Dogs
Deemed as man’s best friend, the Dog is a species that has become part of many families. Dogs, members of the genus Canis, have been domesticated for over 10000 years and form a large part of human’s lives. Generally a dog's intelligence and obedience allows it to be easily trained, this characteristic has allowed dogs to take on roles to help our society, such as guide, rescue and police dogs. Depending on your definition, there are about 340 breeds of dog, the most popular of these include Retrievers, German Shepherd dogs and Bulldogs.
What is the deadliest creature in the UK?
Man’s best friend? Yeah, right.
Why do dogs like sticking their heads out of car windows?
They're not just feeling the wind in their fur...
Time with dogs could help improve your concentration, study finds
Need another excuse to hang out with your hound? Here’s one: scientists have now shown it increases the power of your brain waves.
Puppy love: How science explains our special bond with dogs
Researchers are increasingly uncovering the mechanisms by which we understand our pet pooches and how they understand us.
Study finally reveals which dogs live the longest
How long can we expect our floofy best friends to be with us? The results are in.
Here’s how to tell if your dog actually loves you, according to science
Your dog is so pleased to see you when you get home. Then again, that’s also when you feed them. So does your dog see you as their best friend or merely a food delivery system?
How to tell if your dog is a genius, according to new study
You may think your pup is pretty smart, but is it a genius?
Simple ways to calm your stressed dog on fireworks night, according to an expert
A canine psychologist shares top tip to soothe your anxious pooch during bonfire night.
Why does my dog give me side eye?
Dogs showing the whites of their eyes – side eye – is a behavioural quirk our ancestors may have inadvertently bred for during domestication.
4 crucial questions about dog psychology, answered by an expert
We unpack a quartet of important queries about your pooch.
Dog years to human years: Here's how old your dog actually is
Dog math is a popular concept, suggesting your dog is rapidly ageing at seven years compared to our one. But how true is this?
The (adorable) science of how dogs use ‘puppy eyes’ to influence humans
Inside the strange evolutionary tale of how our pooches learned to better bond with humans.
Here’s what diet your dog really needs to stay healthy, according to science
There’s a dizzying number of choices for what to feed your pooch – but what's best?
6 simple ways to instantly improve your dog’s life, according to science
A steak? A permanent place on the sofa? On open car window to lean out of during a long drive? What's most likely to make your dog jump for joy?
The (completely adorable) ways dogs know exactly how you’re feeling
Ever get the feeling your dog knows what you’re thinking? It might be because they’re picking up on cues you didn’t realise you were transmitting.
Secrets of the butt sniff: The hidden data dogs gather during a canine handshake
Dogs will happily put their noses in some unpleasant places. So what are they expecting to find out from them?
What is the mirror test?
This self-recognition test has been conducted on humans as well as animals.
Here’s the real reason your dog gives that ‘guilty look’
Sometimes dog owners fall into the trap of interpreting their pets’ actions in human terms.
Top 10: Biggest dog breeds in the world
Our best friends can sometimes be a bit too big to cuddle-up with on the sofa.
The (incredibly adorable) reason your dog stares at you
What exactly is going on behind those big, brown eyes?
Instant Genius Podcast | Inside the mind of a dog, with Prof Alexandra Horowitz
What your pooch is really trying to tell you.
The strange reasons your dog eats grass (and poop)
Don't pretend like your pup hasn't done it.
What's the longest a dog can live for?
It's a dog's life, but how long it lasts depends on a number of factors, including size and breed.
The (rather gross) reason your dog loves to lick people
Be warned: the answer involves more regurgitation than you might think.