And then there’s Little Max, a Shih-Poo with such an unnervingly human vibe that catching him misbehaving feels like walking ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

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

Dogs express joy through playful signals like relaxed panting and loose body language, akin to human laughter. These cues, ...

Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way. A groundbreaking new study, however, shows that some gifted dogs can also match given ...

What makes dogs so special is their deeply social nature—not just with humans, but with each other. Anyone who’s lived with more than one dog has likely seen the strong, lasting bonds they form. They ...