While we may often overlook this fact, dogs are largely tied to human history. Certain breeds, like the Doberman Pinscher or Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, owe their existence to visionary individuals. Some ...

Having originated among royalty in Beijing, China, when the city was named Peking, the Pekingese breed dates back some 2,000 years. Considered sacred and lion-like in appearance, there may actually be ...

Meet Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon who had sought the title of “World’s Ugliest” for years. Now, it’s finally his. By Aimee Ortiz Maybe it’s the way his lolling pink tongue juts out, ...

An 8-year-old Pekingese is the winner of this year's World's Ugliest Dog Contest. This is the first victory for Wild Thang, a 5-time competitor in the annual event held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in the ...