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
Are French Bull Dogs Good Apartment Dogs?
For three years in a row, the lovable French Bull Dog has been the most popular breed in the United States.
Lady Gaga, Megan The Stallion, Snoop Dog, Chrissy Teigen, (the late great) Carrie Fisher, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, and Reese Witherspoon are just a few of the celebrities who’ve owned one of these cuties.
Are Brussels Griffons Good Apartment Dogs?
Laura Burkart is a breed enthusiast and runs the NYC Griffs social organization. She says: "They are good in small spaces; they don’t need lots of heavy exercise; they're really cuddly to hang out with on the couch; and they're known for being sweet affectionate dogs."
Krypto is Having a Moment
Here’s what you need to know in order to enjoy Krypto’s role in the new Superman movie: He is from Krypton, the planet of Superman’s birth, where he was the family pet. He was a space flight test subject who ended up on Earth. He has the same powers as the Man of Steel: he has super-strength; is more or less invulnerable; can fly; and has all the weird super-senses that Superman has.
Dog Portraits by Jonathan Blum
Park Slope artist Jonathan Blum celebrates twenty-five years of residency in his 5th Avenue storefront space in Brooklyn; a 40-year painting retrospective; and his 60th birthday this week at Arts Gowanus.
Postal Workers and Dog Bites in NYC
Manhattan is the top borough for US Postal Service workers getting bitten by dogs. The USPS reports twelve of its employees were bitten by dogs there in 2024. Ten Postal workers were bitten in Brooklyn; eight were bitten in the Bronx; and six in Staten Island.
Are Vizslas Good Apartment Dogs?
If you can keep your Vizsla occupied and exercised, then they just might be a good Urban Dog for you. My friend Rob Caldwell says that his partner, Shaun, had two Vizslas — Ruby and Lily — while living in a New York City apartment. Rob says they took the dogs for regular runs along the West Side Highway and that they never had any problems with either of them.
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.