The domestication of dogs began around 15,000 years ago, when wolves first started to be domesticated by humans. It is believed that early humans tamed wolves and eventually bred them to create the ...

At some point in the deep past, humans may have come frighteningly close to disappearing altogether. Here’s what we know, ...

This is not comparable to word learning in children. By around age two, typical English-speaking children learn approximately ...

Science shows that dogs learn to form mental representations of words, shedding light on why they often seem to grasp our conversations. Nothing quite captures the heart like videos of dogs appearing ...

Dog breeds selected to work in visual contact with humans, such as sheep dogs and gun dogs, are better able to comprehend a pointing gesture than those breeds that usually work without direct ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A black-and-white Boston terrier named Chevy, as sleek and dapper ...

Dogs come in all shapes, sizes and breeds, from miniature companion lapdog Pomeranians to the giant mountains of fur that are Newfoundlands — and human breeding has shaped their purpose and traits ...