Pets

When it comes to telling the differences between yellow labradors vs. golden retrievers, it comes down to coat length and colors, body type, and few other key factors.

When it comes to eating poop, it's definitely ok to yuck your dog's yum.

There could be several reasons why your dog is eating poop—and several steps you can take to nip the behavior in the bud.

A 14th-century illustration from 'The Book of the Hunt.'

Medieval dog names ran the gamut from 'Argument' to 'Feete.'

The origins are often more complicated (and fun) than you’d expect.

Dogs like this golden retriever are the result of careful breeding.

We trace the history of popular dog breeds like golden retrievers, German shepherds, French bulldogs, and more.

Cats love to lurk around tubs like feline voyeurs. What causes this behavior?

Your pooch probably won’t stare at the sun during the total solar eclipse.

Humans will gaze in awe at the sun during the Great North American total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, but for your pets, it will be just a normal day.

Not everyone believes that meteor goldfish are even real. But Chicken Nugget and Tater Tot are giving hope.

Though they’re technically the same animal, there’s an important difference between pigs and hogs. Boars are a different story altogether.

These ragdoll kittens know exactly how popular they are.

Your scruffy shelter tabby is every bit as beautiful as these pedigreed cats.

This can't be the only hedgehog-hat mix-up in history.

The Labradoodle is a beloved designer dog breed, but in the eyes of the dog's creator, it's a 'Frankenstein['s] monster.'

Rabbits are much more than the cute, carrot-munching creatures pop culture makes them out to be.

Here's how to tell your hamsters from your gerbils and your gerbils from your guinea pigs.

Rats and mice are vastly different in appearance and behavior, though they have one thing in common: scaring the heck out of you.

Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, and pugs claim the top three spots.

Did you know hedgehogs have between 5000 and 7000 quills? This is just one of many intriguing hedgehog facts that animal lovers should know.

A cute or funny cat picture could earn you a blank slate at Worcester Public Libraries.

Canines have inspired all kinds of words—and they’re not the only animals to have done so.

Animals have always been important to the lives and livelihoods of humans, so it’s no wonder they've left a mark on language.

Being this cute and well-liked takes a lot of work.

Curious about the most popular dog breed in your state? From feisty Chihuahuas to chill golden retrievers, discover which canine variety has your neighbors feeling the most captivated.

Are black cats bad luck? Uncover the fascinating myths and legends surrounding these enigmatic creatures and learn why they've been both feared and revered throughout history.