Researchers sequenced and analyzed the genomes of 17 ancient dogs from Siberia, East Asia, and the Central Asian Steppe. Moreover, the analysis covered a large stretch of time, with specimens between ...

Greenland sled dogs can trace their origins back nearly 10,000 years. In a new study published July 10 in the journal Science, paleogeneticists mapped the path of these culturally important canines ...

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 ...

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

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

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