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8,000-Year-Old Rock Art Includes the World's Oldest Images of Dogs
By Megan Gannon published
Archaeologists have identified what may be the world's oldest images of dogs. The 8,000-year-old hunting scenes even feature some dogs on leashes.
Puppy Love: Owning a Dog Linked to Better Heart Health
By Samantha Mathewson published
Good news for dog owners: Man's best friend may help lower a person's risk of heart disease, a new study from Sweden finds.
Doggone: Your Best Friend Is Red-Green Colorblind
By Laura Geggel published
If you're ever deciding between throwing a red ball or a green ball for your dog to fetch, know this: It doesn't matter to Fido because dogs are red-green colorblind, a new small study suggests.
Puppers! Our History with Canines Unfolds in 'Science Comics: Dogs'
By Mindy Weisberger published
The humorous new book "Science Comics: Dogs" entertainingly explains why today's canines look and behave very differently from their wolf ancestors.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: It Helps Them Consolidate Memories
By Stephanie Pappas published
Bursts of brain activity called "sleep spindles" work to consolidate memories in dogs as they snooze, just like in humans.
Your Dog Doesn't Want Just Your Food — He Wants Your Attention
By Samantha Mathewson published
Your dog may be trying to tell you something. From an inquisitive head tilt to "puppy dog eyes," the expressions of our canine companions may be their attempts to communicate, a new study finds.
Puppies Are 'Likely Source' of Outbreak That Has Sickened Dozens in US
By Rachael Rettner published
The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Campylobacter — a bacteria that causes diarrhea — linked with puppies sold at U.S. pet stores.
African Dogs Vote by Sneezing
By Jen Viegas published
A novel theory holds that these endangered dogs use sneezes to vote on when their packs will move away from resting areas to begin hunting.
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