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Musicians

2 articles

Ariana Grande and Her Rescue Dogs

Toulouse, Myron, Lafayette, and the rest: the full roster of Ariana Grande's rescue dogs, where each one came from, and the role they play in her life.

Lady Gaga's French Bulldogs Koji and Gustav

In 2021, two of Lady Gaga's French Bulldogs were stolen and her dog walker shot in Hollywood. The case became the highest-profile pet theft incident in modern US history and exposed the underground market in designer breeds.

Actors & TV

3 articles

Actors and Their Dogs

From Audrey Hepburn's Yorkshire Terrier to Chris Evans and his Boxer mix from a Georgia shelter: the dogs that share life with actors and what their choices reveal about breed culture in Hollywood.

Mr. Famous

The real story of Mr. Famous, Audrey Hepburn's Yorkshire Terrier, his cameo in Funny Face, his tragic death on Wilshire Boulevard, and how one actress turned a working-class rat-catcher into the world's most fashionable handbag dog.

Chris Evans and Dodger

How Chris Evans adopted Dodger from a Savannah shelter during a film shoot, what breed mix Dodger is, and why his story has changed the public image of adult dog adoption in the United States.

Entrepreneurs

1 articles

Steve Wozniak's mini-zoo

Apple's co-founder shared a San Jose home with Siberian Huskies, an Australian Shepherd, mutts, and even llamas. When he went back to Berkeley to finish his degree, he enrolled under a fake name built from his dog's name and his wife's maiden name.

Politicians

1 articles

Bo and Sunny, the Obamas' Portuguese Water Dogs in the White House

Bo and Sunny were Barack Obama's two Portuguese Water Dogs in the White House. The breed was chosen because of Malia's allergy, and Bo arrived as a gift from Senator Ted Kennedy.

Guides

1 articles

Maltipoo

A designer cross of Maltese × Poodle (Toy or Mini) popularized in the United States since the 1990s. Not recognized as a breed by the AKC, UKC, or any FCI member. Every puppy is genetically unpredictable. What buyers should know before paying for one as if it were a stabilized breed.

Names

1 articles

Complete guide

Dog Names: How to Choose the Best One (and the Most Popular in 2026)

A name is the word your dog will hear thousands of times and, chosen well, it doubles as a training tool. How to pick one your dog learns fast, the mistakes to avoid, and a broad list of popular dog names in the US in 2026.