Dogs have been "man's best friend" for thousands of years, during which humans have orchestrated an explosion of dog breeds, from tiny Chihuahuas to gigantic Great Danes. But despite our close relationship, dogs will never speak human, so we can only truly know how dogs see the world by researching their biology and behavior. At Live Science, our expert writers and editors keep you updated on the latest canine research, provide facts about the dog family and answer your most hound-ing questions like "Do dogs love us?" and "How long do dogs live?", so there's always dog news, features and articles to read.
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—Dogs: History, evolution and behavior of our best friends
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Dogs may have domesticated themselves because they really liked snacks, model suggestsCompeting theories explain how dogs came to be domesticated from wolves. Now, a new study adds further support to the idea that they domesticated themselves.
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We finally know why dogs shake when they're wetWe now know the nerve responsible for dogs shaking water all over your dry clothes.
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Dogs can smell their humans' stress, and it makes them sadDogs can smell when people are stressed, and it seems to make them feel downhearted.
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Why do dogs look like their owners?When a dog looks strikingly like its owner, is that a coincidence or is there more to the story?
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'Puppy eyes' didn't evolve just for humans, study of wild dogs findsA new study debunks the idea that domestic dogs specifically evolved puppy dog eyes to tug on our heartstrings.
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Why do dogs sniff each other's butts?And like dogs, why do cats also sniff fellow felines' behinds?
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Genetic quirk in 25% of Labrador retrievers can lead to overeating, obesityScientists have discovered that a genetic mutation in certain breeds of dogs can lead to obesity.
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French bulldog puppy spontaneously regrows jaw after surgery in 1st known case of its kindCornell veterinarians discovered a puppy whose jaw they had surgically removed because of a cancerous tumor had regrown it just eight weeks after the operation.
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Why do dogs chase their tails?Why are dogs, especially puppies, in endless pursuit of their tails?
