Throughout their long history, Qimmit have remained working dogs–still almost exclusively bred by mushers to pull sleds for ...

Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one ...

A new study in Science uses ancient and modern DNA to tell the Qimmeq’s story. It’s a story not just about dogs, but also ...

Least-Behaved Dog Breeds 1. Siberian Husky. Siberian husky’s score: 0 out of 100. The worst behaved dog on the list is the Siberian husky due to its inability to follow an owner’s commands.

A new study based on thousands of DNA sequences and owner surveys finds that less than 10% of a dog's behavior — like howling, herding or retrieving — can be explained by its breed.

The Australian shepherd ranked as the top dog breed in 10 states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, New York and Virginia.

The American Kennel Club website describes the ideal form and temperament of 204 dog breeds, from the affenpinscher (“loyal, curious and famously amusing”) to the Yorkshire terrier (“feisty ...

One of the fastest dog breeds around, the Ibizan Hound can run up to 40 mph! This is due to their lean and agile shape. This sighthound was bred as a rabbit courser, but is also a sweet-natured ...

Munden said any dog breed is suitable for apartments. She urged future dog owners to not focus on the breed, but on the qualities they need a dog to have to comfortably live in their home.

The gene for a growth hormone known as insulinlike growth factor-1 is a key determinant of a dog’s body size. Small breeds and large breeds generally have different versions of the gene.