Pets

Not just pups this time: 'Puppy Bowl' embraces older dogs

MARK KENNEDY Associated Press

The Puppy Bowl this year isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting attention with a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies.

'Puppy Bowl' to feature senior and special needs dogs

ASSOCIATED PRESS, ANIMAL PLANET/DISCOVERY

The highly rated "Puppy Bowl XXII" is set to air in the U.S. on February 8. This year, the annual event will feature special needs dogs on Team Ruff and Team Fluff, as well as a senior dog halftime show.

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

A Doberman pinscher named Penny bested six other finalists Tuesday night to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Penny the Doberman pinscher wins Westminster dog show

FOX SPORTS

A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York Tuesday, netting the U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize.

Photos of the 2026 Westminster dog show

Associated Press

The Westminster Kennel Club hosted its 150th annual show, with Penny the Doberman pinscher taking home best in show.

Wowed by the agility dogs at the Westminster show? Handlers explain how it's done

JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

Speed, trust and teamwork take center stage as elite dogs and handlers race through Westminster’s agility competition, highlighting the athletic side of America’s most famous dog show.

Why border collies usually win the agility contest at Westminster

Border collies combine brains, speed, and stamina to dominate Westminster Kennel Club's Masters Agility Championship, taking nine of the event’s first 12 titles since 2014. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey)

Family in Kentucky shelters struggling calf born amid extreme cold temperatures

A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.

Why More People Are Falling in Love With the Idea of Having a Pet Pig

Meet Mina Alali, a 25-year-old content creator from Sacramento, California and her year-and-a-half old pet pig, Merlin, who lives a life of luxury, and is treated like a child in the best possible ways. Not only does he eat well and sleep in bed with his owners, merlin’s learned how to commu…

Some gifted dogs can learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners

A new study shows some gifted dogs can learn the names of toys just by listening to humans talk.

Why Your Dog Might Be Ignoring You — and It’s Not What You Think

To say dogs are the king of a house is an understatement. Dogs are part of the family, they’re our babies! Which is why many times we overlook their bad behavior. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster this week. Meet the basset fauve de Bretagne, Teddy Roosevelt terrier and Russian tsvetnaya bolonka.