A Columbus dog owner says a pit bull jumped a fence and killed her 8-year-old Yorkie and her 3-year-old Yorkie mix before injuring her in North Linden.

Border collies are best known for their herding skills and for being widely considered the smartest of them all. Rakestraw, ...

Mixed-breed dogs make excellent companions, but there are misconceptions that lead to too many of them being left in shelters ...

The wolf DNA isn't left over from when dogs and wolves diverged; instead, it most likely came from interbreeding in the past ...

Two studies provide scientists with a more comprehensive understanding of how early dogs were domesticated as they migrated around the world alongside humans ...

Pups may love snuggles and treats, but if there’s one thing that truly brings out their inner joy, it’s an exciting game of fetch. From throwing a tennis ball across the yard to tossing a stick into a ...

On the northern edge of Ukraine, inside the 30-km (19-mile) exclusion zone surrounding the abandoned Chornobyl (commonly ...

When looking for a pet, you don’t want any dog—you want to find your dog. That means a dedicated and dependable pup who will be by your side through everything. While most dogs tend to be loyal to ...

If you’ve ever wanted a dog that acts like your shadow, these breeds take loyalty to the next level. Often called “Velcro dogs,” they’re the clingiest companions around—following you from room to room ...

Have you ever walked past a dog so massive that you had to do a double take, wondering how much it eats or where it even sleeps? Big dogs have a way of stopping people in their tracks, and not just ...

Our best friends come in a fantastic array of shapes and sizes; a Borzoi looks nothing like a Boston terrier, except for a certain fundamental, ineffable (except to taxonomists) doggyness about them.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For many families, their dog represents way more than just a source of affection. They are also a living, ...