While the average dog lives between 10 and 13 years, some breeds sadly fall well short of that range, according to a major ...

A severely matted Maltipoo named Cindy arrives at the shelter injured and frozen with fear. After an emergency groom, her incredible transformation begins.

He’s listed as a shepherd/husky cross, but there are some varying opinions about what Guthrie’s genetic background might be — Akita being top amongst the speculated backgrounds of this charming and ...

New UK study shows which popular dog breeds have the shortest life expectancy, with one breed living less than 6 years on average ...

Millions of British owners could be forced to give up their pets if faced with a large vet bill, as dog and cat abandonments rise sharply.

THE body of a neglected elderly dead dog found in woodland has prompted an appeal for help from the RSPCA. The brown and white Akita-type dog was found covered in a blue curtain on Thursday, February ...

Millions of British owners could be forced to give up their pets if faced with a large vet bill, as dog and cat abandonments ...

Syracuse’s growing stray dog problem is putting pressure on animal shelters well beyond the city, including one in Pennellville that says it is seeing record-br ...

People who know me know that Hazel, a German Shepherd puppy, came into my life nearly six years ago. Before meeting Hazel, when I would see or hear people treat their animals like family, or even ...

Akitas give deep loyalty, but they need early training, clear boundaries, and quick action when tension or guarding shows up ...

An American Akita attacked a man and a woman.

While we cherish our furry friends, sadly, our dogs can't stay with us forever. Though the average pooch lives between 10 and 13 years, some breeds regrettably have significantly shorter lifespans.