They may have been drawn to the discarded remains from ancient human meals, and a new model shows tame wolves could have ...

The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

Selective breeding has dramatically transformed dogs over the last 100 years, often at the expense of their health. Modern standards have led to exaggerated physical traits in breeds like Pugs, ...

Since their domestication millennia ago, dogs have been man's best friend, and aside from friendship, centuries of selective ...

New research has found that when it comes to which breed of dog might be best for a given task, looks can be deceiving.

A recent study using 3D skull analysis found no evidence that dog breeds bred for bite or scent work have specialized skull ...

Comparing the dogs of yesteryear with their modern counterparts reveals just how much human influence has shaped their evolution. It's a fascinating journey through time, showing how our ...