The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, ...

If you’ve ever noticed your friend’s tiny Chihuahua still bouncing around well into its teens while your neighbor’s Great Dane started slowing down after just a few years, you’re not imagining things.

Can old dogs teach us new tricks for how to live longer, healthier lives? A nationwide project searches for answers.

Here’s something surprising: small dogs tend to live longer than big ones. Breeds like Chihuahuas, Toy Poodles, and Jack Russell Terriers can often reach 15 to 18 years, while large breeds like Great ...

Q: Among the dogs I've had over the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this generally true? If so, why? A: Yes, it's true, though no one is completely sure why. When you think ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Among the dogs I’ve had over the years, my small dogs lived longer ...