The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

I read your July 19, 2025, column, "Reader concerned with perception of pit bulls," wherein a reader protested that pit bulls are unfairly maligned. I vigorously disagree. If you see a headline in the ...

An ongoing question of concern to researchers interested in dog behavior is just how much of it is coded in their DNA. According to the findings of a research team headed by Evan McLean of the ...

You may have seen some recent media reports with headlines like "Study Shows Dog Breed Explains Very Little about Dog Behavior and Personality." These articles are supposedly summarizing a new study ...

The study of dog behaviour and welfare encompasses a broad range of factors, from genetics and early-life experiences to contemporary environmental influences and human–animal interactions. Research ...

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

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