If you ask a dog owner, they'll often tell you that getting their pet was one of the best decisions they ever made. But a new ...

People want a dog for all sorts of reasons, but don’t want to think so much about the cost of owning a dog. Some want dogs for companionship, to complete their family or to encourage a healthy ...

Dear Doctors: I was lucky enough to grow up with a family dog, and I want that for my kids. You’re more active, you learn responsibility and it’s just plain fun. My wife needs some persuading. If you ...

The cost to own the top 25 breeds of dog range from $25,200 to more than $40,000. Where does your favorite breed rank?

Dear Doctors: I was lucky enough to grow up with a family dog, and I want that for my kids. You’re more active, you learn responsibility and it’s just plain fun. My wife needs some persuading. If you ...

Most people don’t consider the ease or difficulty of training a dog when they choose their dog -- perhaps you should.

Top 15 Reasons Not to Own a Dog originally appeared on PetHelpful. The joys of pet parenthood are many and wonderful. Having a pet dog in your life can be immensely rewarding, great for your mental ...

Man's best friend could also be man's best health secret. A study in Sweden found that owning a dog is linked to a lower risk of dying earlier. Researchers, who studied adults between the ages of 40 ...

Dogs could add years to your life, according to new research from the University of Toronto. Researchers analyzed data from four million people in six countries. They found dog owners had a lowered ...