Five millennia ago, ancient fishers buried a dog alongside a dagger in a lake bed. Archaeologists are trying to figure out ...

The video provides an overview of the history and origins of the Beauceron dog breed, highlighting its original purpose and roles in wars.

Archaeologist and anthropologist Jerry Moore reviews the findings that explain a relationship marked first by fear and then ...

Cats didn’t become house pets because humans needed them. They didn’t herd animals, pull carts, or guard property.

This breed of dog is known for its beautiful spotted coat, hunting abilities, and delicious desserts! Discover what makes the Saluki Dog a great choice as a pet, and learn about this ancient dog's ...

A new study shows that diversity in dog breeds came around 11,00 years ago, much earlier than the Victorian period.

A research study in Europe says modern dog breeds have brains larger than those of ancient breeds. Here's the surprising ...

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New DNA research shows that two-thirds of today's domesticated dogs, from hounds to shepherds to chihuahuas, have wolf DNA in ...

When scientists compared the DNA of thousands of dogs and wolves, they found the two species were not as separate as once thought. Nearly every dog, from Chihuahuas to huskies, carries traces of wolf ...

Learn more about how ancient wolf DNA is still found in modern dogs, and how it’s shaped those breeds.

If you’ve ever lived with a cat, you know they’re often an enigma. That said, scientists may have solved an enduring mystery about these lovable felines—with answers that could narrow down when cats ...