A study from researchers at Durham University has found that the process of domestication and selective breeding has limited the ability of domestic dogs to use facial expressions to convey effective ...

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now ...

Humans began selectively breeding dogs around 2,000 years ago, and these genes play a role in your pup's behavior, a new study of 4,000 purebred, mixed-breed and wild dogs finds. When you purchase ...

Dogs today come in a mind- blowing array of shapes and sizes, but when did this diversity in canine forms begin? New research ...

Dear reader, I recently wondered why pet dogs come in so many uniquely different shapes, sizes, and colors, while cats look so similar to each other. For instance, Great Danes and Chihuahuas are ...

Jacqueline Boyd is affiliated with The Kennel Club (UK) through membership, as Chair of the Activities Health and Welfare Subgroup and member of the Dog Health Group. Jacqueline is a full member of ...