The Catalburun, or Turkish Pointer, is instantly recognizable by its split nose, a rare trait seen in only a handful of dog breeds worldwide. This ancient breed has been a sought-after hunting ...

Dogs were first domesticated between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago, and humanity has not been shy about selectively breeding traits they find practical for survival or even just aesthetically pleasing.

The Samoyed is one of the dog breeds not commonly found in India because their thick, fluffy white coat ...

Discover ten rare dog breeds with unique traits and fascinating histories, from the resilient Chinook sled dog to the elegant Azawakh from West Africa. These breeds, such as the ancient Mexican ...

The sheer size of the Aksaray malaklisi turns heads. Colloquially known as the Turkish mastiff, this breed has roots in Turkey, where it is primarily a livestock guardian dog.

Aberdeen-based rare breeds champion Alice Lennox has joined the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) staff team in the new role of RBST Scottish co-ordinator. Alice will work throughout Scotland to ...

Cats typically haven’t been bred for the huge range of work tasks that dogs have, but genetic mutations have led to some strange differentiation among the cat breeds. Here are ten rare types of ...

C. It creates dog breeds with superior traits. D. It drives up the prices of rare dog breeds. Voice 1: Labrador retrievers are still tugging hardest on the heartstrings of US dog lovers ...

Peter MacQueen heads to the stunning Isle of Skye on a mission to track down one of the rarest dog breeds in the world - the Skye Terrier.

Check out this list of popular dog names, breeds, new trends and even some of the rarest dog names in Franklin County. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The pride of being ...