To get around that, a team of researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed.

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins ...

People and pups may be more genetically similar than widely believed. In A Nutshell A gene linked to dog aggression is also ...

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 ...

Researchers sequenced and analyzed the genomes of 17 ancient dogs from Siberia, East Asia, and the Central Asian Steppe. Moreover, the analysis covered a large stretch of time, with specimens between ...

New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching hairstyles to mirrored temperaments. Hope, an Afghan hound, sports the same ...

The term Velcro dog breed is becoming increasingly popular. But what does that actually mean, and which breeds fall into that category? Essentially, a Velcro dog is a dog that always wants to be close ...