Learn more about how ancient wolf DNA is still found in modern dogs, and how it’s shaped those breeds.

Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient genetic influence shows up in traits like body size, behavior, and ...

This breed was developed in Finland in the 1980s by mixing Arctic breeds; so, naturally, the Tamaskan Dog looks a lot like a wolf. In particular, the breed was created using the Alaskan Malamute, ...

Wolf-dog hybrids are bred by crossing domestic dogs with wolves, sometimes just a few generations back. They carry physical traits and instincts that set them far apart from standard breeds. These ...

New research suggests that most modern dogs carry a small but detectable dose of wolf DNA acquired after domestication.

Mr. and Mrs. Wuf— a costumed wolf couple who cheer and support N.C. State University’s athletic teams — weren’t enough for wolfpack fans. Students’ pleas were answered when Athletic Director Deborah ...