But, how about our canine companions? Dogs can sleep, on average, between 12 to 14 hours a day, Purina reports. Dogs get a lot of sleep because when their bodies cue them they listen, unlike ...

Beagles are said to make poor guard dogs because of their friendly dispositions. Because they were bred to hunt in packs, they enjoy the company of other dogs and people. They're happy-go-lucky ...

Geneticists are still on the hunt for an explanation. In this age of modern domestication, why are the largest dog breeds up to 40 times bigger than the smallest? While the answer remains unclear ...

Oct. 22, 2024 — The noses of many mammals, such as dogs, ferrets and cows, feature grooves forming a multitude of polygons. A team has analyzed in detail how these patterns form in the embryo ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Dog attacks can be frightening and can cause devastating injuries. Whether you’re considering a dog bite lawsuit or want to ...

Well, it depends. Excessive paw licking can happen for many reasons, including pain, injury, and, in some cases, behavioral issues — though some dogs may be more prone to nervous grooming than ...

When deciding between wet and dry dog food, you and your pup’s personal preferences play a big role. Both dry and wet food can be good nutritional choices for your dog, but each comes with ...

Four adoptable dogs with people names: Derek and Gustavo in New York City, Mary in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Nora in Westhampton, N.Y. Adoption profiles for all dogs pictured are linked at the end ...

Learn more When you bathe your dog with one of the best dog shampoos, you can help keep their skin and coat clean, healthy, and moisturized. Some shampoos are also formulated to kill fleas and ...

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Dog attacks in England and Wales have increased in recent years and while they remain rare, fears have grown due to serious and fatal attacks, such as that on 68-year-old Esther Martin earlier ...

“We were family.” Im Ji-yeong wept as she held Kangyi’s ashes after the dog’s funeral at Pet Forest, which she attended with her mother, Kim Kyeong-sook. Not long ago, South Korea often ma ...