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Welcome to TailWise Dogs: What's Here Now and What's Next
A first look at what TailWise Dogs publishes today, how we handle sources, and the kind of articles you can expect next.
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Dog Aging Project Expands With About $29 Million in NIH Funding
The National Institute on Aging is funding the next five-year phase of the Dog Aging Project, which has nearly 55,000 companion dogs enrolled.
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Eight Discoveries Named for the 2026 Canine Health Discovery of the Year
The AKC Canine Health Foundation named eight semifinalists for its 2026 Canine Health Discovery of the Year award, with the winner to be revealed on December 10.
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Fromm Recalls Two Canned Dog Foods Over Possible Metal Contamination
Fromm recalled about 6,000 cases of two canned wet dog foods in August 2026 over possible metal contamination.
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Dog Aging Project: Blood Metabolite Patterns Linked to Lifespan, As in Humans
A Dog Aging Project study found that blood metabolite patterns linked to earlier or later death in dogs resemble those seen in human studies.
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Study: 2021 Los Angeles Dog Leptospirosis Outbreak Tied to Vaccine Gaps
A UC Davis study found that gaps in vaccination and infection control contributed to a leptospirosis outbreak that sickened more than 200 dogs in Los Angeles County in 2021.
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Raaw Energy Frozen Dog Food Recall Expanded Over Listeria
The recall of Raaw Energy raw dog food was expanded in May 2026 after testing found Listeria, following an FDA advisory in January.
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French Bulldog Stays No. 1 in the AKC's 2025 Popularity Rankings
The French Bulldog held the top spot for a fourth year, and the Dachshund moved into the top five, in the American Kennel Club's rankings for 2025.
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Bruin the Clumber Spaniel Wins Best in Show at Crufts 2026
A four-year-old Clumber Spaniel called Bruin won Best in Show at Crufts 2026 in Birmingham, England.
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Penny the Doberman Pinscher Wins Best in Show at the 150th Westminster
A Doberman Pinscher named Penny took Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in February 2026.
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New Expert Guidelines Aim to Standardize Diagnosis of Dog Dementia
An international working group has published the first standard guidelines for diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome.
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AKC Recognizes Three New Breeds for 2026
The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, Basset Fauve de Bretagne and Teddy Roosevelt Terrier became fully recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2026.