Dogs have a very special bond with humans. They were the first mammal to be domesticated, and we have fashioned them into ...

A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.

Dogs have a measurable ability to read human emotion, and research consistently shows that interacting with dogs lowers ...

What do Persian cats, Pekingese dogs and pugs have in common? They all share a dramatically distorted skull, with a flat, round face and a nose pushed up between their eyes. This unnatural morphology ...

It’s hard to imagine today’s family dogs being bred for life-or-death encounters, but some breeds were originally developed to withstand encounters with lions. These were working dogs built for ...

A popular TikTok vet shared the breed of dog he tries to avoid treating at his surgery in a humorous video, claiming Belgian ...

Germany's iconic Dachshund, also known as the sausage dog, could be outlawed in the country. It comes after a draft law that seeks to prevent breeding practices that cause animals to suffer. The ...

The domestication of dogs began around 15,000 years ago, when wolves first started to be domesticated by humans. It is believed that early humans tamed wolves and eventually bred them to create the ...

Jacqueline Boyd is affiliated with The Kennel Club (UK) through membership, as Chair of the Activities Health and Welfare Subgroup and member of the Dog Health Group. Jacqueline is a full member of ...

Some of the most popular dog breeds in the country, including types of bulldogs like the Frenchie, have genetic features considered by experts to be disorders. A new billin New Hampshire wants to ...

Countless people are proud dog owners, but one veterinarian has shared there's a particular breed he tries to avoid, even ...