dogs

NYT Compiles Bible of Annoying Purse Dog Stories

Maureen O'Connor · 04/28/11 01:34PM

This week, The New York Times Style section discovers yappy dogs. "There's a bull market in bad dogs right now," reports Bob Morris, who goes on to compile a compendium of terrible stories about rich people's obnoxious dogs. A sample:

Creepy Dog Terrorizes Tennessee State Capitol

Jim Newell · 04/22/11 11:19AM

Tennessee state Rep. Joanne Favors, Democrat of Chattanooga, did not enjoy encountering a "huge dog" in the plaza of the state Capitol earlier this week. Here she is shortly after her episode, just unloading on the floor of the House. Who brought this beast to the Capitol? Now her blood pressure's through the roof, thank you very much:

Is Paris Hilton to Blame for Iran's Proposed Dog Ban?

Jeff Neumann · 04/19/11 07:35AM

Lawmakers in Iran have proposed a bill that would make it illegal to own dogs because they're filthy and gross, according to a new report in Time. A leading cleric in the past has publicly denounced "short-legged" and "holdable" canines, and, if the law passes, the government could soon begin confiscating dogs from their owners. But there's more to it than just trying to keep the country's streets clean:

Sleepy Dog Adorably Passes Out on the Floor

Preksha Kumar · 04/08/11 02:45PM

How can anyone continue to film this? Can someone please scoop up that adorable doggie and place it in a bundle of cushions and blankets?

Dog Saves Another Dog on Busy Highway

Junior Mendez · 04/08/11 01:45PM

A dog trying to cross the highway is hit by a car and hurt badly, unable to move. Moments later, another dog comes rushing to his rescue and leads him to safety. It is said that the injured dog did not actually survive.

Brave Bunny Tries to Shag Dog

Blair Baxter · 04/04/11 09:30PM

This rabbit is very brave he is trying to get freaky with a dog and even though it goes against nature he is not giving up.

Owner Reunited With Dog After Being Swept Away By Tsunami

Lisa Gagliardi · 04/04/11 11:35AM

Get your tissues ready because this reunion is heavy. This dog was found drifting on top of a disintegrating roof at sea for an unknown amount of days and he still had energy to wag his tail for his owner.

Grateful Dog Prays Before Supper

Junior Mendez · 04/01/11 02:45PM

Well-behaved is one thing, another is to be as considerate as this cute pooch right here. Watch him take a moment to pray for other doggies that aren't as privileged to have a warm meal at night.

Poncho the Dachshund Gets Stuck in Sweatshirt Sleeve

Marisa Gladstone · 03/31/11 05:00PM

Poncho is probably wishing he owned a poncho after attempting to put on a sweatshirt. At one point his owner asks, "How did he get his head in there?" The world may never know.

Canines Double as Skateboards in "DogBoarding"

Kristina Grosspietsch · 03/28/11 04:10PM

With impressive animation, a great soundtrack, and a few adorable dogs, this video makes "dog boarding" seem almost real. Your dog can not only fetch your news paper, it can help you nail a sweet Ollie. Man's best friend, indeed.

Watch Annie the Dog Answer Complex Math Questions

Junior Mendez · 03/28/11 01:15PM

How many dogs do you know cram numbers after playing a little fetch? This cute Jack Russell Terrier named Annie is quite talented when it comes to math! Watch her perfectly answer some equations.

Adorable Puppy Takes On a Rottweiler

Kristina Grosspietsch · 03/28/11 11:25AM

It's like the David and Goliath of the canine world, only this time David wins because he's so gosh, darn cute.

Soccer Players Stop Game Mid-Way to Pet a Dog

Preksha Kumar · 03/25/11 01:10PM

What's the best way to get rid off a playful dog that disrupts your football game? Well, these players gave the adorable animal lots of love and attention before promptly picking it up and carrying it off the field.

Watch a Dog Steal Pizza Right Out of the Refrigerator

Matt Cherette · 03/24/11 06:35PM

Some dogs are dumb. Some dogs are smart. This little guy? Smart. Why? Because he manages to open his owner's refrigerator, crack the pizza box therein, and steal a little slice for himself. If only he closed the fridge, too!

Puppies Form Cutest Conga Line of All Time

Marie Bardi · 03/24/11 12:45PM

Nope, this isn't an outtake from some straight-to-DVD Beverly Hills Chihuahua sequel - it's an actual conga line of puppies. Now, if only we could get a few dogs on drumming duties, then we'd have a real party!

Overly Excited Dog Forgets to Jump

Matt Cherette · 03/23/11 09:44PM

Meet Stanley! Stanley is a dog. In this video, Stanley—who is very, very excited, obviously—runs in and out of his owners' bedroom, jumping over their bed in the process. That is, until he forgets to jump—and crashes spectacularly.