O’Fluff’s Lucky Charms Charity Dog Event is March 13. Come join the fun and help four legged friends in need.

Over a million pet owners in America currently have health insurance for their pets, and the numbers are rising. Clever employers understand the need to provide their employees with exceptional coverage in order to stay competitive, and providing perks to pet owners has proven to be a successful approach.

Microchips dramatically increase the return rate of dogs in animal shelters to their owners, according to the latest research.

Our dog has an unusually long coat, so we’re used to hearing unusual questions. But last week we finally heard a new one. A stranger asked for a lock of Clyde’s hair. True, Clyde’s just finished shooting a couple of movies, but they haven’t yet been released – so this couldn’t be his first crazy stalker. Or could it? Needless to say, we asked the man what he wanted it for. His response: gophers.

On November 16, Honda will finally roll out their special Dog-Friendly edition of their Honda Element. We’ve driven our own dog around in the “non-dog-friendly” Honda Element for the past several months with some degree of success. (Pros: roomy, low to the ground for easy load-up, easy to hose down interior; Cons: the combination of windows that barely crack open and a very rumbly ride have led to more than a few bouts of upset tummy for our pup; thank goodness that one of the Pros is “easy to hose down.”)

Also known as an Allergy Alert Dog, a Peanut Dog is not a dachsund wearing a tight belt, nor the newest flavor of dog treat, but rather a highly-trained service dog that uses scent tracking to save the lives of individuals suffering from deadly peanut allergies.

Detection dogs use scent tracking to sniff cell phones in prison, working to eliminate one of the most dangerous and deadly forms of contraband.

Back when Jacques Chirac was President of France, his tiny Maltese, Sumo, had the run of the Presidential Elysée Palace. It was quite the life. But Sumo (named for one of Chirac’s favorite sports), wasn’t too happy when Chirac left office. He developed a nasty habit of biting the former President.

Your dog loves to lick your face. But does he see your face? A new study examines a dog’s ability at human face recognition.

A new research study has confirmed our observations that trained dogs are more likely to be adopted. Even a moderate amount of basic dog training can increase the chances of adoption.

Hairstylist Roberto Fabiano and esthetician Gloria Florianopolis were searching for a new business enterprise after “Coração de Amador,” the telenovela they’d worked on for the past two decades, was cancelled. Combining their love of dogs and beauty, it didn’t take Fabiano and Florianopolis long to launch the Instituto de Beleza de Cães, or the “Dog Beauty Institute.” Although they also offer traditional services such as bathing, styling, and of course pedi-pedis, they weren’t prepared for the overwhelming response they’d receive for their unique Brazilian Wax for Dogs service.

National Dog Week was created in 1928 by a group of dog fanciers and sportsmen dedicated to a broad nationwide educational campaign for better dog care.

Pawparazzi are quick to spot a dog celebrity, or a sometimes a dog who’s just so shaggy and bizarre, like our Komondor Clyde, that he may as well be a celebrity dog!

Question: What are the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S.? Answer: It depends whom you ask. We take a look at several Top 10 lists of dog-friendly cities and compile our own observations. Please tell us if you think your city should be added to the list!

Dock dogs, stunt dogs, and a Bark Park are just a few of the highlights of the LA County Fair taking place Sept 4 – Oct 5, 2009.