Many dog owners may not be surprised to learn that most dogs still carry some wolf DNA in their genomes. Domestication has ...

New research analyzing 2,693 dog genomes reveals most modern dogs carry wolf DNA from ancient hybridization. Discover how wolf genes helped dogs survive and what this means for breeds from Chihuahuas ...

After centuries of domestication, pets have learned to pick up on verbal and behavioral cues to gauge their owner's mood.

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Their new study, published in PNAS, examined 2,693 genomes from modern and ancient dogs and wolves. It shows that 64% of dog ...

Often called the smartest dog in the world, the Border Collie is a problem-solving powerhouse. They learn commands fast and ...

It's clearly impossible to get tired of those cute faces. Labs have been the number one dog breed in America for more than 25 ...

Bossy dog breeds are strong-willed, intelligent, and loyal natural leaders, not disobedient. "Bossy" often reflects herding, ...

Dog breed choice is one of those subtle class markers that people don't talk about but everyone unconsciously recognizes.

Referring to dogs as “man’s best friend” is more than just hyperbole – canines have been invaluable companions throughout ...

Genomic analysis of more than 2,700 dog and wolf genomes shows that most modern dogs carry small traces of post-domestication ...