Those tiny, fluffy dogs walking down the street may look cute but beware—they probably have some wolf in them. That is the ...

New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural ...

Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were ...

On average, terriers, gundogs, and scent hounds have the least wolf ancestry. While some large guardian dogs have high wolf ...

New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them.

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Discover best dog foods your pet will most likely fall in love with. Learn how to read labels, switch brands safely, and ...

A-Z Animals spoke with Officer Chris Bingham about his own retired K9, Tambo, and what happens to police dogs after their service has ended.

Continuing his weekly diary, our hero Fabien McQuillan gets to see his two bachelor companions from Co Tyrone attempt to ...

Another longstanding legend alleges that RMS Titanic First Mate William Murdoch smuggled his Newfoundland named Rigel aboard.

A woman who bought a mini dachshund puppy from a breeder was left gobsmacked when the dog didn't stop growing - as it's very ...