But, with the myriad modern breeds, what makes for the best scent-detection dog? A new study published in PLOS One figured out the ideal dog characteristics for scent detection, based on structured ...

A lot of dog owners walk their pups with fitness and speed in mind, leaving little room for much else besides the route ahead ...

While some dogs make fantastic jogging partners, others are far less speedy when on a walk. In fact, many dogs meander and take their time sniffing every tree, rock, fire hydrant, or piece of yard ...

Humans have been using the remarkable olfactory abilities of dogs for as long as canines have been domesticated. Our ancestors used the ability of hunting dogs to sniff out prey to help them secure ...

If you have ever had a dog affected by hemangiosarcoma, you know how horrible it is. Hemangiosarcoma is a cancer of cells that line blood vessels and is a common cancer in dogs. Known as the "silent ...