Many dog fanciers like to trace their favorite breed to antiquity, but the researchers who study the modern and ancient DNA of dogs have a different perspective. Musette, a Maltese immortalized in ...

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Getting a puppy for the first time is often a joyous and exciting experience, but it can also be challenging and confusing, especially when it comes to understanding their dietary needs. Dealing with ...

The Labrador retriever has reigned supreme as the most popular dog in the United States for 31 years, according to the American Kennel Club, which describes the breed as friendly, active and outgoing.

There are numerous factors to consider when picking the right dog breed, from temperament and activity level to tendency to shed. Be sure to add cost factors to that list, too. While all dogs require ...

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SAN FRANCISCO — When San Francisco Mayor London Breed arrived at UC Davis for her freshman year, she saw her new classmates surrounded by family. Except for the friend who dropped her off — her ...

All dogs are adorable, whatever their size—but some of the cutest pets come in permanently petite proportions. Although these pocket-sized pooches may take up little space, many of these toy dog ...

Being greeted by an affectionate canine companion is undoubtedly one of life's great joys. From loving licks to wagging tails, dogs' body language makes clear how devoted they are to their owners.

After four decades of training and studying dogs, Marjie Alonso has lost track of the number of pets she’s seen because their humans felt they weren’t acting as they “should.” There were the golden ...