Where they began: The Sphynx breed started from a natural genetic mutation in 1966 Canada, leading to their signature hairless look and affectionate personality. Why they’re special: Highly social, ...

Kristi Valentini writes health and lifestyle articles for pets and people, often with her pup Penny by her side. A huge animal lover, she’s been known to bring home lost kittens, foster puppies and ...

A University of Calgary archaeologist has found evidence that the Classic Period Maya were trading live dogs over long ...

Found hairless in appalling squalor in Texas, a resilient pup nicknamed Dobby is now soaking up love after being rescued by ...

The French Bulldog has held the title of America's most popular dog breed for four straight years, according to the latest ...

Ollie reports on 10 small hypoallergenic dog breeds that shed minimally, making them ideal for allergy sufferers seeking ...

Itchy skin, ear infections and bloating can all be symptoms of dog allergies, and they're a frustrating and uncomfortable experience for pets and their humans. But there’s good news: Certain foods can ...

Archaeologists working at the Wari site of Castillo de Huarmey in Peru have found what they say is the first faunal evidence of Peruvian hairless dogs, offering a rare look at how ancient dogs lived ...

It is, perhaps, the most extraordinary animal on the face of the Earth. Not only because of its strange and striking appearance: it is wrinkled, pink, almost hairless, with disproportionate teeth ...