Most dog people have imagined it: a companion who settles easily at home, reads the room, and responds when you ask for ...

Research found a dog's maternal care can shape how puppies develop socially, emotionally and cognitively.

Thinking about getting a small dog? You’re in for a treat! Small breeds offer all the love and loyalty of a big dog in a cute ...

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Dogs have spent thousands of years living alongside humans, and that long partnership appears to have taught them a ...

While all dogs are good dogs, some are better behaved than others. Forbes Advisor decided to find the best and worst-behaved dog breeds to help educate prospective owners on their furry friends. To do ...

There are many benefits to having a more relaxed, low-maintenance dog ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

The bond between humans and dogs has existed for thousands of years. Often, the decision to get a Rottweiler over a Chihuahua is made based on personality. A new study has found that while the breed ...

You may have seen some recent media reports with headlines like "Study Shows Dog Breed Explains Very Little about Dog Behavior and Personality." These articles are supposedly summarizing a new study ...

Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...