While we're all convinced that our pups-5 or 75 pounds-make the perfect lap warmers, some breeds are built for human companionship. We've asked Wayne Ferguson, president of the Kennel Club of ...

Lap dogs are small companion breeds originally bred to provide warmth, comfort, and affection rather than perform labor or hunting duties. Their history stretches back thousands of years—ancient ...

Do you want a dog who loves to cuddle? While just about any dog has the potential to become a wonderful companion with the ...

Dogs—we can get them the cushiest bed and give them an all-access pass to our furniture. Yet, some pups consider one place as their golden thrones: Your lap. Often, the desire to loaf on our laps is ...

Looking to adopt or raise a pet? Get expert tips and tricks right in your inbox from LA Times Studios. Thinking you can’t have a dog just because you live in an apartment? The secret to happy ...

Do you want a dog who loves to cuddle? While just about any dog has the potential to become a wonderful companion with the right training and socialization, some breeds are naturally predisposed to ...