Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but some breeds tower above the rest, in both height and heart. These gentle giants have been companions, protectors and working partners to humans for centuries.

Finalists included a bichon frisé called Neal, a Skye terrier named Archer, a whippet and repeat runner-up known as Bourbon ...

Katie Bernardin, right, and Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, celebrate after winning best in show in the 149th Westminster Kennel ...

As someone who grew up with a black Lab-Springer Spaniel mix who barked constantly, I can tell you that endless barking isn’t an ideal quality, especially if you have neighbors. Since then, I’ve ...

XL bully-style “muscle” dogs are being sold for discounted prices following a government ban. Eleven of the 14 “muscle” dog breeds such as American bullies, cane corsos and the presa canarios have ...

If you’re looking for a dog that can keep up with your adventurous lifestyle, the Australian Shepherd is a natural choice. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a powerful and athletic breed originally used for ...

They eventually established their Pug Rescue South Africa in Johannesburg in 2010 because of an overflowing number of dogs in their house. It was “never part of the plan” when they looked ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Lots of hair shedding, tons of fun and a constant invasion of your personal space. That’s what you’re going to get with a pug, according to Cheryl Gaw, who has seen more ...