threat the decoration poses to your pets. “Mistletoe berries are super toxic — they can cause a heart attack and even death,” Dr. Carol Osborne, of the Ohio-based Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, told Chewy. She says it’s paramount that the plants are placed in areas out of reach to cats and dogs, claiming it “can be a matter of life and death.” Experts advise…

Stubby visited the White House to call on President Coolidge in November 1924. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons / CC Throughout history, dogs have left their paw prints on events that have changed the world around us. From heroic actions on the battlefields to inspiring scientific inventions and even saving entire civilisations, here are 6 dogs that changed the course of history. 1. Alexander the Great – Peritas Mosaic of a stag hunt from Pella, which likely depicts Alexander the Great and Peritas.Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons / CC / inharecherche One of the most famous military commanders in history was Alexander…