For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

While they don't write love letters, there’s no doubt animals form deep and enduring friendships and use many different ways ...

A new study shows that some dogs can learn the names of objects by listening to human conversations without direct training ...

A new study finds some "gifted" dogs can learn new object names just by overhearing human conversations—much like young ...

Learn how a rare group of dogs can learn object names by overhearing conversations — reaching word-learning levels seen in young children.

A miniature dachshund survived in the wild for 529 days. Could your dog? Experts say it depends on these traits. A group of dogs greets their human family on a farm. In late April, a miniature ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...