Ancient origins: DNA from ancient remains shows dogs emerged from a single ancestral population in western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago. Wolf DNA traces: Most modern dogs carry small ...

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Local authority inspectors who issue licenses to dog breeders need clearer guidance and better support so they can more ...

Each week in the Tuesday column, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on a question that has her stumped. She’ll post her final thoughts on the matter on Fridays. Maybe the answer here is that I ...

The American Kennel Club website describes the ideal form and temperament of 204 dog breeds, from the affenpinscher (“loyal, curious and famously amusing”) to the Yorkshire terrier (“feisty, brave and ...

Germany’s beloved sausage dog, the dachshund, could be under threat in the country, its national kennel club said Wednesday, citing a new draft law that looks to prohibit the breeding of dogs with ...