Cute, charismatic, affectionate, and among the easiest breeds to own and care for, toy dogs such as spaniels, terriers, and ...

“Poodles are generally friendly toward strangers, and are eager to please and responsive,” Durr says. “They are also ...

Dear Eric: I am in my 70s so I should know better. Almost two years ago I had to put my 13-year-old Yorkshire terrier Shorty ...

An older reader regrets the decision to get a new dog so soon after losing another; another reader realized they are in love ...

The 7 Loudest Dog Breeds That Love to Bark and Howl first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 14, 2025 This story was originally ...

Dear Eric: I am in my 70s so I should know better. Almost two years ago I had to put my 13-year-old Yorkshire terrier named Shorty to sleep. This broke my heart. Within a couple of months, I decided ...

What I truly feel guilty about is I’m not even sure if I care for Buddy. I just can’t seem to get Shorty out of my mind.

Dear Eric: I am in my 70s so I should know better. Almost two years ago I had to put my 13-year-old Yorkshire terrier Shorty ...

Dear Missing: I’m so sorry for the loss of Shorty. Grief after a pet’s death can be as complicated and long-lasting as the ...

Dear Missing: I’m so sorry for the loss of Shorty. Grief after a pet’s death can be as complicated and long-lasting as the ...

" ... I decided to get another dog, this time a Gold Dust Yorkie named Buddy. I realize now this was such a big mistake." ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who has regrets about getting their new dog, Buddy.