Somewhere out there, Mother Nature is laughing at us, because she gave one little Shih-Tzu puppy a bark that sounds less like a canine warning and more like a squeaky dog toy trapped inside a furball.

Shih Tzus may not have the size or instinct to handle danger head-on, but their persistent barking and fearless attitude make them excellent early-warning systems—especially when the “threat” turns ...

"He can figure out anything," one of the pup's owners tells PEOPLE When a puppy named Tigo wanted to move closer to his older brother, Payton, he didn't let the confines of his playpen stop him. The ...