New research suggests modern dog breeds show cortical expansion tied to trainability, but that does not mean every pet is ...

Dogs have long been known to have smaller brains than the wolves they descended from. But when they started to shrink has been a matter of some debate. New research published in the journal Royal ...

The Rowe family dog Ralph was one of many canines with dementia who participated in a study of rapamycin. Scientists were able to gain new insight into the drug's potential as a treatment by studying ...

We only have so many brain cells to get us through the day, and a dog named Sukka brings the “final brain cell” energy into the room in a hilarious video from Instagram user @sukkatheiggy. In the ...

Any dog owner can attest to the personal shame that arises when you know you’re about to leave your house. You might notice your dog starting to react the moment you move through certain parts of your ...

Geddy has lived a big life for a little dog. As a puppy, the tiny terrier mix was abandoned in Mississippi during a high-speed car chase. Rescued by law enforcement, she found a loving home in ...

Most dog owners believe that their pets have a strong affection for them, perhaps something that we could describe as love. Some scientists believe that we have systematically bred dogs so that they ...

Dogs are famous for their noses. Not only do they inspect almost everything with their noses, but their heads are also designed and geared toward smelling what's around them. New research suggests ...