Close-up of a French Bulldog lying down on the ground with a city street background.

Are French Bulldogs Good Apartment Dogs?

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Canine College Mascots
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Canine College Mascots

With the NCAA tournament in full swing, college mascots are in the news.

Many, like basketball powerhouse UConn, have dogs for mascots.

Two New York colleges — John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Brooklyn College have canine standard bearers. Read on to find out what types of dogs rep these schools.

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Most Popular Dog Breeds
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Most Popular Dog Breeds

The American Kennel Club has released its list of the most popular pure breed dogs in the United States. For the third year in a row, French Bulldogs are the top dogs in American.

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Giant Schnauzer is Best in Show at Westminster
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Giant Schnauzer is Best in Show at Westminster

A Giant Schnauzer named GCHG CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB , also known as "Monty,” took home Best in Show at the 149th edition of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this week.

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The New York City Pet Law
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

The New York City Pet Law

If you find yourself at odds with your building’s pet policy, there’s a law on the books in New York City that could help you. It’s called the New York City Pet Law or “The Three Month Law.” It’s a law that applies to co-ops in the five boroughs and also applies to condos in Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens.

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AKC’s Meet the Breeds
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AKC’s Meet the Breeds

More than 150 different breeds — ranging from Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers — appeared at this year’s edition of “Meet the Breeds” brought to you by the American Kennel Club.

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Are Dalmatians Good Apartment Dogs?
Sean Sheer Sean Sheer

Are Dalmatians Good Apartment Dogs?

Will a Dalmatian be a good Urban Dog for you? If you have an active lifestyle... enjoy running, skateboarding or any other high energy sport...  and your Dal can accompany you... and if you have the time to spend with and properly train your pup, well, then we’re prepared to give you a qualified "yes."

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Check out Urban Dog’s calendar of dog-friendly events in New York City. We include some events that are for humans only, but should appeal to dog owners. For a list view click here. If you are the organizer of an event or happening and want us to include it on our calendar, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to accommodate you if possible. Put Urban Dog Calendar Event in your email’s subject line.