When scientists compared the DNA of thousands of dogs and wolves, they found the two species were not as separate as once ...

A recent study revealed that a majority of modern-day dog breeds had close contact with wolves several thousand years ago ...

Most modern dogs carry traces of wolf ancestry that subtly influence their behavior, appearance, and environmental adaptations.

Dogs evolved from gray wolves, but scientists debate exactly where, when and how many times dogs were domesticated. Ancient DNA evidence suggests that domestication happened twice, in eastern and ...

A Duke-led study found that dog puppies are innately able to understand and interact with humans due to the domestication hypothesis. Jared Lazarus Duke University When you throw a ball for your dog ...

If you've ever felt that your dog just seems to "get you" in a special way, you'd be right. Dog puppies have an aptitude for understanding human gestures that isn't seen in their closest relatives, ...

A Colorado man who recently lost his beloved wolf-dog pet has told Newsweek about his passion for the cross-breed canines, and his hopes for their future. "I have always had a fascination and respect ...

“Public warned as yellow-eyed wolf-dog hybrid on the loose,” Newsweek alerted in a recent headline. “Wolf hybrid spotted roaming outskirts of California town,” warned the Independent. This was, of ...

Growing up, I must have read Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George 100 times. I set my single-minded obsession on these majestic canines, as I was wont to do with various things over the years.