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

Your dog tilts its head when you cry, paces when you're stressed, and somehow appears at your side during your worst moments. Coincidence? Not even close. The evidence for this extraordinary emotional ...

A new study published in Animal Cognition suggests that while dogs appear more affectionate and submissive than wolves during greetings with humans, these differences may not be solely due to ...

The human-dog bond supports emotional, physical, and social health by reducing stress, improving heart and immune function, ...

In Western societies, dogs are more than pets—they're companions, family members, and, in many cases, emotional anchors. The human-animal bond has long been the subject of fascination and study, yet ...

Ancient dog skulls and DNA reveal a surprising diversity in shape and size over 10,000 years ago, long before modern breeds.