The red wolf ( Canis rufus) is a medium-sized canid that stands about 26 inches (66 centimeters) at the shoulder and measures approximately four feet (1.2 meters) from nose to tail tip. Adults weigh ...

"I never wanted a working dog or a doodle," Scotty's owner Milly Guzman told Newsweek. "Somehow ended up with both." ...

This year’s Westminster show boasts 2,500 dogs, representing as many as 212 breeds and 10 “varieties” (subsets of breeds, ...

There are dogs that look downright strange when you move beyond the usual Labrador and Shepherd breeds. Centuries of selective breeding left some dogs with extreme coats and unexpected body shapes, as ...

New Mexico and out-of-state partners rushed in to help after 90 dogs were found on a single property—plus a $45,000 boost from Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation to cover vet costs.

Two wolf-hybrids, or wolfdogs, that were discovered abandoned in Lorain County have found their forever home at a santuary in ...

Experts share all kinds of fun facts about these breeds – each with their own rich ...

A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.

Some dogs are born with a powerful instinct to chase, stalk, and pursue. These traits once made them exceptional hunters, herders, or working companions. Known as prey drive, this natural behavior ...

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At the surface, Colorado’s wolf program can appear rife with conflict. However, many Coloradans are working to bridge gaps between the Front Range and Western Slope, ranchers and wolf advocates, and ...

When Game of Thrones premiered in 2011, one of its most unforgettable images appeared almost immediately: a litter of direwolf pups discovered in the snow, destined to become loyal companions to the ...