Dogs : Science World Report

Jul 31, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

DNA Evidence Shows 'Golden Jackals' Are Really 'Golden Wolves'

New findings published in the journal Current Biology show that East Africa's "golden jackal's" are actually "golden wolves." This doglike species that was thought to populate parts of East Africa and Eurasia is not just one but two species, according to researchers.

Jul 14, 2015 09:35 AM EDT

Obesity in Pets: One in Four Show Dogs is Overweight

Is your dog overweight? Most likely, he is. Scientists have found that one in four dogs that compete in the world's largest canine show, called Crusts, is overweight even though they're supposed to represent ideal specimens of their breed.

Jun 12, 2015 11:36 AM EDT

Dogs Can Interpret Human Body Language and Their Gaze

Dogs may be able to interpret human body language far better than scientists expected-but only with training. Researchers have found that dogs follow human gaze cues when trained to do so.

May 22, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

Dogs Became Man's Best Friend Far Earlier Than Previously Thought

Our connection with dogs may go back as much as 27,000 to 40,000 years. Scientists have uncovered an ancient Taimyr wolf bone that reveals a bit more about our relationship with our canine companions.

May 11, 2015 05:35 PM EDT

Could Robot Pets Replace Animals In An Already Overpopulated World?

New findings published in the latest edition of Frontiers in Veterinary Science argue that robot pets, or robopets and virtual pets alike, could be coming in the not so distant future. But would it also be ethical?

Apr 22, 2015 07:05 AM EDT

Tolerant Dogs and Aggressive Wolves: Scientists Debunk the Myth

Scientists have long assumed that humans preferred particularly tolerant animals for breeding. Now, though, researchers have found that this may not be the case.

Apr 12, 2015 01:25 PM EDT

Could Humans Get The Norovirus From Dogs?

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Microboilogy show that humans can get infected by the norovirus via their canine companions, which is the leading cause of food-borne illness in the United States.

Mar 09, 2015 12:44 PM EDT

'Man's Best Friend' May Have Been Domesticated Sooner Than We Thought

Dogs have earned the phrase "man's best friend" for quite some time. They've believed to have been domesticated since 15,000 years ago, evolving from wolves just about when humans were making their first settlements.

Feb 26, 2015 06:28 PM EST

Rare, Dangerous Parasite Infecting Florida Snails

University of Florida scientists have discovered a rare but invasive and dangerous parasite in Giant African Land Snails, as well as three other non-native species of snails, that could pose a serious health problem in humans as well as animals.

Feb 25, 2015 06:58 PM EST

A Biological Trigger May Be To Blame For Bone Cancer In Dogs

A recent study shows a possible biological trigger for canine bone cancer. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) have now identified the biological mechanism that gives some cancer cells the ability to form tumors in dogs.

Feb 12, 2015 04:03 PM EST

Dogs Can Actually Read Emotions In Humans

Ever wonder how our pets seem to know just how we're feeling?

Jan 20, 2015 11:12 AM EST

Man's Best Friend Learned Its Doggy Social Skills from Wolves

Dogs are man's best friend, but have you ever wondered why they cooperate so well? Scientists have examined the origins of this dog-human relationship and have found that it stems from wolf behavior.