There are a few things that strike you immediately when you see a Samoyed: their amazing coats, those coal-black eyes, their size, and the signature “Sammy Smile.”

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.

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.

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.

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.