At first glance, the dog looks almost unreal—covered head to toe in thick, rope-like cords that resemble long dreadlocks. But this striking coat isn’t a grooming trend or a fashion […] ...

Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.

An assessment of nearly 900 dogs has identified 12 breeds prone to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, which can affect dogs' ability to sleep and exercise ...

Humans have been breeding dogs to have traits that we desire for thousands of years. As a result, the wolves that grew comfortable around and eventually started living with us have transformed into th ...

Bingo's DNA test stunned his owner, revealing a rare purebred past—and a mystery about how he ended up on streets.

This rare Polish Tatra livestock guardian dog has people dreaming about farms and sheep.

Athletes from around the globe are in Italy for the Winter Olympics. But in Oregon, a different breed of athlete has been training — and competition can get a little… hairy.

State police say the New Jersey woman died of hypothermia after becoming stranded near the summit of New York's highest peak.

Signs of a parasite potentially fatal to dogs were reportedly found in the reservoir.

A family in York County is heartbroken after their Labrador retriever, Moose, was shot in the mouth with a BB gun, leading to her death.

Prairie dogs shape vibrant grassland ecosystems, and support biodiversity. Protecting these tiny architects is vital to the Great Plains.

Different species often form due to geographic barriers such as mountain ranges or rivers, which separate populations of the same species until they have become so different that they can no longer ...