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 ...

Research shows that owning a dog can help humans live longer, healthier lives. Now, a US biotech company wants to return the favor with anti-aging drugs designed to extend the lifespan of your canine ...

The idea that dogs might display autism-like traits first emerged in the 1960s, when veterinarians began noting unusual behavioral patterns that resembled symptoms seen in humans. Today, the ...

If you think it’s hard to pry a child away from the TV, try telling a TV-watching Golden Retriever it's time to turn off the TV. Dogs, like humans, often find the action and activity on TV the perfect ...

Dogs don’t cry like humans, but they have no trouble expressing when something isn’t quite right. They use their body, their voice, and sometimes oddly specific habits to show irritation. When you ...