dogs

An Australian Woman is Weaving Pet Hair Into Clothing

Marion Wheatland wants to turn your beloved pup’s fur into a luxurious coat.

5 Pets Who Helped Solve Their Owners' Murders

Here are five animals that made sure justice was served.

Dogs May Have Been Domesticated Twice, New Study Argues

A new analysis brings together contradictory theories of dog evolution.

Dog Snaps Amazing Photographs of Her Friends at Play

Tula, a four-year-old rescue dog, has been snapping candid photos of her friends at the dog park, which are then shared on Instagram.

12 Trusty Facts About the Akita

7. Helen Keller is said to have brought the very first Akita to the United States.

How a Contagious Dog Cancer Succeeded and Spread

The history of canine transmissible venereal tumor is a weird one.

More Than 150 Beagles Saved From Animal Testing Are Going Up for Adoption

A laboratory in Bengaluru is in the process of releasing 156 beagles.

10 Fancy Facts About the Papillon

Learn more about the elegant pooch (and its butterfly-like ears).

8 Unique Facts About the Swedish Lapphund

These fluffy dogs are worth getting to know.

8 Tips for Finding a Pet-Friendly Apartment

You may consider Fido part of the family, but that doesn’t mean your landlord will feel the same.

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9 Hardy Facts About Anatolian Shepherds

7. In Namibia, the impressive breed keeps both sheep, and the endangered cheetahs that prey on those sheep, safe.

12 Facts About Pets and Pet Ownership for National Pet Day

It goes without saying that for pet owners, every day is National Pet Day—but the official holiday is on April 11th.

You Can Help Shelter Dogs by Participating In This Study

Animal behavior and welfare researcher Karen Griffin is looking for pet owners and shelter employees willing to record themselves playing with their four-legged friends.

Dog Poop DNA Testing May Be Coming to a City Near You

Apartment complexes in cities around the United States and Britain are taking some pretty extreme measures when it comes to cracking down on unscooped dog poop.