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Chocolate Labs Are Less Healthy Than Their Black and Yellow Puppy Pals
Chocolate-colored labs may be more prone to skin conditions and ear infections than other labs
Is Your Dog Super Smart? No, LOL
The authors of a new paper suggested that scientists have overstated dog smarts. But a dog researcher tells Live Science we should study canines anyway.
Puppy Outbreak: What Dog Owners Should Know About Campylobacter
Disease outbreaks among humans are common. But outbreaks among humans from puppies? That's a scenario that's much rarer.
People Are Feeding Their Dogs Grain-Free Diets, and It May Be Bad for Their Hearts
Opinion So-called "grain-free" dog foods have become popular these days; but the diets may not be good for some pooches' hearts.
Why Do Dogs Scratch the Ground After They Pee?
Your dog's ground-kicking habit could reveal more about your pet than you think.
People Are Using Dog DNA Tests to Make Life-or-Death Decisions About Their Pets. They Shouldn't.
Are genetic tests for dogs and cats accurate?
Mystery 'Dogman' Beast Shot in Montana Was Just a Gray Wolf, DNA Shows
When the beast was found, its features led to some pretty wild speculation about whether it was a dire wolf, a dog-wolf hybrid or perhaps a dog-human hybrid (seriously, people?).
