Some dogs truly have a signature aesthetic, such as those with beards and mustaches that make every month Movember. Others resemble clouds or superdogs (See: Superman's high-flying pup Krypto).

All dogs are special, but some have a certain way of capturing the hearts and imaginations of people, inspiring on-screen characters in the process. It’s hard to look at, say, a Blue Heeler without ...

Ziya, the hero dog, is getting honored for his matador skills. The year's nominees include Maddie, a dog who went to the vet with tummy troubles after ingesting part of a taxidermy alligator, and Wash ...

While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, reading the odour stories left behind by other dogs and animals. The pile of crinkling autumn ...

In the ten most dog-loving countries, there are about 200 dogs per 1,000 people compared to 20 dogs per 1,000 people in the ten least dog-loving countries. Indeed, if you live in the United States, ...

Ziya the Belgian Malinois' heroics has earned him a nomination for Nationwide Pet Insurance's Hambone Award Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her ...