Some breeds that were once used for specific purposes have now seen their numbers decline as our needs shift. So, in light of ...

But despite their talents, they remain one of the least-known and most endangered breeds. If you want a dog that can do it all, the Mudi is waiting—while they still exist. The Irish ...

Labradors, French Bulldogs and Cocker Spaniels are among the UK's most popular dogs, however, there are dozens of lesser-known breeds at risk of going extinct.

“When we were first looking at doing this, a lot of people wanted to know: What dog do I use in dealing with wolves and grizzly bears?” Julie Young, a Utah-based research biologist with the USDA’s ...

Of all chicken breeds, one in ten is now extinct, and a further 30% are endangered. How did this happen? Over the past century, the goal of animal husbandry has shifted from breeding hardy ...

It has strong connections to dog breeds from Korea, according to a study by researchers from Nagoya University and elsewhere. The breed is characterized by a smaller head and a more muscular and ...