NEW YORK (AP) — The American Kennel Club says the Labrador retriever is the most popular dog in America for the 20th straight year. The German shepherd is ranked second, with the Yorkshire terrier third, the beagle fourth and golden retriever fifth. The AKC also has added three dogs to its list of registered breeds. They include an ...

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Franklin can demonstrate some lessons of science just by being himself, an 11-month-old golden retriever. Like when the eager puppy, a guide dog in training, runs down a hallway and begins sliding on the shiny tile floor. “A body in motion stays in motion,” Mark Rosenblum, a science teacher at Everett’s Sequoia High ...

The concept behind public dog parks is an exciting one for dogs and owners alike, where fresh air and playfulness are plentiful. Because public dog parks are accessible by anyone, each trip proves to be a different experience, hosting a range of different interactions for a pet. Visiting a park is a social activity, and unlike ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Your sweetheart or your pet. Who would you choose to dump if one had to go? Most current pet owners said they would hold on to their spouse or significant other (84 percent), but a sizable 14 percent picked their pet, according to an AP-Petside.com poll. Put Sally Roland, 53, of Omaha, Neb., ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Man’s best friend is not a driver’s best friend. While lawmakers have been banning drivers from texting or using cell phones, many motorists are riding around with another dangerous risk — their dogs. Experts say an unrestrained dog — whether curled up on a lap, hanging out the window or resting its paws ...