Recent analysis of ancient DNA has unveiled a profound bond between humans and dogs, tracing back at least 10,000 years. This partnership is evident in the shared migratory patterns across Eurasia, ...

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

Meanwhile, early dog trade might stretch even further back than the new studies indicate. To find remains from the first ...

From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors and sizes. Today there are ...

Researchers sequenced and analyzed the genomes of 17 ancient dogs from Siberia, East Asia, and the Central Asian Steppe.

New research shows dogs traveled with humans for 11,000 years, revealing early diversity and deep ties between the species.

This means the wide range of shapes and sizes dogs have today isn’t solely a product of the intense selective breeding programs that became popular in the last few centuries. Some of that variation ...

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

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 ...

Cats might rule the internet, but every dog has its day. Whether they’re being derpy, zoomy, or just plain cuddly, our canine ...

In a groundbreaking study by Oxford University, researchers have traced the origins of kissing back to our shared ancestors with great apes, revealing that this intimate behavior dates back ...

Researchers studying animal behaviour say mouth-to-mouth kissing likely appeared in the common ancestor of humans and great apes more than 21 million years ago.