Man’s best friend may also be man’s best research subject, as a study by a University of Arizona researcher suggested that personality traits in dogs may be the result of genetic inheritance. UA ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog’s temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol, often called the “stress hormone,” and higher levels of serotonin, often ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...

Do you change your voice when you talk to your pets? Are you pitching up your tone and resorting to "baby talk" when you're trying to get your dog's attention? While it might seem silly, a study from ...

Veterinarians say certain dog breeds adapt better to home life, thanks to stable temperaments, trainability, health ...

But, with the myriad modern breeds, what makes for the best scent-detection dog? A new study published in PLOS One figured out the ideal dog characteristics for scent detection, based on structured ...

Dogs near Ukraine’s front lines are becoming more wolf-like as war filters survival traits, revealing rapid natural selection in action.