Just like people, dogs have distinctive traits that help them stand out from others. Sometimes, the differences are minor, ...

Shorkies are small dogs with teddy bear-like features, beautiful silky fur, and social personalities, but what is a Shorkie exactly, and why have you never heard of this dog breed? Shorkies are ...

Make sure it’s not strenuous and mix it with some indoor play ... Daily teeth brushing is recommended for all dogs, but especially Shih Tzus.” The Shih Tzu is a generally healthy little ...

Ripa's new dog, a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix named Lena, joins her other rescue pooch Chewie Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...