Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient ...

Their new study, published in PNAS, examined 2,693 genomes from modern and ancient dogs and wolves. It shows that 64% of dog ...

Dogs were the first of any species that people domesticated, and they have been a constant part of human life for millennia.

New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them.

New research suggests that most modern dogs carry a small but detectable dose of wolf DNA acquired after domestication.

New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals that the majority of dogs living today have low but detectable ...

Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.

If you’ve ever joked that your lap dog was ferocious or your furry friend has got some wolf in her, you might be right. A ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

A wolf was caught on camera displaying behavior never seen before in wild canids, members of the dog family, as it appeared to use tools to gather food. The animal was observed in the Indigenous ...

Your furry friend might sleep on your bed and beg for treats, but deep down, your dog still carries ancient wolf behaviors.

Learn more about how ancient wolf DNA is still found in modern dogs, and how it’s shaped those breeds.