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Those tiny, fluffy dogs walking down the street may look cute but beware — they probably have some wolf in them.That is the discovery announced on Monday by U.S. scientists, who were surprised to find that nearly two thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf DNA.And it is not genetic leftovers from when dogs originally evolved from wolves around 20,000 years ago, but instead suggests that domesticated dogs and wild wolves have interbred within the last few thousand years.This does not mean that “wolves are coming into your house and mixing it up with your pet…

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Humans don’t question their ability to love their dogs. We feed and exercise them, set our schedules based on their needs, get up with them in the middle of the night, buy them silly toys, and tell them our deepest secrets. For years, however, scientists and animal behaviorists have researched whether our dogs have the ability to return our love. Are we being anthropomorphic when we interpret our dogs’ behavior in human terms of love? Summaries of some of these research findings are included below. They may or may not tell you whether dogs are capable of feeling this strong…

Visitors to Ligonier Township’s Graceful Aging Wellness Center will get the chance to meet America’s top-ranked golden retriever and some of his younger kennel mates during a Feb. 13 “Puppy Love” event. Daniel, a golden retriever who took best in breed in November at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia, will be featured at the local 2 p.m. event. He’ll be joined by his owner, Tammy Tomlinson, and several of the puppies from her home-based Hillock Golden Retrievers kennel, also in Ligonier Township. All are welcome to come to the free program in the center’s group fitness room, located within…

Celebrating 20 Years: Stories from Some of Our Longest-Serving Teammates 08.31.2023 As we at Lazy Dog celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re taking a moment to soak in the milestones and growth we’ve had over the years. But what truly makes this celebration special is the unwavering dedication of our teammates since day one. We recently sat down with a few of our most tenured teammates — Regional Culinary Director Sean Montes, Cook Santiago Espinoza Mendoza, and Server Mario Lino — who have been instrumental in shaping our success. Join us as they share their experiences, stories and reflections on their…

Eamonn Holmes gave his pet dog Maggie a cuddle while chatting about her adoption on Monday. The This Morning presenter encouraged his fans to adopt animals rather than buy them, and opened up about his own experience rescuing Maggie.WATCH: Eamonn Holmes shares story of pet dog Maggie’s adoptionHe explained on Instagram Stories: “I think of how we adopted her, we rescued her from the Dog’s Trust… Our son Jack, who would have been eight, he so wanted a dog, so we went down to the Dog’s Trust and I see this beautiful little black doggie and I thought, ‘That’s really nice,’…

On March 13, 1942, the Quartermaster Corps (QMC) of the United States Army begins training dogs for the newly established War Dog Program, or “K-9 Corps.”Well over a million dogs served on both sides during World War I, carrying messages along the complex network of trenches and providing some measure of psychological comfort to the soldiers. The most famous dog to emerge from the war was Rin Tin Tin, an abandoned puppy of German war dogs found in France in 1918 and taken to the United States, where he made his film debut in the 1922 silent film The Man…

Having a dog means taking on numerous duties, but according to one vet, there’s a crucial responsibility that many owners overlook. Whilst you’ll be well-versed in providing your pet with their favourite meals, ensuring they have constant access to clean drinking water, and maintaining a routine of regular exercise, how confident are you about managing your dog’s dental hygiene? Amir the Vet has highlighted a “common” error amongst dog owners, noting that “dental care is one of the most ignored aspects of canine health”. He described it as “truly so sad” when encountering a dog whose teeth have been neglected,…

Laura Hobgood reveals how the relationship between dogs and humans has been marked by both love and exploitation Southwestern University’s Dr. Laura Hobgood is a true champion for dogs. Not only is she a leading canine scholar, but she also tirelessly works directly with dogs in need. I’ve known about her excellent book A Dog’s History of the World: Canines and the Domestication of Humans for some time, and when it was recently issued in paperback, I reread it and wanted to know more about her remarkable wide-ranging and historical work. Each time I went through it the pages were…

Believe it or not, “the dog ate my homework” excuse is over 100 years old. The first known anecdote involving a dog eating important documents came about around 1905. A professor was later recorded in 1929 writing, “It is a long time since I have had the excuse about the dog tearing up the arithmetic homework,” suggesting the phrase had been around for some time.In the century since, teachers the world over have heard every variation of excuse about why a student can’t turn in their homework. But, in 2026, we may have fortuitously stumbled on a new one most…