Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
A recent study revealed that a majority of modern-day dog breeds had close contact with wolves several thousand years ago ...
The wolf DNA isn't left over from when dogs and wolves diverged; instead, it most likely came from interbreeding in the past ...
New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural ...
New research suggests that most modern dogs carry a small but detectable dose of wolf DNA acquired after domestication.
Some massive breeds such as the St. Bernard completely lack wolf DNA, but the tiny Chihuahua retains detectable wolf ancestry ...
On average, terriers, gundogs, and scent hounds have the least wolf ancestry. While some large guardian dogs have high wolf ancestry, others including the Neapolitan mastiff, bullmastiff, and the St.
Step aside, labradoodles and cockapoos. The most recent additions by the American Kennel Club to their list of breeds allowed in the National Dog Show are the Mudi, the Bracco Italiano, and the ...
Potential pet parents often look to adopt dogs of specific breeds. Families with young children frequently opt for Golden Retrievers or Labradors, where those who want a more sedentary pooch go for ...