“A reduction in skull size for dogs is first detectable between 9,700–8,700 years ago, while an increase in size variance ...

Two new studies suggest the story of dogs and their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.

We’re on the verge of decoding animal communication. Here’s what we’ve learned so far – and how AI could help us decipher ...

Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way. A groundbreaking new study, however, shows that some gifted dogs can also match given ...

Lots of folks treat their pets as if they have human thoughts and emotions but it’s easier to fall into that habit when your dog has very human expressions. Lil Max, a former stray that looks like a ...

“We found that dogs were already remarkably diverse in their skull shapes and sizes more than 11,000 years ago — long before ...

Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet gaming, according to a study of 105 dogs published in Scientific Reports.

San Diego has long been a hub for innovation in health, education and service. The Cal State San Marcos Facility/Therapy Dog ...

Be nice - or your dog may judge you. According to a study recently published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews and highlighted by New Scientist, dogs can tell when someone's being ...