Hundreds of years ago, many dog breeds were bred for specific jobs and tasks. For example, terriers were used for hunting small prey and Newfoundlands were bred to assist with boat and water jobs. In ...

Just like people--no two dogs are the same. Two littermates born mere minutes apart can grow up to look completely different and live opposite lives, but there are a few things--like instincts--that ...

As JoAnna Yund talked on her cell phone and sheep grazed on her farmland in Chisago City, Minn., a young working dog hung by her side, tracking her every movement and anticipating the next command.

Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, ...