Smithsonian Magazine

Small Dogs Tend to Live Longer Than Big Dogs. Scientists Say They Might Finally Know Why—and It Goes to the Molecular Level

Larger breeds like Great Danes seem to accumulate changes to chemical tags on their DNA more quickly than tinier breeds, such ...

In 1986, Chernobyl’s reactor blast forced residents to leave dogs behind; decades later, 302 dogs formed distinct genetic groups 15 km apart

A study of 302 Chernobyl dogs found distinct genetic populations near the nuclear plant and in Chernobyl City, about 15 km ...

Chihuahuas Are Made Up of *What* Kind of Animal?! This New Study Is Totally Wild

Everyone's favorite (and not-so-favorite) ankle biter is the star of a new study, and it turns out these little dudes have a ...

Dogs follow human walking cues, even when all they see are dots

Dogs do not always need a pointing finger or a spoken command to know where to look. A new study suggests that the way a ...
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21 Animals Dogs Often Struggle to Get Along With

Dogs are known for their friendly nature, but there are certain animals they often find challenging to coexist with. While some interactions may be playful, others can lead to misunderstandings or ...
USA Today

Does your dog seem a bit wolfy? A new study explains why.

What’s furry, cute, and may have ancestral ties to ancient wolves? Possibly, your dog. Researchers at the New York-based American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of ...