Like the latest iPhone model, new dog breeds drop all the time. In early 2025, the American Kennel Club officially announced the Danish-Swedish Farmdog as the 202nd recognized dog breed. It’s only the ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

ITHACA, N.Y. — Dogs and cats might seem worlds apart, but scientists have discovered that our beloved pets have independently evolved nearly identical skull shapes despite being separated by 50 ...

Why does your dog rush to "help" when you are searching for something, while your cat seems… eh, less concerned? New research suggests that this difference may stem from deep evolutionary roots—and ...

Since the earliest days of human civilization, dogs have been by our side, providing companionship, protection, and ...

Can dogs communicate a range of emotions to humans through facial expressions? Researchers say yes. A new study discovered a key factor that separates wolves from dogs involving two specialized facial ...

Learn how dogs, cats, and toddlers were tested for spontaneous helping behavior — and why evolution may explain why most dogs ...

In an effort to explain how dogs evolved into the brazen, adorable mooches we know and love, scientists have identified a few genetic mutations that may be behind their friendly personalities. The new ...