Wolf-dog hybrids are bred by crossing domestic dogs with wolves, sometimes just a few generations back. They carry physical traits and instincts that set them far apart from standard breeds. These ...

But within a few thousand years, generations of domesticated life had started to become visible in dogs’ bones. The oldest ...

A surprising diversity of dog shapes and sizes evolved long before the Victorians began making modern breeds Modern dog breeds come in a mind-boggling array of shapes and sizes—from Chihuahua to Great ...

Contrary to popular belief, the roots of modern dog breeds extend far beyond the Victorian-era breeding efforts of the 19th ...

A new study finds that the wide range of domestic dog shapes and physical attributes we're familiar with today first started appearing thousands of years ago.

Dog diversity in size and shape started 11,000 years ago, predating modern breeding. Research on dog and wolf skulls has ...

Distinct domestic dog types could have started developing thousands of years before modern breeding, archaeologists find.

Siberian Huskies, often misunderstood, can be excellent family pets. Debunking myths, this breed is friendly, adaptable to ...