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 ...

Just like all animals and humans, dogs too evolve over time but majorly they were inbred by humans specifically to achieve ...

The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.

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