Across thousands of years of shared history, dogs and humans have developed one of the most remarkable bonds in the animal ...

Few relationships in the natural world are as layered and quietly remarkable as the one between dogs and people. Dogs have ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

If you're searching for a dog that seems to understand your emotions, you're not alone. Some breeds are especially attuned to ...

It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest ...

Two new papers have shown that dogs were fully distinct from wolves—and companions with people—more than 14,000 years ago. Two new genetic analyses combed the archaeological record for domestic dogs ...

Stacker listed every dog breed officially recognized by the American Kennel Club since the start of the 21st century.

Whether you're having a much-needed snuggle together or catching up on your days, your dog can easily feel like part of the family. But while your furbaby can seamlessly mesh into your household, ...

Domestication has made cats and dogs more diverse, but also curiously alike – with serious implications for their health and welfare, new research shows. At first glance, Persian cats and pugs don’t ...

A rare breed of hunting dogs known for its forked nose, the Turkish Pointer, might just help scientists better understand why human babies are sometimes born with facial clefts. In a recent study, ...