Photos of a grinning poodle mix named Riley from San Jose, Calif., go viral What do you do when your 1-year-old dog cracks an almost human-like smile at his first birthday party? Grab the camera–fast!

She's still adorable!

Need a pick-me-up today? Watch a video of a smiling dog – it should do the trick. But is your dog really "smiling" in the way humans understand it? And if so, what is it trying to communicate?

Coming home to my dog after a long day can sometimes make all the difference. Waiting for us all day, she wags her tail in excitement and showers us with puppy "kisses" as a sign of affection. The ...

Rescuing an animal is an incredibly rewarding process for everyone involved, and one grateful dog has delighted viewers on TikTok with his story. Henry the golden retriever was found chained up in a ...

When Eugene arrived at Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Arkansas in December, he was more than ready to find his forever ...

Pet owners love to teach their dogs new tricks. Run, jump, roll over. All the classics. Teaching a dog to smile isn't one of the classics, but maybe it should be. This week, Rachel Ebel posted a ...

Diggy, an American Bulldog mix, has been all smiles at his new home. — -- One look at this photo and you can’t help but smile. Dan Tillery just adopted this adorable American Bulldog mix and he’s ...

Since we humans have no tails to wag, our best friends have to look elsewhere for signs we feel happy and friendly. A new study indicates dogs can learn to distinguish a smile, even on the faces of ...

A dog who has a rare condition that makes him look as if he's constantly smiling is searching for his forever home. Jasper, a Chihuahua mix, lives at the Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento, ...

Need a pick-me-up today? Watch a video of a smiling dog – it should do the trick. Any dog can smile, and according to veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Lore Haug, some breeds are even genetically ...