The staggering array of modern dog breeds is typically traced to the Victorian era. But half of all canine variation was in ...

Ancient dog skulls and DNA reveal a surprising diversity in shape and size over 10,000 years ago, long before modern breeds.

Research indicates that selective breeding has significantly altered the brain anatomy of dogs. The findings of this study ...

From palm-sized Chihuahuas to Great Danes that could pass for small horses, dogs today come in more shapes than any other ...

Researchers behind these studies claim that some of the dogs trained have already proven their abilities at airports and public events. With up to 300 million scent receptors, dogs are among the best ...

Dogs trained by everyday pet owners are proving to be surprisingly powerful allies in the fight against the invasive spotted lanternfly. In a groundbreaking study, citizen scientists taught their dogs ...

Sun dogs visible around southern Manitoba Monday had people wondering what they really are and how they form. Sun dogs are bright flares that appear to the left and right of the sun. They are most ...

Many pet owners believe dogs understand human language. But the truth is not so simple. Dogs may not know language the way humans do, yet they can read voices, signals and feelings in powerful ways.

Humans have been using the remarkable olfactory abilities of dogs for as long as canines have been domesticated. Our ancestors used the ability of hunting dogs to sniff out prey to help them secure ...

While no actual pets are allowed inside the venue, the California Science Center still found a way to let the dogs in with the return of a popular exhibition that takes a deep look at our furry ...

Dogs are known as our best friends and on this week’s Super Awesome Science Show, we’re going to explore some of the science behind these loving, caring, and devoted members of our lives. We first ...