Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A major review finds dogs rarely replace children, but “pet parenting” can fulfill nurturing needs and reshape modern family life.

Providing a dog with their own bed can give them a sense of personal space. Wayfair is offering a Mid-Century Modern style dog bed for 51% off its original price. The Zipcode Design dog bed features a ...

Modern dogs are not just changing on the outside, with new designer breeds and Instagram-ready coats. A growing body of research suggests their brains are quietly reshaping too, with some regions ...

Modern dog breeds come in a mind-boggling array of shapes and sizes—from Chihuahua to Great Dane, corgi to greyhound, pug to German shepherd. In fact, the domestic dog, Canis familiaris, shows more ...

Fewer babies are being born in many wealthy countries, while more households are adding a dog. That overlap has helped popularize the idea of “fur children,” and it raises a blunt question: Are dogs ...

Birth rates are declining worldwide, while dog parenting practices are gaining popularity. What does this growing “furry children” trend reveal about our societies? Researchers from Eötvös Loránd ...