Scientists discover when humans and dogs became friends

On the morning of 4 August 1577, the good Christian folk of Bungay assembled in St Mary’s Church for their regular Sunday service. But more sinister forces were also gathering in the Suffolk town. Dar

Whether it’s their distinctive fur pattern, or the Disney film, the Dalmatian is an instinctively recognisable breed with a history that makes it no surprise that Cruella De Vil was so interested. Whi

HEALTH SECRETS When I was a little girl, I was desperate for a dog and plagued my parents who eventually agreed that if I still wanted a dog when I was 10 (and in their opinion old enough to be respon

An archaeological romp through our relationship with our feline friends

Research into a humble molar from a cow’s jawbone may have brought scientists a little closer to unlocking one of the mysteries of Stonehenge: how our Neolithic forebears transported the monument’s va

There's no longer any need to leave your favourite four-legged friend behind when you go on holiday, says Richard MacKichan, because hotels, superyacht designers and airlines are all setting new standards for petfriendly travel