Our canine companions developed the ability to digest starchy foods during the farming revolution thousands of years ago, according to DNA evidence. Continue reading “Dog’s dinner: DNA clue to how to dogs became our friends”
Category: 2016
Dad hears strange noises from old sewer. Then, he snaps a flash photo and sees a puppy’s eyes
It’s scary! The dog still had his leash on when he was found inside of the hole. Continue reading “Dad hears strange noises from old sewer. Then, he snaps a flash photo and sees a puppy’s eyes”
United Airlines accidentally sends dog to Ireland
The jet-setting pup was supposed to fly from Newark, New Jersey to Phoenix, Arizona, but instead traveled to Ireland. Continue reading “United Airlines accidentally sends dog to Ireland”
A loyal puppy has alerted a pregnant woman she was suffering a miscarriage in UK.
Incredible puppy saves owner’s unborn child by waking mum-to-be in middle of night as she suffered miscarriage. Continue reading “A loyal puppy has alerted a pregnant woman she was suffering a miscarriage in UK.”
These photos of dogs voting are getting us through Election Day
2016.11.08 USA – Voters around the country have showed up to polling places with their favorite four-legged friends in tow so they don’t miss out on the excitement. Continue reading “These photos of dogs voting are getting us through Election Day”
The Australian kelpie: New book looks at mysterious origins of world-famous working dog
New book points to dingo DNA from Fraser Island and the mainland in the Australian kelpie. Continue reading “The Australian kelpie: New book looks at mysterious origins of world-famous working dog”
The best adventure dog breeds
There are lots of dog breeds that will gladly join you in every adventure. 16 breeds, 1 winner. You decide. Votes are tallied and displayed in real time. Continue reading “The best adventure dog breeds”
A dog has given birth to the first identical twin puppies
Outside of humans and one species of armadillo, identical twins seem to be vanishingly rare. Now for the first time a dog has given birth to a pair. Continue reading “A dog has given birth to the first identical twin puppies”
Dogs face hard times during economic crisis in Venezuela
As Venezuela’s economic crunch worsened.food shortages and rising poverty are forcing once middle-class Venezuelans to do the unthinkable thing. Continue reading “Dogs face hard times during economic crisis in Venezuela”
Can therapy dogs assist in motivating children on the autism spectrum?
A behavioural analyst who works with therapy dogs suggests using canines as reward for completed tasks could be useful when working with children on the autism spectrum. Continue reading “Can therapy dogs assist in motivating children on the autism spectrum?”