It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest ...

From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs living with or around humans. To ...

A rare breed of hunting dogs known for its forked nose, the Turkish Pointer, might just help scientists better understand why human babies are sometimes born with facial clefts. In a recent study, ...

Some dog breeds are built like athletes, sporting lean muscle, strength, and raw power. Many of these breeds have worked alongside humans for ages, aiding in a wide variety of tasks like guarding ...

'Contrary to popular belief, only a small minority of dog owners actually treat their pets like human children.’ By Laura Baisas Published May 22, 2025 5:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...