Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but variations in color patterns provide some of their most distinctive characteristics. A newly released study sheds light on a subset of these patterns, ...

New research identifies five genetic phenotypes of dog coats, one of which can be traced back over 2 million years. Reading time: Reading time 2 minutes A recent genetic analysis of dog coloration ...

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The shaded yellow phenotype produced by mutations on the ASIP gene are seen in a collie’s coat color. Susan Larson Some breeds of dogs are prized for their unique coat colors, such as the golden ...

Researchers have successfully uncovered the secret behind the inheritance of coat colour patterns in dogs. A genetic variant responsible for a very light coat in dogs and wolves originated more than ...

In the thick of a Minnesota winter, it’s not uncommon to see dogs — especially those of the short-haired, sinewy or small variety — sporting outerwear on their neighborhood strolls or jaunts around ...

The devil might wear Prada — and it turns out your canine can too. The high-fashion house’s stylish collection of animal accessories has wealthy pet owners pawing for more. The pricey range of ...

If you grew up there, you know, it's durable, warm, and somehow looks good even when covered in dog hair. So when I found out ...

Debbie Bliss had been wondering for some time whether her idea for a book of hand-knitted outfits for dogs would get off the ground. Conversations with her editor about her hand-knitting bestsellers ...