Genetics may equip puppies with early social skills to connect with humans, laying the groundwork…
Browsing: Dogs
Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are domesticated mammals that have shared a close bond with humans for thousands of years, evolving from their wolf ancestors into a wide variety of breeds with diverse sizes, temperaments, and abilities. Revered for their loyalty, intelligence, and trainability, dogs serve in roles ranging from companions and therapy animals to working partners in fields like law enforcement, agriculture, and search and rescue. Scientific research into canine behavior, cognition, genetics, and health not only deepens our understanding of dogs themselves but also offers insights into human-animal relationships, evolutionary biology, and even comparative medicine.
The use of trained scent detection dogs to detect volatile organic compounds associated with the…
New Canine Coronavirus Identified in Malaysian Child Researchers have discovered a new coronavirus, found in…
In a proof-of-concept study led by the School of Veterinary Medicine, dogs identified positive samples…
Dog vomiting outbreak linked to canine coronavirus; no human risk identified. An outbreak of vomiting…
Discovery Shows the Need To Monitor Animal Viruses, Researchers Say Scientists have identified and completed…
Shorter headed dogs, visually cooperative breeds, younger and playful dogs form eye contact faster. According…
Dog Bones Dated Between Circa 4200 and 4000 BCE Discovered A team of archaeologists in…
Genomic study finds cancer-linked variants in Bernese mountain dogs, Rottweilers, and retrievers. Six genetic variants…
Self-Representation in Animals May Develop in Different Forms Depending on Ecological Needs. A new study…
COVID-19 can spill over from humans to animals, potentially leading to dangerous mutations or future…
Dogs’ Highly Evolved Noses Can Rapidly Detect the SARS-CoV-2 Virus For some 15,000 years, dogs…
The first people to settle in the Americas likely brought their own canine companions with…
Feeding Wolves Excess Meat May Have Sparked Dog Domestication Humans feeding leftover lean meat to…
Canine trainers may no longer need to handle or expose dogs to real explosives and…
Trained dogs might be able to detect people infected with COVID-19 by sniffing their sweat,…
Despite their excellent auditory capacities, dogs do not attend to differences between words which differ…
Lockdowns, job losses, and social isolation have been the hallmarks of 2020 as COVID-19 tightens…