Longevity drugs for our canine companions are moving closer to reality. They also raise questions about what it might mean to succeed.
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Javier Milei and His 5 Cloned Dogs in Argentina’s Election
Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian, might soon be Argentina’s next president. He credits his cloned “four-legged children.”
Rishi Sunak to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs in the U.K.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced steps to outlaw the dogs on Friday, after a string of deaths and a social media campaign piled pressure on the government to act.
At This Movie, Their Phones Won’t Bother You. Their Barking Might.
A cinema chain in Britain is welcoming dogs to select screenings. They don’t need their own tickets, and they don’t need to turn off their cellphones.
What It Takes to Be Top Dog Judge
For these canine experts, an invitation to pick the winners of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an honor — and a serious responsibility.
From Alpacas to Yaks, Mammal DNA Yields Its Secrets
The genomes of monkeys, bats, whales and many other mammals are helping scientists tackle big questions about physiology, evolution and one very famous sled dog.
3 Dogs Die After Eating Poisoned Meatballs at a Race in France
The poisonings took place at the French canicross championships, in which people run or cycle while attached to their dogs.
Hunting for Truffles Is a Perilous Pursuit, Especially for the Dogs Who Dig
Truffles are big business, and some are trying to take out the competition by poisoning the dogs that accompany those known as “truffle hunters.”
Two Dogs From North Korea Become Victims of a Political Squabble
Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, gave two pups to South Korea as a symbol of peace. Now the canines are at the center of a political spat between leaders in the South.
What Drove the Creation of Working Dog Breeds?
Genetic variants associated with brain development help distinguish breeds designed for different physical tasks, a new study reports.