New research shows that ancient dogs did not join Indigenous people in Central and South America until farming became popular—especially of maize ...

Ancient dogs adapted for freezing cold helped early humans survive in the Arctic more than 10,000 years ago, according to research published Thursday in the journal Science. The study compares the ...

Alaskan Malamutes are large dogs that have been bred for thousands of years, making them one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. Prized for being strong and more than capable of working for hours ...

Ancient DNA from the pelt of a fluffy white dog named Mutton is revealing new details about the woolly dog, an extinct breed that was cared for and raised by the women of the Coast Salish tribal ...

With so many "rare" breeds, it takes something really special to stand out, because they're already unique for merely existing. One breed is considered the oldest dogs in the world having been around ...

Discover the fascinating world of the Bracco Italiano dog breed, an ancient and versatile hunting companion known for its exceptional tracking abilities, loyalty, and affectionate nature. Learn about ...

The ability to detect vocal sounds, and the more specialized skill of recognizing calls from one's own species, is supported ...

DNA analysis, radiocarbon dating, and advanced measuring techniques are helping scientists learn where dogs came from and when they became our best friends. Our relationship with dogs goes back tens ...