Small dog breeds live longer than larger ones due to the increased likelihood of developing specific health issues, a new study has found. Scientists looked at 238 different breeds. They surveyed ...

If you’ve ever noticed your friend’s tiny Chihuahua still bouncing around well into its teens while your neighbor’s Great Dane started slowing down after just a few years, you’re not imagining things.

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Among the dogs I’ve had over the years, my small dogs lived longer ...

Q: Among the dogs I've had through the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this generally true? If so, why? A: Yes, it's true, though no one is completely sure why. When you think ...