They are sleeker, more understated, and rarely as desperate for humans' attention as their canine counterparts. But, according to a new study, many cats share a trait more frequently associated with ...

It took thousands of years of selective breeding for wolves to become the Golden Retrievers you see at dog parks today. Domesticated dogs are very different from their wild counterparts, but according ...

If you think of a game of fetch, you might picture a dog running back and forth, eagerly retrieving a ball. But a new, first-of-its-kind study in the journal Scientific Reports shows that they're not ...

Playing fetch? It’s not just for dogs — some cats enjoy it as well, according to a new study. This behavior appears to be self-taught in many cats, with no specific training from their owners. A ...

Your cat’s favorite activities are probably sleeping, eating, and batting your face at odd hours. But you might be surprised to learn that fetch, an activity long associated with dogs — could also be ...

The reason why cats fetch things is not clear. Cats and dogs, perennial companions as pets, embody distinct characteristics that cater to diverse lifestyles. Dogs, known for their loyalty and sociable ...

A game of fetch is a firm favourite of dogs - but cats have surprisingly been found to like it too. However cats may 'manipulate' their doting owners by refusing to fetch unless they have decided to ...

It's commonly associated with dogs…but cats play fetch too, according to a study. Researchers have discovered four in 10 cats also enjoy retrieving toys and objects for their owner, with breeds that ...

COBLESKILL, N.Y. — Luna the springer spaniel is learning to sniff out a troublesome golf course fungus in return for a tennis ball while helping her handler fetch a new breed of bachelor’s degree. The ...