Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient genetic influence shows up in traits like body size, behavior, and ...

Those tiny, fluffy dogs walking down the street may look cute but beware — they probably have some wolf in them. That is the discovery announced on Monday by U.S. scientists, who were surprised to ...

So, is the Siberian Husky a wolf? The answer is a resounding no. While they may look and sometimes act like their wild cousins, Huskies are domesticated dogs with no traceable wolf DNA. Their ancient ...

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Some dogs get really fired up and excited when they hear it's time for bed, while others are more mellow, already on their way to relaxing. Our dog even puts herself to bed sometimes if we stay up ...

Our best friends come in a fantastic array of shapes and sizes; a Borzoi looks nothing like a Boston terrier, except for a certain fundamental, ineffable (except to taxonomists) doggyness about them.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The endangered Mexican Gray wolf remains an ongoing conservation topic in Arizona, and during a tour by the Society of Environmental Journalists April 24, wolf advocates, wildlife ...

Dogs, including strays, are emotional beings. They experience feelings such as fear, anxiety, excitement, and even grief. When we hear a stray dog crying at night, it is tempting to believe that it is ...