Although Maltese dogs are intrinsically linked with the Mediterranean island of Malta, it’s not known if they actually originated there – they’re said to have been imported by the Phoenicians (people ...

No matter how loyal and loving someone's friendships and family relationships may be, they often do not experience true, unconditional love until they adopt a pet. Dogs and cats trust their families ...

A dog has left internet viewers in hysterics with his stubborn refusal to get up and go for a walk, despite his owners trying their absolute hardest. Leanne Wilkinson shared the hilarious clip on ...

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Barking, growling and walking on all fours wasn’t just a fun game of mimicking a beloved family pet for Oxana Malaya. Instead, at age 3, adopting the savage traits of animals became a way of life for ...

Having a senior dog can be a challenge, but most dog owners love their pets enough to take on the challenge and look after them in their old age, as they've looked after their owners. In a video on ...

Looking into how twins’ genetics work can give researchers new insights into how different lifestyles and habits affect two people with the same genetic blueprint. Identical twins Marzieh and Razieh ...

When most people think of whiskers, they think of cats — even the most straightforward drawing of a cat often includes long whiskers — but did you know that dogs have whiskers too? Just like cat ...

1. How many dogs are in the United States? The exact dog population in the U.S. is difficult to determine, but pet associations throughout the country have attempted to pin down a number. Each ...