Big dogs are brilliant—there's quite literally more of them to love! While diminutive lap dogs are fun, energetic companions in their own right (and we'd never speak ill of them), it's the big boys ...

Choosing between thousands of boy dog names for new baby is a challenge – but a fun one! Naming your dog may be one of the most important parts of getting a new dog or bringing home a new puppy. But ...

Labs are considered to be one of the best pets you can get, so you want to make sure you give you pup an amazing name. Some ...

Picking the perfect name for your new dog is a big decision—one that reflects personality, family culture, and sometimes even the latest pop culture craze. After all, it’s a name you’ll be calling out ...

The American Kennel Club released its annual list of most popular dog names, and Max and Luna have beaten other contestants to claim the top spot. The not-for-profit organization, which touts itself ...

With a charming new Yuletide-themed name, your dog will carry the spirit of the holiday season with them all year long. From ...

The American Kennel Club released its annual list of the most popular dog names, which continues the canines registered with the organization Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Truth: Americans love their pets—and dogs most of all, per a recent survey from the American Pet Products Association (APPA), which tallied 68 million canines in U.S. homes in 2025. We happily spend ...

New Yorkers are mutts for this name. Big Apple dog owners once again looked to the light-polluted sky for inspiration when it came to naming their pet — with Luna crowned as the top dog name for the ...

Big dogs play badass roles every day as guard dogs, herding dogs, service dogs, and countless other vital jobs that canines do better than anyone else. Even if your big dog is a certified couch potato ...