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

Dog Inbreeding: Understanding the Impacts and Moving Toward Healthier Breeding Practices Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years, evolving from wild wolves to the diverse array of breeds ...

There are dogs that look downright strange when you move beyond the usual Labrador and Shepherd breeds. Centuries of selective breeding left some dogs with extreme coats and unexpected body shapes, as ...

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now understand that producing purebred dogs has drawbacks. The lack of variety in the ...

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

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

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 ...

Spotted among the animal contingent at this year’s Republic Day parade, the Rampur Hound carries a legacy shaped by Nawabi ...