“A reduction in skull size for dogs is first detectable between 9,700–8,700 years ago, while an increase in size variance ...

Dogs have been part of human societies across Eurasia for at least 20,000 years, accompanying us through many social and cultural upheavals.

Analyses of fossils and ancient genomics reveal how early human populations bred less wolf-like companions, and might have ...

Dogs have been humanity's loyal companions for millennia, and a new study of ancient canine DNA reveals just how deeply intertwined their histories are with ours. An international team led by Chinese ...

Scientists have traced the earliest dog skulls to about 11,000 years ago. The research suggests domestication began in the Ice Age, well before humans started creating modern breeds.

They say dogs are a man’s best friend so here’s a reason to celebrate that special bond - it’s Human-Animal Relationship Week ...

Grace Carroll does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of ...

Dog owners don’t understand their pets’ emotions as well as they think they do. May 26, 2025 Oliver, one of the researcher's dogs, is seen on a black background ...

A woman who jumped on the trend of finding out what her dog would look like as a human was left speechless when she realized his human version was very familiar. Lois, who gave her first name only, ...

Service dogs can provide emotional and psychological support for veterans suffering from PTSD, as showcased in the ...