Ciara Farrell, a Kennel Club Historian, tells Country Living: "Dog ‘breeds’, as we know them today, are a fairly modern ...

The Birman cat is a medium to large breed with a silky, semi-long coat, deep blue eyes, and a distinct color-point pattern.

Aptly called the "King of Terriers," the first terrier on the list is also the largest: the Airedale Terrier. These ...

DNA shines a light back into the past, showing us things that fossils can't. But how far back can that light extend? Some of the oldest DNA sequences come from mastodon and polar bear fossils about 50 ...

OAKLAND, Tenn. – A dog that recently turned 20 years old is believed to be the oldest living golden retriever in the world. The retriever, named August or “Augie,” lives in Oakland, Tennessee, with ...

Frailty threatens older individuals because it increases their vulnerability to detrimental health outcomes, such as falling, ...

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Ever wonder why some dogs seem to grin from ear to ear after a ...

CARSON CITY, Mich. (WOOD) — A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — An 82-year-old metro man defied the odds this weekend, potentially becoming the oldest person to trek to the South Base Camp of Mount Everest in Nepal. Eight days ago, David ...

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Long-haired dogs have a special kind of magic—their beautiful, ...

Dogs bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love to our lives, but their time with us is often too short. Some breeds, due to their size, genetics, or health predispositions, have shorter ...