Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now understand that producing purebred dogs has drawbacks. The lack of variety in the ...

Explore the fascinating ways dog breeds continue to evolve through genetic influences. Coat Length The fluffy Afghan Hound ...

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 ...

An Ontario-based dog breeder had a delightful surprise when his latest litter of puppies were born. Expecting a standard set of red Labradors, he was met with a stunning surprise: a black and tan ...

Melissa Starling owns Creature Teacher, an animal behaviour consulting business. Over thousands of years of firm friendship between humans and dogs, we have successfully created about 350 different ...

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...

All dogs are good boys—but not all dogs are good for families. That’s why these breeders are focusing on health and temperament. Sharon Dippel hugs a retired greyhound that she adopted in Florida.