Westend61 / Getty Height: 30–35 inches. The Irish wolfhound is the world's tallest dog breed, in addition to one of the oldest. They have a celebrated history in their native Eire, with references in ...

Hookworms Hookworms release their eggs into the feces of an infected animal, which will later hatch into baby hookworms (larvae) that live in the soil. "Cats then become infected by eating baby ...

While both of the Malshi's parents have ancient roots, this hybrid breed is a relatively new arrival in the dog world. The Malshi originated a few decades ago and has recently been gaining ...

When summertime temperatures soar and humidity makes the air feel thick and downright oppressive—even dangerous—we humans aren't the only ones who suffer. In fact, our canine family members in their ...

Shih-poos are small and fluffy hybrid dogs with extra-friendly personalities. One parent breed, the shih tzu, is a loyal and attentive lap dog. The other, a toy poodle, is highly intelligent and loves ...

Generally, most mites are species-specific. For example, the Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis, or canine scabies, causes mange in domesticated and wild canines. But because the little buggers are also ...

Temperament As highly intelligent dogs, the standard schnauzer is easy to train but also requires a lot of mental stimulation. His history as a watch dog may make him want to stay close to his owner, ...

Large, Dilated Pupils Conversely, pupils get larger in the dark to allow more light in—hopefully allowing the viewer to see better when light isn't present. Kitty pupils dilate in low-light situations ...

Some collie-type dog breeds and mixes have a gene mutation that makes them sensitive to ivermectin. Commonly affected dog breeds include collies, shelties, border collies, and Australian shepherds.

What to Expect If Your Cat Is Giving Birth for the First Time If this is your first queening experience, you might be tempted to meddle in the process. Stay calm and let nature take its course—unless ...

Appearance The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen has a compact and sturdy body with a rough, harsh double coat. The outer coat is wiry and dense, while the undercoat is short and insulating. According to ...

The shichon makes a fantastic canine companion for pet parents of any age. With Shih Tzu and bichon frise parents bred for companionship, shichons are affectionate social butterflies who long to be by ...