Competing theories explain how dogs came to be domesticated from wolves. Now, a new study adds further support to the idea that they domesticated themselves. When you purchase through links on our ...

Researchers previously thought dingoes were distance cousins of domestic dogs, though still genetically similar enough to frequently breed with the wild canines, creating hybrids. However, recent ...

A new study reveals that modern dogs retain previously overlooked genetic traits inherited from wolves. These ancient DNA ...

The gray wolf, also called the timber wolf, is the largest member of the canine family with fur ranging from gray to brown, black or white. Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...