Are French Bulldogs Good Apartment Dogs?
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Cartoon Dog Breeds
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Traveling with Your Dog in New York City
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Balto and Other Statues of Dogs in New York City
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Driving From New York To Florida with Your Dog
Preventing Dog Bites
A dog that bites can be a serious problem. Living in the close quarters of a city like New York, you need to make sure that you do everything you can to prevent a bite. Any dog can bite: large or small, male or female, young or old. Even the friendliest dog can bite if it’s provoked. And take note: it’s NOT a dog’s breed that is a predictor or whether it will bite or not.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.