Study Says Large Dog Breeds Are More Behaved Than Small Breeds

According to a recent study, large dog breeds are better behaved and likely to be less aggressive than small breeds. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo studied 665 pet dogs from 57 breeds, all varying in size. The dog owners filled out online questionnaires about themselves, the traits of their dog, and the dog’s […]

New Study Says Toddlers Choose To Help Dogs Impulsively

In a study published on January 15 in the journal Human-Animal Interactions, researchers found that toddlers can extend their empathy to animals. The new peer-reviewed study, which sought to understand whether children can help dogs willingly, found that toddlers were not only able to understand the dogs’ needs but also were ready and able to […]