It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest ...

While dogs and cats are genetically unrelated, breeding for certain features is making some dog and cat breeds look more and ...

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 ...

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TikTok is onto goldendoodles, the designer dog breed that is a cross between golden retriever and poodle, noting that they exhibit quite a few person-like qualities. By Jessica Roy He sits forlornly ...

BOSTON - Have you ever wondered how accurate those pet DNA tests are? The WBZ I-Team put dog breed tests to the test, and it wasn't the first time some very surprising results came back. "I personally ...

Dogs may be man's best friend, but some breeds are friendlier than others. Researchers from the University of Helsinki studied over 11,000 dogs in a paper published in iScience in 2023. They explored ...

To get around that, a team of researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed.