The best farm dog does far more than guard a barn. The right breed helps herd cattle, protect livestock, deter predators, and ...

These breeds top every intelligence list, from the border collie that memorized 1,000 toy names to the poodle's problem-solving skills.

These pups have gentle hearts and love children.

Four vets have shared the dog breed that they'd never personally own after being asked the question by a dog lover - and ...

Dog breeding is a huge, lucrative international enterprise, and there are clear problems in breeders’ efforts to produce dogs who suffer from any number of physical and emotional maladies to satisfy ...

Stacker looks at 25 dogs and what they were bred for. Some breeds are thousands of years old, while others were just recently ...

Some dog breeds come with eye-catching purchase prices, but the upfront cost is often only the beginning. Expenses such as ...

As the group stage of the World Cup begins, the team at USA TODAY Pets was wondering: Which iconic dog breeds originated from the various countries competing to be the best soccer team on the globe?

A blocky head and a short coat don't predict a dog attack. Bad training, neglect and a lack of accountability do.