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The Labrador retriever has reigned supreme as the most popular dog in the United States for 31 years, according to the American Kennel Club, which describes the breed as friendly, active and outgoing.

Your dog’s behaviour probably isn’t due to its breed, according to a large-scale genetic analysis. The findings suggest that stereotypes associated with certain breeds have little basis. Kathleen ...

These beloved dogs can be wonderful companions, but experts warn that some popular breeds come with serious behavioral ...

For the past couple of centuries, humans have been breeding dogs to meet specific physical characteristics -- to make Golden Retrievers fluffy, to make Rottweilers muscular, or to make Chihuahuas tiny ...

From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly ...

Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...

Dog trainer and behavioural expert Mr Will Atherton has revealed the three dog breeds he "rarely" sees due to their minimal likelihood of developing behavioural problems. Describing it as the "best ...

The study of dog behaviour and welfare encompasses a broad range of factors, from genetics and early-life experiences to contemporary environmental influences and human–animal interactions. Research ...