While most people can accept the fact that a dog's coat color can predict a human being’s emotional response to the dog (click here for an example) it is more difficult for people to accept the fact ...

WASHINGTON – Today's dogs are descendants of ancient wolves. Now, it turns out, at least some of today's wolves inherited traits from ancient dogs. Gray wolves have that name because of their color, ...

Sometimes called tiger-striped dogs, these brindle breeds have some of the most uniquely colored coats in all the animal kingdom A dog’s coat is one of its most striking features, whether it’s ...

Red and pink noses are normal for certain breeds of dog and will be present from puppyhood,” says Liza Cahn, DVM, a ...

Researchers leverage citizen science and dog DNA samples to characterize a variant in the MC1R gene, one of the earliest mutations related to dog domestication VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS ...

A discovery about the genetics of coat color in dogs could help explain why humans come in different weights and vary in our abilities to cope with stress. The protein that determines coat color in ...

The discovery of a gene responsible for black coat color in dogs may help researchers understand fundamental processes in humans, including the regulation of body weight and stress hormones. The gene ...

Choosing a dog can be a daunting task, given the incredible variety of breeds worldwide, made even trickier by considering coat, fur type, and color. While the exact number of dog breeds is up for ...

Why are Irish Setters so red while other breeds can come in different hues? Geneticists now have an answer for why some dogs have more intense coat colors than others. Why are Irish Setters so red?