DEAR DOG LOVER: Whiskers are “vibrissae,” a very special type of hair found in numerous mammals, notably cats and dogs. Since dogs do not have fingers and hands to explore (the way human babies do), ...

When you picture a dog’s face, you probably think of soulful eyes, a shiny nose, and of course those iconic whiskers along the muzzle. But here’s something many dog lovers don’t know: those whiskers ...

I recently brought my old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Dancer, to a dog groomer to be washed, brushed, and trimmed. The regular groomer was away that day and I didn't know the girl who was ...

When you picture a dog’s face, you probably think of soulful eyes, a shiny nose, and of course those iconic whiskers along the muzzle. But here’s something many dog lovers don’t know: those whiskers ...