Scientists have decoded the complete genome of the domestic dog, a milestone announced Wednesday that provides a biological roadmap for unraveling human diseases and probing the mysterious bond ...

Man's best friend, in this case a male poodle, is genetically more similar to humans than is the mouse, a more commonly used laboratory animal, according to researchers who have completed the first ...

Researchers have successfully mapped the dog epigenome, opening the door to an improved understanding of how environmental factors influence their genetic expression, as well as ours. Epigenetics is ...

An interactive map of dangerous dogs may soon be available for citizens of Orange County, Calif., pinpointing exact locations of the county’s estimated 150 potentially dangerous or vicious dogs. “Why ...

An unusual respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in at least 14 states. The mystery illness began circulating in parts of Oregon earlier this year, according to the American Veterinary Medical ...

The Watch Dogs map leaked through multiple videos and early Watch Dogs reviews and game play videos offering a full look at the city of Chicago that gamers will wreak havoc on later this month. A new ...

Ubisoft’s E3 2019 conference took place a few days ago and arguably Watch Dogs Legion gameplay was its highlight. Ubisoft revealed that Watch Dogs Legion will be set in London, UK and will allow ...

One staffer in Pittsburgh, Pa., took it upon himself to collect data on the city’s public trails during the pandemic in order to improve local infrastructure access and public planning. In Pittsburgh, ...

First came working dogs — breeds that could guard or herd livestock. Later came the hunting dogs. And all those cute little fluffballs like Pomeranians and Papillons? Thank a single import of a pug ...

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Dogs are falling sick with a mystery illness across the United States, with cases being recorded in at least 11 states, according to reports. Health officials have confirmed instances of the ...