Dogs are incredibly brave pets, and some breeds might just jump into danger to save you during an emergency. Here are 14 ...

Dogs play a vital part in our lives and perform a wide variety of jobs. Search and rescue dogs help work with teams to find missing persons after an accident, natural disaster, and more. Here are ...

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A Kentucky K-9 search-and-reunite dog has received the honor of being named Search and Rescue Dog of the Year by the American Kennel Club.

Michaela Hyle decided to have her dog Zira tested after people kept suggesting he was part coyote.

Max Matthai decided to get a DNA test for his dog Louie after they kept getting "stopped all the time" and asked the same thing.

That said, some breeds do seem to adapt better to multi-dog households than others. Here are the dog-friendly breeds Dr. Cahn suggests if you want a pup that gets along well with other dogs.

Ivy is trained to locate survivors after natural disasters, track missing people and detect human remains. She could be deployed after a tornado or flood to help search homes for ...

The AKC also notes the golden for its intelligence and work ethic, making them great animals for guide dogs for the blind and as search-and-rescue team members.

A new set of bills would aim to protect search and rescue dogs, and provide a tax exemption for gear purchased by owners.

Though German shepherds are known to be police dogs and can be good at rescue and recovery, Ulbrich said a search dog’s personality is more important than breed, weight or size.