The Cocker Spaniel is one of the world's most well-loved dogs and is most recognizable from the movie Lady and the Tramp.
Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were domesticated 20,000 years ago hasn’t been as rare as scientists assumed.
Two studies provide scientists with a more comprehensive understanding of how early dogs were domesticated as they migrated ...
Discover how childhood bonds with animals quietly shape your adult nervous system and why their steady love still lives in your body today.
Scientists have long wondered when the domestication of dogs first started. Dogs are believed to be the first domesticated ...
Choosing a canine companion for your children involves finding a breed known for gentleness and patience. From the ...
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The wolf DNA isn't left over from when dogs and wolves diverged; instead, it most likely came from interbreeding in the past ...
U.S. scientists analyzed the DNA of numerous modern-day dog breeds, and found that two-thirds of pet dogs have traceable wolf ...
New research shows that domestic dogs began diversifying at least 11,000 years ago, long before modern breeding. A major ...