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 may have domesticated themselves because they really liked snacks, model suggests
Competing theories explain how dogs came to be domesticated from wolves. Now, a new study adds further support to the idea that they domesticated themselves.
Smarter dogs have smaller brains, surprising study reveals
A study looking at the brain size of different breeds relative to their skulls reveals how humans have altered the species through artificial selection.
We finally know why dogs shake when they're wet
We now know the nerve responsible for dogs shaking water all over your dry clothes.
Why do dogs' paws smell like Fritos?
Why do dogs' paws smell like corn chips? A veterinarian explains the cause of this olfactory offense.
Dogs can smell their humans' stress, and it makes them sad
Dogs can smell when people are stressed, and it seems to make them feel downhearted.
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?
'Puppy eyes' didn't evolve just for humans, study of wild dogs finds
A new study debunks the idea that domestic dogs specifically evolved puppy dog eyes to tug on our heartstrings.
Why do dogs sniff each other's butts?
And like dogs, why do cats also sniff fellow felines' behinds?
