Humans have changed the shape of dogs' brains by breeding them for specific traits over time, according to scientists. As dog owners know, different breeds have different skills and temperaments.

Much has been made recently about the flood of “COVID babies” born in the height of the pandemic who have headed into kindergarten this year. These youngsters, at least as far as the stereotype about ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

Modern dogs offer a living record of change shaped by proximity to people. Over time, research shows that brains respond to ...

Analyses of fossils and ancient genomics reveal how early human populations bred less wolf-like companions, and how they might have traded them around the world. From Pomeranians to poodles, Saint ...