Geneticists are still on the hunt for an explanation. In this age of modern domestication, why are the largest dog breeds up to 40 times bigger than the smallest? While the answer remains unclear ...

Beagles are said to make poor guard dogs because of their friendly dispositions. Because they were bred to hunt in packs, they enjoy the company of other dogs and people. They're happy-go-lucky ...

New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching ...

Many dog breeds were developed for aggressive tasks like hunting and guarding property – and they are the dogs most likely to cause harm or death. Learn which breeds are more likely to bite in ...

All dogs are great dogs! But some are a little pricier than others to make your very own. Annual expenses and cost of ownership for things such as food, grooming, and veterinary care can run into ...

Whether you’re considering a dog bite lawsuit or want to understand the facts behind dog breed restrictions in home insurance and rentals, we shed light on which animals may present the greatest ...

Prairie dogs live in underground burrows, extensive warrens of tunnels and chambers marked by many mounds of packed earth at their surface entrances. Burrows have defined nurseries, sleeping ...

From Pekingese to St. Bernard and greyhound, dogs come in such startling variety it's easy to forget they belong to the same species. The profusion of breeds today -- at least 150 -- reflects ...

Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. Not so long ago, dogs were valued primarily for the jobs they performed. They hunted, herded livestock, and guarded property ...

There are also some things that many dogs need but aren’t essential on day one. Anxious dogs may need a crate to make them feel safe, and nosy dogs could use a baby gate to prevent them from goi ...

What works best is to first consult your veterinarian about your dog's specific breed, lifestyle, and healthy weight range. Then, based on their input, you can choose the best dog food for small ...