Many of us consider our dogs to be a part of our families, but scientists have found we still are not able to accurately judge the meaning in their behavior. An international team of researchers led ...

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

Most pet dogs carry small fragments of wolf DNA, left behind after their long association with people. That genetic trace is ...

A study encompassing some 9,000 dogs conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that fearfulness, age, breed, the company of other members of the same species and the owner's previous ...

A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...