Border collies are best known for their herding skills and for being widely considered the smartest of them all. Rakestraw, ...

Scientists have bred mice that are just like us — at least in terms of their immune systems. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For ...

Dog breeds selected to work in visual contact with humans, such as sheep dogs and gun dogs, are better able to comprehend a pointing gesture than those breeds that usually work without direct ...

Several media outlets and talking heads have encouraged parents to rethink having children because human beings — even small ones like kids — risk polluting the world and causing global climate ...

The world’s oldest dog is Bobi, a 31-year-old Portuguese dog who likes long naps by the fire. Bobi was born in 1992 when his owner was just 8 years old. Pets are often an important pillar in a child’s ...