Geneticists are pushing back the timeline of when people first domesticated dogs in Europe. Using the DNA from over 200 ancient dogs, geneticists found that we domesticated our best friends over ...

Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our ...

Humans have been using the remarkable olfactory abilities of dogs for as long as canines have been domesticated. Our ancestors used the ability of hunting dogs to sniff out prey to help them secure ...

Find out what science says about cat and dog intelligence, comparing brain structure, problem-solving skills, and social ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new Dog Television Viewing Scale was used to assess what may draw some dogs to the TV. “Personality of the dog influences ...

New research reveals how dogs spread across Europe from 16,900 years ago, with DNA evidence showing eastern and western genotypes mixed during human migration.

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Ever wonder why one dog inhales their bowl in seconds, while another sniffs at it and walks away? Dog food palatability, or what makes food delicious to your dog, isn’t simply about taste. It’s also ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years. Scientists think dogs descended ...