Dogs are well-known for their keen sense of smell, but how does this sniffing ability differ between various breeds? In some ...

New research has found that when it comes to which breed of dog might be best for a given task, looks can be deceiving.

A recent study using 3D skull analysis found no evidence that dog breeds bred for bite or scent work have specialized skull ...

The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for. Labrador retrievers are prone to a degenerative eye disease known as progressive ...

Dog owners may think their pets are intelligent because they obey training commands, but experts say that their breed could ...

The dogs had to find a hidden dog treat ... Hungarian/German vizslas and basset/bloodhounds, breeds traditionally chosen for hunting or olfaction. Beagles found the hidden food quicker than ...

Undomesticated animals, particularly wolves, show skull morphologies that reflect evolutionary adaptations for hunting and ..

A new comprehensive study by Hungarian ethologists provides valuable insights into the factors that affect the olfactory ...

Learn about a new study that challenges whether dog breeds are truly specialized for tasks based on skull shape, suggesting behavior matters more than morphology.

I recently watched a clip of Sean the Sheepman, who is a farmer and shepherd working with border collies in Britain. It was ...

A dog behaviour expert has revealed the 'smartest' breeds but warns some may not make the best household pets.