The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, too.

It has long been known that dogs have less between their ears than wolves, but now research has suggested their brains started to get smaller at least 5,000 years ago. Experts say the results offer ...

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated research program area focused on Aging. Aging affects every dog, but how dogs age and how well they age can vary ...

The disaster that struck at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, and the dogs and their offspring who survived, ...

After animal rights activists broke into a Wisconsin beagle breeding facility, Public Investigator looked into why dogs are being used for research.

New research suggests that when dogs yawn during petting, it can signal stress, discomfort, or a need for space rather than tiredness. Experts explain that yawns may serve as displacement or calming ...

New research into dogs' long-term memory shows that dogs can remember the names of toys even years after not seeing or playing with them. On September 4, 2024, new research was published in Biology ...

Animal rights advocates and some lawmakers have long pushed to end the research, arguing it is cruel and outdated.

You could be the owner of your dog’s dreams. If you’ve ever wondered why your dog might kick, twitch or whine while snoozing, experts believe it’s because they’re dreaming just like humans do. One of ...