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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dog owners have long been aware of the phenomenon of puppy dog eyes -- just a simple glance from a canine companion can soften even the hardest of human hearts. Researchers think there is a reason for ...

Those tiny, fluffy dogs walking down the street may look cute but beware — they probably have some wolf in them. That is the discovery announced on Monday by U.S. scientists, who were surprised to ...