The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term encompasses both feral and pet varieties and is also sometimes used to describe wild canids of other subspecies or species. The domestic dog has been (and continues to be) one of the most widely-kept working and companion animals in human history, as well as being a food source in some cultures. There are estimated to be 400,000,000 dogs in the world.The dog has developed into hundreds of varied breeds. Height measured to the withers ranges from a few inches in the Chihuahua to a few feet in the Irish Wolfhound; color varies from white through grays (usually called blue) to black, and browns from light (tan) to dark ("red" or "chocolate") in a wide variation of patterns; and, coats can be very short to many centimeters long, from coarse hair to something akin to wool, straight or curly, or smooth.

Mitt Romney on Martin Luther King day did what any politician would do, hang out with some black people! He started singing who let the dogs out among a group of young African Americans and then commented on a girls Bling Bling. After the video it was reported he headed down to the local 40 shop and played dice in an alley.

I have to wonder what the geniuses with Ogilvy Advertising were thinking when they green lighted this ad for Exit Urban Shoes. Send them an email.

Do you think you have the right bed for your dog? Try looking at the unique styles and functions of these dog beds. Make your four-legged buddy as comfortable as possible - he needs a good night's sleep too!

Sen. Young thinks Sen. Miller's bill to protect wolves from aerial hunting is, well, a sheep in wolves' clothing. What Miller calls the "Protect America's Wildlife Act," Young derides as the "Wolves Are Cute Act."

Massaging your dog is one way to help you dog feel relaxed and cared for. It's also likely that you'll feel the same while you are giving the massage. This is one of those activities that benefits both the massage giver and the receiver.