Some dogs with pointy ears originated in colder climates, where having relatively short ears meant they were less likely to be afflicted by frostbite, says Jerry Klein, DVM, chief veterinarian with ...

Though there are over 10 million years of evolutionary time between red foxes and domestic dogs, the resemblance between the two animals is undeniable. Fox-like dogs share several physical and ...

It's no secret that man's best friend evolved from their fellow canine the wolf, and there are still many dogs with pointy ears today that match those of their wolf ancestors. Dogs use their upright ...

Dogs often make us fall in love with every little thing about them, from their wagging tails to their bouncing steps and soulful eyes, but some pups have an extra feature that’s just too adorable to ...

The Greek dog breed, the Alopekis, is a small, fox-like canine with a rich history rooted in antiquity's cultural and rural ...

Droopy ears are a pretty common trait in Bloodhounds, Basset Hounds and Beagles. Most dogs with long ears were bred to follow prey over vast distances, as it can help them to funnel scents directly ...

It seems that every sport, specialty, or interest group eventually develops its own language to describe the things that are important to them. The world of dogs is no different. For example, when ...