Ancient dog skulls and DNA reveal a surprising diversity in shape and size over 10,000 years ago, long before modern breeds.

Advances in sequencing ancient DNA have revealed that over millenia, people have moved into new regions in successive waves, ...

Two new studies suggest the story of dogs and their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.

What makes dogs so special is their deeply social nature—not just with humans, but with each other. Anyone who’s lived with more than one dog has likely seen the strong, lasting bonds they form. They ...

We’re on the verge of decoding animal communication. Here’s what we’ve learned so far – and how AI could help us decipher their languages ...

There's no shortage of recent books on dog behavior, dog training, and dog-human relationships. Among my favorites is dog expert Vivian Zottola's new book, Being a (Good) Dog in The Human's World: ...

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