The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now understand that producing purebred dogs has drawbacks. The lack of variety in the ...

Each week in the Tuesday column, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on a question that has her stumped. She’ll post her final thoughts on the matter on Fridays. Maybe the answer here is that I ...

Germany’s beloved sausage dog, the dachshund, could be under threat in the country, its national kennel club said Wednesday, citing a new draft law that looks to prohibit the breeding of dogs with ...

Hearts have been broken by a former breeding dog who was forced to have several litters of puppies before being abandoned when she was no longer useful. Chanel, a Staffordshire terrier mix, arrived at ...