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

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

The facial shapes of dogs are diverse. Some dogs, like German Shepherds, have long, sleek faces, while others, like Spitzes, have short muzzles with their eyes, nose, and mouth clustered together. The ...

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

Across species from pets to wildlife, chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis are increasingly common — and humans share much of the blame. Across the globe, animals from household pets ...

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 ...

A new study has revealed that dogs began their physical transformation from wolves during the Middle Stone Age - several ...

As our companions, dogs are often exposed to the same carcinogens as us. FatCamera / E+ via Getty Images After a train carrying chemicals derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023, ...

Can dogs consciously communicate with us–or even deliberately deceive us? A new study from the University of Zurich shows: Our four-legged friends adjust their behavior in surprisingly targeted ways.