A study published by Nature Ecology & Evolution shows that the distinctive coat patterns we recognize in today's favorite dog breeds aren't actually due to mutation and domesticated breedings, as ...

Whether purebred or mixed breed, dogs come in a variety of colors and patterns, from dark to light, solid to spotted, and everything in between. Do you know what a brindle coat is, or what a merle ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but variations in color patterns provide some of their most distinctive characteristics. A newly released study sheds light on a subset of these patterns, ...

Alteneder, who blogs about crafts at Joe, June, and Mae, delivers an enthusiastic, if somewhat intimidating, primer on using foundation paper piecing to create “cute, colorful” quilt blocks with ...

Debbie Bliss had been wondering for some time whether her idea for a book of hand-knitted outfits for dogs would get off the ground. Conversations with her editor about her hand-knitting bestsellers ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Dogs may look adorable when they snooze, but their sleeping habits actually hold fascinating clues on how living with humans has shaped canine behaviour. The sleep-wake patterns of the dog can also ...