Recently, genomic sequencing studies have begun to elucidate the genes behind dogs’ varied sizes and shapes. But much less is known about genetic differences in the ways dogs think and behave. Now, in ...

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland set out to determine how 13 dog breeds performed in various cognitive tests. With a sample size of over 1,000 dogs, the researchers found ...

Your dog’s ability to learn new tricks may be less a product of your extensive training than their underlying genetics. Among 101 dog breeds, scientists found that certain behavioral traits such as ...

Man’s best friend may also be man’s best research subject, as a study by a University of Arizona researcher suggested that personality traits in dogs may be the result of genetic inheritance. UA ...

Not everyone can handle a kelpie and an experienced breeder has a message for those who just want a playful pet. Greta West kelpie breeder warns kelpies do not make great pets Breeder says interest in ...