Scientists have decoded the complete genome of the domestic dog, a milestone announced Wednesday that provides a biological roadmap for unraveling human diseases and probing the mysterious bond ...

Man's best friend, in this case a male poodle, is genetically more similar to humans than is the mouse, a more commonly used laboratory animal, according to researchers who have completed the first ...

Researchers have successfully mapped the dog epigenome, opening the door to an improved understanding of how environmental factors influence their genetic expression, as well as ours. Epigenetics is ...

Florence Paul worked for three years to build a nature trail in unincorporated North Tustin. It was on that trail, among the growing trees and near the plaque dedicated to her, where she felt sharp ...

An interactive map of dangerous dogs may soon be available for citizens of Orange County, Calif., pinpointing exact locations of the county’s estimated 150 potentially dangerous or vicious dogs. “Why ...

First came working dogs — breeds that could guard or herd livestock. Later came the hunting dogs. And all those cute little fluffballs like Pomeranians and Papillons? Thank a single import of a pug ...

One staffer in Pittsburgh, Pa., took it upon himself to collect data on the city’s public trails during the pandemic in order to improve local infrastructure access and public planning. In Pittsburgh, ...

Dogs are falling sick with a mystery illness across the United States, with cases being recorded in at least 16 states, according to the latest figures from Louisiana State University's School of ...

An unusual respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in at least 14 states. The mystery illness began circulating in parts of Oregon earlier this year, according to the American Veterinary Medical ...