Dogs

A woman is being charged with gross animal cruelty after 41 dogs were seized in Östergötland county in 2024. The dogs lived in dire conditions in a house covered in feces, without heat, and competing for food. The woman denies the charges.

January 07, 2026 Reported by AI

New research reveals that domestic dogs began developing diverse sizes and shapes over 11,000 years ago, far earlier than previously thought. A comprehensive analysis of ancient canid remains challenges the notion that modern dog breeds stem mainly from recent selective breeding. Instead, it highlights a long history of coevolution between humans and canines.