Some distinctive colour patterns on the furry coats of dogs came from an extinct canine ancestor that existed more than two million years ago, long before canines were domesticated, reveals a new ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but variations in color patterns provide some of their most distinctive characteristics. A newly released study sheds light on a subset of these patterns, ...

New research identifies five genetic phenotypes of dog coats, one of which can be traced back over 2 million years. Reading time 2 minutes A recent genetic analysis of dog coloration found that ...

Sometimes called tiger-striped dogs, these brindle breeds have some of the most uniquely colored coats in all the animal kingdom A dog’s coat is one of its most striking features, whether it’s ...

Winter can pose challenges for pets, especially those that have thin fur or are of smaller breeds. Ensuring their warmth and comfort is essential, and one effective means of doing so is through the ...

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