Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While that chihuahua might seem about as similar to a wolf as a ...

The remarkable surge in genetic technology has now allowed us to look at dogs and dog breeds in a whole new way. We can not only determine the wild canine ancestral species from which our dogs were ...

Jan. 31—TOWN OF OAKLAND — Wolves posed a verified threat to dogs at a town of Oakland residence Jan. 21, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Pet owners in the area are ...

The gray wolf, also called the timber wolf, is the largest member of the canine family with fur ranging from gray to brown, black or white. Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...

Modern wolves and dogs both descend from an ancient wolf population that lived alongside woolly mammoths and cave bears. Iza Lyson/500px Prime via Getty Images Dogs were the first of any species that ...

A new study reveals that modern dogs retain previously overlooked genetic traits inherited from wolves. These ancient DNA ...