Ancient dog skulls and DNA reveal a surprising diversity in shape and size over 10,000 years ago, long before modern breeds.

Dr Carly Ameen from the University of Exeter, another lead researcher on this project, explained to BBC News that almost half ...

How dogs see the world is based on the structure of their eyes. Dogs are dichromats, meaning they only have two color-processing cones, while humans have three. Dogs can see colors, including yellows ...

Dogs have always amazed us with their funny looks and loving eyes. Many people think dogs are colour blind and only see black and white. This idea is not fully true. Dogs can see colours but not the ...

A new study looks into the deep past of dogs. Credit - SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty © 2025 SOPA Images ...

While the research suggests a large amount of diversity existed as early as the Stone Age, many of the dogs we keep as pets ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

Greenlandic sled dogs, also known as Qimmit, play while resting. Markus Trienke via Wikimedia Commons under CC-BY-SA-2.0 Man’s best friend has been our faithful companion for thousands of years.

We often attribute this diversity to a relatively recent phenomenon: the Victorian kennel clubs that first emerged around 200 years ago. These clubs are usually credited with formalising the selective ...