Ancient origins: DNA from ancient remains shows dogs emerged from a single ancestral population in western Eurasia between 18 ...

Why it happens: Purebred dogs come from smaller gene pools, which can concentrate harmful genes and raise the risk of breed-specific health issues. Not all breeds: Some purebreds have relatively ...

For those of us looking to take in a pet, we're told 'adopt, don't shop', but giving a loving home to a dog in need is about more than a fluffy bed, a collar of their own and plenty of treats.

Dr Liza Cahn, a vet at Embrace Pet Insurance, has shared the 10 healthiest dog breeds that tend to be less prone to illness – which could save you a fortune on vet bills ...

Got a love of the great outdoors? Then you need a pet who can keep up. The best outdoor dog breeds will hit the trail with gusto, running and playing along the way while you both explore together.

If you are considering getting a dog but don't know where to start, a canine behaviour specialist has identified the breeds ...

Six in ten dog owners say their pets are taking a toll on their furniture - and a new study has found which dogs are worst.

The confrontation between animal rights activists and law enforcement at Ridglan Farms in April was more than a decade in the ...

Some dogs just get it, where you left the treats, how to unlock a gate, or which toy is “Mr. Squeaky.” A great memory is how ...

She’s facing a cat in a carrier and leaning against a wall of crates filled to capacity with cats and dogs For nearly a ...

And instead of adapting imported breeds unsuited to Indian heat, cramped living conditions, and first-time owners, India ...

Animal care officials hope new rules will put an end to the breeding of wolf-dog hybrids in Pima County. They say the animals inhabit an impossible limbo: too wild to live among humans and too ...