Maltese mixes are hybrid dogs that result from crossing a Maltese with another dog breed—like a Yorkshire terrier (morkie) or a dachshund (mauxie). Since designer dogs can inherit a mix of traits from ...

Shaggy’s story: When Shaggy arrived at a shelter, his hair was badly matted and grey with dirt. The shelter gave him a “mercy grooming,” and his foster mom bought him a T-shirt to keep him warm.

With their usual poofy haircuts and association with French fashionistas, Poodles have an unfair reputation for being more flamboyant than fun. While they aren't short on pride, the Poodle is actually ...

Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment. Pugs are often bred with beagles to offset the hound’s escape-and-roam ...