Has your dog’s nose suddenly gotten lighter in color? If this shift from dark to pale or even pink coincides with colder weather, you could have a snow nose dog on your hands. “Snow nose” (also called ...

Most dog owners out there are likely to agree: There are fewer gestures more loved than when a dog nudges their owner with his or her nose. It's cute, for one thing, and seems to be one of many ways ...

Dogs are pretty lovable in any shape and size, but sometimes with their vast array of appearances, it's hard to believe some breeds actually belong to the same species! Take, for example, the ...

Between kisses and nuzzles, we love when our dogs nose us throughout the day. On top of being a sign of affection, the gesture is also an important avenue of communication for our canine friends. Even ...

Dehydration from exercise or illness could cause your dog to have a dry nose. A dry nose could also be caused by a fever from an infected tooth or ear. If your dog is also experiencing hair loss, ...

It’s no secret that dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell that shapes their understanding of the world in profound ways. In the same way, we humans rely primarily on our vision to perceive the ...

Not too long ago I was watching a familiar canine ritual. A female dog approached a litter of pups (not her own). As the four little puppies bounded over to her, she lowered her head and touched the ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

When a Lab vacuums the ground with her nose and her tail moves like a helicopter blade, you know a grouse is about to fly. When the dog stops like a dragonfly, then runs off sniffing an invisible path ...