Biologist and archaeologist Allowen Evin, of CNRS, and her colleagues compared the size and shape of 643 skulls from dogs and wolves: 158 from modern dogs, 86 from modern wolves, and 391 from ...

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is one more great companion dog breed. They are also excellent protectors who love to take care ...

An archaeological study has revealed when domestic dogs first began to show the remarkable diversity that characterizes them ...

Birmans are another gentle, people-oriented breed that often appeals to Maine Coon enthusiasts. These friendly and curious ...

Another popular pet? German Shepherds! It’s no surprise as Gonzalez says they are smart, loyal and courageous. They’re also quick learners and bred to work side-by-side with humans. “They thrive on ...

Meet Dahlia, a stunning 3-year-old Staffy mix with a heart as big as her zoomies! This playful girl loves to start her day with a burst of energy, spinning in joyful circles before settling in for her ...

The giant Canada goose was once thought extinct. Now, our cities and towns are overrun with them — and the hard truth is that ...

An ancient Tibetan breed, the Kuvasz were highly-prized by noblemen who used them for hunting and as guard dogs, according to ...

Jiggly jowls, wrinkly scowls, and fluffy tufts of fur that seem to sprout up at random. These are just some of the peculiar features that make certain dog breeds stand out as the "ugliest" of ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but as any puppy aficionado knows, they are always cute—no matter how big or small—even when a dog tall enough to drink from the kitchen sink thinks he's a lapdog.

Humans evolved large brains and flat faces at a surprisingly rapid pace compared to other apes, likely reflecting the evolutionary advantages of these traits, finds a new analysis of ape skulls by UCL ...