Chihuahuas have about 0.2 percent wolf ancestry, according to a new study. While that chihuahua might seem about as similar to a wolf as a shrub is to a mighty redwood tree, some small breeds like the ...

All modern-day pooches, from beefy Newfoundlands to scrawny Salukis, are descended from an ancient population of domesticated gray wolves. Despite the 20,000 or so years that have passed since, a new ...

While domesticated dogs offer companionship and playful antics, some retain remarkable connections to their wild ancestors. Their instincts, how they interact with their surroundings, and even their ...

The antics of a large dog on the women's cross-country sprint finish straight at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics has brought the breed a lot of attention.