Dogs May Have Evolved From Two Different Wolf Populations
A massive new wolf family tree dating back 100,000 years could help researchers understand where dogs were first domesticated
A Doghouse Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Is Now on Display
The architect sketched “Eddie’s House,” named for a Labrador retriever, on the back of an envelope in the 1950s
The Selective Breeding of English Bulldogs Has Led to a Lot of Health Problems
Their deep facial folds, pronounced underbite and other distinctive features lead to issues
Dogs Sniff Out Covid-19 With Surprising Accuracy
Canines were even able to detect asymptomatic cases
What 4,500-Year-Old Poop Teaches Us About the People Who Built Stonehenge
Fossilized feces found near the Neolothic monument suggests its builders chowed down on undercooked animal organs
Dog Breed Doesn’t Affect Behavior, According to New Genetic Research
Personality is shaped by a combination of factors, including a pup’s environment
The Science Behind Those Big Ol’ Puppy-Dog Eyes
Our canine friends evolved extra muscle fibers around their eyes and mouths that allow them to make facial expressions humans find adorable
Therapy Dogs Help Reduce Pain in Emergency Room Patients
A new study shows canine companions can reduce anxiety, depression and discomfort in ER patients—and increase their overall well-being
For 50 Years, Dogsled Teams Have Been Testing Their Mettle at the Iditarod
Three men who have lived and breathed the Alaskan race for much of its history recall how much has changed—and what has stayed the same
Dogs May Mourn the Loss of Other Household Pets
Grieving canines ate less, slept more, and sought more attention from their human companions after the death of a furry friend, according to a survey
A Colorful History of Cats in the White House
Willow Biden isn’t the first feline to grace the presidential residence’s halls
Mutation That Gave Us Tiny Dogs Found in Ancient Wolves
The genetic factor that plays a large role in determining canine body size was around thousands of years prior to domestication
Dogs Can Tell the Difference Between Human Languages
Canines in the study could differentiate between Spanish, Hungarian and nonsense words
Construction in Rome Reveals Well-Preserved, 2,000-Year-Old Dog Statue
Researchers also uncovered three stone tombs, an urn and the remains of a young man
The Veterinarian Brings His Healing Presence to Pets of the Unhoused
Kwane Stewart discovers the little-known world of generosity and love
Archaeologists Discover Oldest Domesticated Dog Remains in Americas
Exciting secrets unearthed on Haida Gwaii include a canine tooth, roughly 11,000-year-old stone tools and the tantalizing signs of far more to come
Most Dog Breeds Are Really Inbred
Selecting traits solely for their looks has caused higher rates of inbreeding in most canines—and as a result, higher vet costs
How Australia’s Eastern Barred Bandicoot Came Back From Extinction
With help from a captive breeding program and the watchful eyes of sheepdogs, the small mammal has been reintroduced to the country’s plains
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads? New Study Offers Clues
The adorable behavior may be a sign of concentration and memory recall
Ancient Japanese Wolves May Be the Closest Wild Relative of Modern Dogs
The results challenge previous theories about the origin of dog domestication
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