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LEFT: Bill Traylor, "Man and Large Dog" (Verso: Man and Woman), ca. 1939–1942, poster paint and pencil on cardboard. Collection of Jerry and Susan Lauren. Photo: Matt Flynn © SmithsonianInstitution RIGHT: ANONYMOUS (Mexico), "Portrait of Francisco de Orense y Moctezuma Count of Villalobos", 1761. Oil paint on canvas; 74 x 59 in. Denver Art Museum: Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer; 2011.427.
Art

Notable Art Exhibits: Between Worlds and Stampede

By The Bark Editors
Biggums - Photo © Andrew Pinkham
Art

Photography: The portfolio of Andrew Pinkham

What dreams are made of
By Cameron Woo
Tributes

For the Love of My Buddy

By John Darling
Brothers Cody, age 7 (top), and Brodie, age 9 (middle), with Gypsy, May 1995.
Stories & Lit

Gypsy: A Boyhood’s Best Dog Pal

By Brodie Lowe
Tributes

Naming A Lake After Their Dog

Guardians seek to honor deceased dog
By Karen B. London, PhD
Dog - Photo by Gingy
Science and History

Why Do Dogs Growl?

Growling isn't as simple as it seems, and sometimes it's entirely appropriate.
By Marc Bekoff
Photograph by William Allard
Science and History

DOGS AND US

A history of our evolving relationship
By Donald McCaig
Art

Photos of Dogs Catching Treats Look Hilarious

Photographer Christian Vieler’s unexpected images of dog delight
By Karen B. London, PhD
Tributes

Ode to Nikki

By Laura Stroebel
Photo by Krystian Bęben from Pexels
Stories & Lit

Poem: Enchanted

By Michele Britton Birkenshaw
Handmade Halloween Card
DogPatch

Bark Likes This: Halloween Dog Greeting Card

By The Bark Editors
Old Dog | Poem
Stories & Lit

Poem: Imprint

By Paul Castonguay
Mitch Alborn & Dog Elvis
Stories & Lit

How I Know All Dogs Have Souls

By Mitch Albom
Science and History

Dog And Coyote Interactions

Study uses YouTube videos to investigate
By Karen B. London, PhD
husky and horse
Stories & Lit

How a Husky Taught Me Acceptance

By Crissi McDonald
old dog swimming
Stories & Lit

Poem: An Old Dog Teaches My Dog to Swim

For Neptune and Nina, friends
By Elizabeth Johnston
Japan Surimono Calendar for the Dog Year, 1814
Art

Asian Art Celebrates the Year of the Dog

By Cameron Woo
DogPatch

Veterans Give Shelter Pets a Glam Moment

By The Bark Editors
Photo by B.G. WALKER
Stories & Lit

The Scent of Glory

In Their Voices
By Philip W. Merten
cocker spaniel
Stories & Lit

Poem: Precautions

By Ronnie Sirmans