Scientists have decoded the complete genome of the domestic dog, a milestone announced Wednesday that provides a biological roadmap for unraveling human diseases and probing the mysterious bond ...

Humans first domesticated dogs between 18,000 and 32,000 years ago. While scientists debate the specific timing (and ancestral lineage) of when this first happened, one fact is not in dispute: People ...

Researchers have successfully mapped the dog epigenome, opening the door to an improved understanding of how environmental factors influence their genetic expression, as well as ours. Epigenetics is ...

First came working dogs — breeds that could guard or herd livestock. Later came the hunting dogs. And all those cute little fluffballs like Pomeranians and Papillons? Thank a single import of a pug ...