Jana Stevens

When photographer James Morrissey schedules a portrait setting for a dog, he blocks out three hours. "It's not (getting the subject used to) the equipment, it's me, getting them used to me," says Morrissey, owner of Wild Coyote Studio (wildcoyotestudio.com) in New York. "You don't want to be the exciting new thing, so to speak." So there's one advantage you have when photographing ...

Researchers at Emory University think that the way to a dog’s heart is through its brain. At least, that’s what members of the research team — Andrew Brooks, Gregory Burns and Mark Spivak — postulate through a scanning procedure seeking to unlock the secrets our canine friends have been concealing for eons. The device used is a functional Magnetic Resonance Scanner ...

In Japan, everything comes and goes in vending machines--even a dog. At Joyful Honda, a Tokyo superstore, a pooch can be popped into a dog-washing machine for a half-hour shampoo, rinse and blow dry. A rather subdued toy poodle was one of its early patrons, getting the full treatment for about $11.00. This washing machine for dogs is proving to be a boon for pets ...

“Small dog syndrome” refers to tiny dogs with a big attitude. In humans, a comparable phenomenon is called the “Napoleon complex.” That’s a phrase used to describe an inferiority complex held by people who are short in stature. Napoleon stood about 5 feet 6 inches, but what would today be considered a short stature obviously did not stand in the way of ...

Animals have been stealing scenes since movies began - but can Hollywood's top dogs really act or is it all down to clever training? The Artist is being tipped to sweep the board at this year's Oscars - but there will be no Academy Award for one of the silent film's biggest stars. In fact, he will be lucky to get a pat ...