Selective breeding has dramatically transformed dogs over the last 100 years, often at the expense of their health. Modern standards have led to exaggerated physical traits in breeds like Pugs, ...

Dogs have a very special bond with humans. They were the first mammal to be domesticated, and we have fashioned them into many different shapes and sizes to fulfil different roles. Wherever you find ...

A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.

Over the last 100 years, dogs have changed dramatically, all thanks to selective breeding. Once valued mainly for their ...