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Dogs vs Wolves - The 10 Facts You Should Know about Dog's Closest Ancestor

10 Key Differences Between Wolves and Dogs

Samuel Walker, MSc - Jun 10, 2018

Wolves are majestic and awe-inspiring creatures just like many domestic dogs can be. While some people believe that dogs are still very similar to...

History of Dogs Through Science - From the Wolf Pack to the Human Pack

History of Dogs Through Science: From the Wolf Pack to the...

Stephen Valentino, MSc - May 29, 2018

Wolves are icons of pack behavior. Their collective strength is greater than their individual efforts. As Rudyard Kipling put it, “for the strength of...

Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We Share Similar Genes

Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We May Share Similar Genes

Samuel Walker, MSc - May 26, 2018

People may have bred themselves the perfect companions from wild wolves, and a new study shows that a lot of this has to do...

Study - Dogs and Wolves Share Parasites but There's No Increased Risk for Gun Dogs

Study: Dogs and Wolves Share Parasites but There’s No Increased Risk...

Samuel Walker, MSc - May 2, 2018

Good news for hunters with gun dogs: even though grey wolves are known to be carriers of parasites and share the same ones with...

Dog and Wolf Cross-Breeding Has Forever Changed Gene Pool of Wolves

Cross-Breeding of Dogs and Wolves Has Forever Changed Wolf’s Gene Pool

Samuel Walker, MSc - Apr 8, 2018

A new study found that mating dogs and wolves over the last few hundred years has forever changed the wolf's gene pool. Let me tell...

Study Comparing Wolves and Dogs Explains Why Canines Are Our Best Friends

Study Comparing Wolves and Dogs Explains Why Canines Are Our Best...

Cody Griffin - Aug 17, 2017

Researchers have uncovered a genetic difference between wild wolves and domesticated dogs which explains why they interact with humans differently. The study, which was published...

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The Dos and Don’ts of Running with Dogs

The Dos and Don’ts of Running with Dogs

Patrick Lumontod - Mar 22, 2019

When it comes to the right and wrong things to do when preparing to start actively running with your pooch on a regular basis,...

6 Signs of Back Problems in Dogs and What You Can Do About It

6 Signs of Back Problems in Dogs and What You Can...

Kelli Pechal, VT - Mar 21, 2019

Dogs may not sit in front of the computer for hours the way some of us do, but that doesn’t make them immune to...

Keto Diet for Dogs: Good or Bad?

Kelli Pechal, VT - Mar 19, 2019

In a recent survey, a large percentage of American dog owners reported that they tend to feed their pets a similar diet as they...

7 Cool Facts About Dogs You Didn’t Know

7 Facts About Dogs You Didn’t Know

Shealee Norris - Mar 18, 2019

We all know some interesting facts about our furry pals - they have wet noses, are severely allergic to chocolate, and communicate mostly through...

Dog Seizures - Understanding the Different Types and What to Do

Seizures and Your Dog: Understanding the Different Types of Canine Seizures

Diana Beth Miller - Mar 17, 2019

Just like humans, dogs experience seizures. These seizures can be the result of numerous root causes and are categorized based on various characteristics. Most...

Raincoats for Dogs - What to Consider When Shopping

Raincoats for Dogs: What to Consider When Shopping

James Rhys Clarke - Mar 16, 2019

While a few dog breeds are completely fine with being in cold and rainy weather, a large majority of breeds are not. Many dogs...

Tips on Using Over the Counter Dog Anxiety Medication

Tips on Using Over the Counter Dog Anxiety Medication

Shealee Norris - Mar 13, 2019

Dealing with an anxious dog is normal for almost every pet owner. Whether it's separation anxiety, noise phobia from thunderstorm or fireworks, car travel...

15 Best Audiobooks for Dogs

15 Best Audiobooks for Dogs With Anxiety

Rachel Garner - Mar 12, 2019

Over the last few years, audiobooks have become immensely popular as more people choose to listen instead of read their novel or non-fiction. Did...

A Dog Haircut Your Pooch Deserves

A Dog Haircut Your Pooch Deserves

Katherine McKay - Mar 11, 2019

Among the many accessories and expenditures our pets require, some parts of grooming a dog may sometimes fall to the wayside. Yet, while not...

11 Most Fatal Dog Health Conditions

11 Most Fatal Dog Health Conditions

Kelli Pechal, VT - Mar 10, 2019

When you adopt a dog, you expect to deal with some health issues that will come up. While most common conditions dogs suffer from...

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