Furs'n'Paws

Soft ears, cute eyes, and a tail that never seems to stop wagging. That is the spaniel in a nutshell, and once one of them looks up at you, it is hard to look away.

Here is the part most people miss, though. The word ‘spaniel’ covers a huge family of dogs, and they are not all the same.

Some are calm lap companions, while others are tireless hunters who ne...

You’ve wanted a dog for years. You’ve probably already named him in your head.

The only thing standing between you and that wagging tail is a quiet, nagging worry about money, and if that’s you, take a breath.

Plenty of people on modest incomes give their dogs full, happy lives, and you can too.

Learning how to afford a dog on a budget is about k...

Every dog has a personality that shows up long before you ever put an outfit on them.

One paces the hallway like the lead in a movie, another knocks over the recycling bin and trots off without a second thought.

We also have the third dog, who may give you a betrayed look the moment a sleeve comes anywhere near a paw.

The fun part is that the rig...

If you have ever looked at the metal crate in your living room and quietly sighed, you are exactly who we wrote this for.

We have rounded up our favorite IKEA Dog Crate Hack Ideas, real projects from real makers who turned humble flat-pack furniture into beautiful, hard-working dog dens.

From dressers and changing tables to TV units and crib rails, these I...

It’s 9:15 on a Saturday night. You’re barely paying attention to the TV when the first boom rattles the windows.

Your dog, who was asleep on his bed two seconds ago, is now pressed against the bathroom door, panting hard, tail tucked so far under his belly you can barely see it.

Down the hall, your cat has already vanished. You’ll find her later, wedged be...