dogs

Humans are thought to have domesticated the first canines 33,000 years ago.

2. The first illustration of the ancient breed was found in tombs of the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

They're more than a(n adorably) wrinkly face.

Learn more about these athletic dogs and their European origins.

In 2006, the birds of Middle Island found a protector in an unlikely canine friend.

The federal agency is seeking permanent homes for its former explosives detection canines.

Learn more about the pup and its roots in the … Wild West?

Blink once and these fast little pups are gone. Learn more about the spunky English racing dog.

According to one study, dogs tilt their heads when they hear words that are meaningful to them, like the name of their favorite toy.

Learn more about one of the world's oldest lap dogs.

Dobermans have a reputation as menacing security dogs, but that doesn't mean they don't have a soft spot. Learn more about the second best guard dog in the world.

These speedy dogs, which have been around for about 3500 years, are loyal, loving, and surprisingly low-key.

How a 28-pound pooch made canine Frisbee a worldwide phenomenon (and got his owner arrested).

These adorable dogs were bred to be hard-working and fierce—but that doesn’t mean they won't want to cuddle.

In our quest to create perfectly loyal, perfectly tame companions, we may unwittingly have bred the smarts right out of them.

Is the way your dog looks at you a product of nature or nurture?

It's in their DNA.

It's impossible not to be charmed by these lively little guys.

A recent study offers cat lovers some new ammunition in the "cat vs. dog" superiority debate.

The miniature schnauzer may be small in size, but that doesn’t affect its big personality.

Learn more about this classic farm dog.

Get to know the dog under all that white fluff.

Fine fecal dining, explained.

The American pit bull terrier may have a bad reputation, but under all that muscle is a heart of gold.

New Study Places the Origin of Dogs in Southeast Asia

10 Super-Smart Facts About Basenjis

11 Solid Facts About the English Bulldog

9 Fuzzy Facts About the Portuguese Water Dog

How a Chicken Farmer and His Dog Helped Save an Island's Penguins

These Former TSA Dogs Are Looking for Forever Homes

11 Active Facts About the Australian Shepherd

10 Quick Facts About Whippets

What Makes Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

11 Spunky Facts About the Maltese

10 Smart Facts About Dobermans

13 Fast Facts About Greyhounds

"The Surest Jaws on All Four Paws": Ashley Whippet, Dog Frisbee Pioneer

9 Facts About West Highland White Terriers

Humans May Have Turned Dogs Into Bad Problem-Solvers

What It Means When Your Dog Looks at You

Why Do Dogs Play Fetch?

10 Energetic Facts About the Jack Russell Terrier

Cats Helped Drive Some Early Dogs in North America to Extinction

10 Gentlemanly Facts About the Miniature Schnauzer

11 Bright Facts About Border Collies

11 Fluffy Facts About the Bichon Frise

Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?

10 Friendly Facts About American Pit Bull Terriers