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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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8 Most Dog Friendly Hotels and Hotel Chains in the U.S.

8 Most Dog Friendly Hotels and Hotel Chains in the U.S.

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 23, 2018

No pet owner ever wants to leave their pets behind, but traveling with dogs can sometimes be complicated. This is especially true when attempting...

12 Complications That Develop When Ignoring Dog Dental Health

12 Complications That Develop When You Ignore Your Dog’s Dental Health

James Rhys Clarke - Sep 22, 2018

A dog's dental health is vital to the animal's overall wellness. Unfortunately, it’s common for veterinarians to encounter dogs with neglected dental health, as...

14 Best IKEA Dog Furniture Pieces and Other Items

14 Best IKEA Dog Furniture Pieces and Other Items

Latasha Doyle - Sep 21, 2018

It's only fairly recently that the world’s favorite affordable flatpack furniture store began carrying pet-specific furniture, and a collective sigh of relief could be...

12 Horrifying Facts About the Lives of Laboratory Dogs

12 Horrifying Facts About the Lives of Laboratory Dogs

Shealee Norris - Sep 20, 2018

It’s no secret that many companies use animals, specifically dogs, for research and development. Pharmaceutical and cosmetic name brands are especially notorious for doing...

Guide to Senior Dog Adoption

Senior Dog Adoption: Should You Be Worried?

Amy Downs - Sep 20, 2018

Adopting a dog is rarely a decision to be made lightly because it means taking on a great responsibility of caring for another being....

Muscle Atrophy in Dogs - Causes, Prevention and Treatments

Muscle Atrophy in Dogs: Causes, Prevention and Treatments

Dana Brown, DVM - Sep 19, 2018

Muscle atrophy is a medical condition in which the mass of muscles deteriorates, sometimes in localized areas and other times affecting multiple. Signs of...

Should I Return My Dog - Few Things to Consider Before Making the Decision

Thinking of Returning Your Dog? Here’s What You Can Do Instead

Latasha Doyle - Sep 18, 2018

Having to return your adopted or rescued dog is never an easy decision, although sometimes it is simply necessary. According to ASPCA, among the...

18 Dangerous Dog Supplies that Owners Often Have Problems With

18 Dangerous Dog Supplies That Owners Often Have Problems With

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 17, 2018

There are so many dog supplies on the market today designed to make your and your dog’s lives easier. Unfortunately, some of these products...

Double Coated Dogs and How to Groom Them

Double Coated Dogs and How to Groom Them

Katherine McKay - Sep 16, 2018

One of the first breeds that comes to mind when people hear about double coated dogs are Huskies. And while that’s a fitting response,...

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4 Scientifically Proven Physical and Social Benefits of Owning a Dog

Kristina Jovellar, MSc - Sep 15, 2018

People have lived in the company of animals since the beginning of mankind, but it is only in the last decade that we have...

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