A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.

Dogs have a measurable ability to read human emotion, and research consistently shows that interacting with dogs lowers ...

There are dogs that look downright strange when you move beyond the usual Labrador and Shepherd breeds. Centuries of selective breeding left some dogs with extreme coats and unexpected body shapes, as ...

The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

Countless people are proud dog owners, but one veterinarian has shared there's a particular breed he tries to avoid, even ...