Science shows that dogs learn to form mental representations of words, shedding light on why they often seem to grasp our conversations. Nothing quite captures the heart like videos of dogs appearing ...

Some small breeds live nearly twice as long as their much larger cousins. It’s one of the great paradoxes of the animal ...

Many pet owners have debated for years: are cats smarter than dogs, or is it the other way around? Animal intelligence is complex, and comparing cats and dogs isn’t as simple as counting tricks or how ...

Researchers are exploring ways to grow red blood cells from stem cells, an early step toward easing shortages that put dogs' ...

A new study suggests that some dogs don't need direct training to learn new words—they can pick them up simply by listening to human conversations. Researchers at Vetmeduni and ELTE University tested ...

When you hear about "science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us" it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and ...

Dogs and horses grew up in very different worlds, and their intelligence reflects that. Dogs evolved alongside humans, learning to read gestures, voices, and emotions for survival. This is why a dog ...

A new scientific review tackles an age-old question: could dogs ever learn to talk? While barking out full sentences might sound like science fiction, researchers are taking a closer look at the ...

In other words, plenty of time for families, kids and furbaby fans to get their puppy fix. “Dogs!” offers a dog’s eye view into understanding how canines communicate with each other and the world ...