Once used to hunt wolves and bring down red deer in the Scottish Highlands, the Scottish deerhound is one of Britain’s oldest and most noble breeds. Today, it remains a gentle giant — elegant, devoted ...

Parrots are vibrant, charismatic, and fascinating creatures. They have become popular pets, but they are a huge responsibility. A recent survey showed that bird ownership among Gen Z (people born in ...

Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds. But dachshunds are increasingly hot dogs.

But those two are far from the only speedy breeds out there. For example, in the American Kennel Club's Fastest Dogs 2025 competition (which sees qualifying canines compete in a 100-yard dash), the ...

The oldest ringed curlew in the UK has been spotted by birdwatchers in the New Forest. Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust ...

No doubt about it, greyhound dogs are quick. Famous for being the fastest dog breed in the world, greyhounds possess truly ...

Learn more about the evolution of domesticated dogs from wolf to pug.

Discover the fascinating story of the Alpine Mastiff, a massive and powerful dog breed that once roamed the mountains of Europe. With its origins dating back to ancient times, the Alpine Mastiff was a ...

A horse’s useful life is not just for being ridden,” Paige Blumer said. “They have so much more purpose and so much more worth and so many things we can learn from them. … It’s so enjoyable to ...

Often dismissed as “stray,” the Indian Pariah Dog is actually one of the world’s oldest dog lineages, dating back over 15,000 years. Naturally evolved rather than selectively bred, these resilient ...

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Some dogs turn heads the moment they walk into a room. They carry ...

Long before kennel clubs and social media trends, certain dogs were already woven into human life as hunters, guardians, and camp companions. Genetic research often groups several of them among ...