It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest ...

The pug’s flat face and tight, corkscrew tail didn’t appear by accident; we engineered them. That “baby-faced” muzzle crushes airway space, making heat regulation and simple breathing a struggle.

Kylie M. Cairns receives funding from the Australian Dingo Foundation, the Australia and Pacific Science Foundation, the ACT government and donations from the general public. She is a director of the ...

Bringing a dog or cat into your life, whether through adoption or purchase, is a significant decision, as each pet and breed is unique and has its own specific needs. There are many factors to ...

While dogs and cats are genetically unrelated, breeding for certain features is making some dog and cat breeds look more and ...

A new study shows that diversity in dog breeds came around 11,00 years ago, much earlier than the Victorian period.