Learn how a rare group of dogs can learn object names by overhearing conversations — reaching word-learning levels seen in young children.

Dogs may be man's best friend, but some breeds are friendlier than others. Researchers from the University of Helsinki studied over 11,000 dogs in a paper published in iScience in 2023. They explored ...

The world’s oldest dog is Bobi, a 31-year-old Portuguese dog who likes long naps by the fire. Bobi was born in 1992 when his owner was just 8 years old. Pets are often an important pillar in a child’s ...