Many dog breeds are purely about appearance—think poodles and the Pekingese. But plenty of other breeds, like racing greyhounds, are devoted to specific tasks. For many of these tasks, physical ...

The Labrador retriever has reigned supreme as the most popular dog in the United States for 31 years, according to the American Kennel Club, which describes the breed as friendly, active and outgoing.

From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly ...

Your dog’s behaviour probably isn’t due to its breed, according to a large-scale genetic analysis. The findings suggest that stereotypes associated with certain breeds have little basis. Kathleen ...

These beloved dogs can be wonderful companions, but experts warn that some popular breeds come with serious behavioral ...

Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...

There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ dog, but some do display problematic behaviour. Every dog owners has wished that their four-legged friend could talk so they can know what’s going on in their furry ...

Dog trainer and behavioural expert Mr Will Atherton has revealed the three dog breeds he "rarely" sees due to their minimal likelihood of developing behavioural problems. Describing it as the "best ...