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When it comes to cognitive ability, not all dogs are created equal. Most dogs can learn simple action cues like “sit” or “down.” But so-called “gifted word learner” (GWL) dogs exhibit a remarkable ...

Most dog owners are aware that their pooch is smart enough to know a few choice phrases—“walkies,” for instance, or, perhaps more likely, “time for dinner.” Some particularly intelligent canines can ...

Although exact figures are hard to come by, some estimates suggest that 25,000 dogs roam freely around Ladakh. The dogs, which can carry a range of diseases, including rabies, pose a well-known threat ...

Researchers at Duke University set out to study dogs' intelligence, finding insights into how dogs learn, their individual strengths, and how the species is evolving to become even better companions ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Certain dog breeds possess dense double coats and sturdy builds engineered specifically for freezing temperatures ...

Breakfast is on the table, dinner is in the oven and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is just about over. For many families, this means that it is time to watch the Kennel Club of Philadelphia's ...

The key to capturing a Best In Show award is a simple and self-referential adage. And it also describes what Soleil, a black Belgian Sheepdog, did with stunning grace, perfection and poise to win the ...

1,994 dogs representing 201 breeds will compete at the 2025 National Dog Show Presented by Purina, with the event set to air on Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27 – at 12 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Those tiny, fluffy dogs walking down the street may look cute but beware — they probably have some wolf in them. That is the discovery announced on Monday by U.S. scientists, who were surprised to ...

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Kylie M. Cairns receives funding from the Australian Dingo Foundation, the Australia and Pacific Science Foundation, the ACT government and donations from the general public. She is a director of the ...