It’s that time of year again: PEOPLE magazine is on the search for the World’s Cutest Dog. The magazine has partnered with Pedigree for the eighth year in a row. Entries are open most of the month, ...

It has been scientifically proven that humans are drawn to creatures with big soulful eyes, delicate facial features and plush furry softness. Experts say that they speak to our nurturing instincts, ...

Sometimes beauty is only skin deep – or fur deep, as it is for many of these deceptively cute and cuddly creatures. The natural world is full of soulful eyes, scratchable chins and pattable paws, but ...

These teacup-sized dogs are so tiny that sometimes you don’t even notice when someone is carrying one around in their purse. According to Guinness World Records, the smallest Chihuahua ever is named ...

Many of the world’s cutest animals have more than just good looks; they are also genuinely fascinating. Once you take a closer look at these adorable creatures, you’ll find a host of remarkable traits ...

While searching for her first dog, Joelle Andres saw a photo of a scrappy-looking rat terrier on a pet adoption site and was immediately drawn to his face. "His eyes were very soulful, but he looked ...

PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE® brand is back and accepting submissions from July 1-27 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become famous ...

PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the PEDIGREE brand is back and accepting submissions from June 20 — July 31 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

We love squee around here, and every Friday, we have some kind of cute animal to send you off into the weekend. But every now and then, when trying to figure out what kind of animal to post, we ...