Many dog breeds are purely about appearance—think poodles and the Pekingese. But plenty of other breeds, like racing greyhounds, are devoted to specific tasks. For many of these tasks, physical ...

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These beloved dogs can be wonderful companions, but experts warn that some popular breeds come with serious behavioral ...

The Labrador retriever has reigned supreme as the most popular dog in the United States for 31 years, according to the American Kennel Club, which describes the breed as friendly, active and outgoing.

From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly ...

Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ dog, but some do display problematic behaviour. Every dog owners has wished that their four-legged friend could talk so they can know what’s going on in their furry ...

Dog trainer and behavioural expert Mr Will Atherton has revealed the three dog breeds he "rarely" sees due to their minimal likelihood of developing behavioural problems. Describing it as the "best ...