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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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Latasha Doyle - Nov 19, 2018

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Amy Downs - Nov 18, 2018

Despite health warnings and issues about raw meat feeding, there's a growing consumer interest, particularly among pet owners, for raw dog food diet. With constant...

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Diana Beth Miller - Nov 17, 2018

You might not realize it but we all use a lot of chemically-laced products in our households every day, and many of them might...

50 Best Dog Winter Clothes

The 50 Best Dog Winter Clothes for This Season

Diana Beth Miller - Nov 16, 2018

Winter is here which means that for many pet parents it’s time to invest in winter wear for dogs. There's an abundance of choices...

7 Things That Many Dog Owners Do But Shouldn’t

Rachel Garner - Nov 15, 2018

We all adore our pets, and because we love them so much we sometimes choose to ignore, or don’t notice the ways we negatively...

9 Most Common Dog Health Issues (How to Prevent and Treat...

Kelli Pechal, VT - Nov 14, 2018

Veterinary medicine has made a lot of progress in predicting future health problems in dogs, and veterinarians (and owners) are now much more effective...

Top Picks of Early Black Friday Deals on Dog Supplies (November 9th)

UPDATE: Top Picks of Early Black Friday Deals on Dog Supplies...

Top Dog Tips - Nov 14, 2018

This year the famous retail holiday Black Friday falls on 23rd of November, which means that a variety of dog supplies deals are getting...

30 Most Popular Dog Breeds Famous All Over the World

30 Most Popular Dog Breeds Known All Over the World

James Rhys Clarke - Nov 13, 2018

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 43 million households in the U.S. include at least one dog. Imagine how many dog owners there...

Thanksgiving and Dogs

Thanksgiving with Dogs: 20 Dos and Don’ts for Pet Owners

Latasha Doyle - Nov 13, 2018

When guests are coming to town and festivities are planned, it’s important to remember that your dog needs special attention to make his holiday...

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