According to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador retriever remains a firm favorite among dog owners. After an ...

While these uncommon dogs may have a look and personality that’s similar to more popular breeds, super rare dog breeds are ...

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 ...

Analyses of fossils and ancient genomics reveal how early human populations bred less wolf-like companions, and might have ...

How much influence did humans really have on the enormous variety of today’s dog breeds? An analysis of dog skulls from the last 50,000 years brings surprising insights to light: As early as 11,000 ...

A new study of ancient dog DNA shows that people and dogs traveled together across Eurasia for at least 10,000 years.

Domestic dogs are among the most diverse mammals on the planet. From the tiny chihuahua to the towering great dane, the ...

Many modern dogs are variations of former dog breeds that, for various reasons, have gone extinct. These dog breeds, in particular, are some of the most well-known breeds of dog that no longer exist.