Frisbee is part German shepherd, chow chow and cocker spaniel, with a sprinkle of another indeterminate breed. Although she appears to be very happy with life — she rolls on to her side with a ...

How do dogs help humans? With their incredible sense of smell, intelligence and eagerness to please — dogs are perfectly suited for some unlikely but useful jobs. We know that in addition to making ...

New research suggests dogs may sense negative intentions through emotional cues, behavior, and even chemical signals.

An American biotech company is gearing up to release a beef-flavored longevity pill for dogs that could extend their lives by up to one year - and some scientists think similar drugs could do the same ...

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Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. For example, the gene called HUNK was found to make ...

As a young professional, Lauren Haynes has moved a number of times in the past decade for her job - from South Jersey to Philadelphia to California and, most recently, to Charlotte. “I’ve used all the ...

Just like humans, dogs have certain people they prefer over others. Here are some specific things that might influence who they pick as their favorite.

A study of dog DNA has shown that our "best friend" in the animal world may also be our oldest one. The analysis reveals that dog domestication can be traced back 11,000 years, to the end of the last ...

Humans find flat-faced dogs cute because they plead for help like babies, a study has found. Flat-faced dogs, known as brachycephalic breeds, include the pug, bulldog and French bulldog and have ...