For a dog, it’s good to be small and have a long nose. In the United Kingdom, breeds matching that description, such as miniature dachshunds and some terriers, can expect to have the longest lives, ...

Ask any pet parent about their pup’s longevity and they’ll likely tell you they wish dogs could live forever. And while an anti-aging drug for canines is in the works, dog owners still have to grapple ...

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. There are many factors that influence a dog’s lifespan. A dog’s breed and size play a significant role. Smaller dogs (like Yorkies) tend to live longer ...

Face up to this study about your pet pooch’s life expectancy. An analysis of more than 584,000 canines in the United Kingdom has uncovered that dogs with squished faces and small noses are likely to ...

If you’ve ever noticed your friend’s tiny Chihuahua still bouncing around well into its teens while your neighbor’s Great Dane started slowing down after just a few years, you’re not imagining things.

We asked scientists from the Dog Aging Project for practical tips to improve your dog’s lifespan—from what to feed them to exactly how often they need a walk. Dog owners take their pets for a swim at ...

The UK has long been considered to have some of the strongest animal welfare laws in the world. Beginning with Martin’s act on the cruel treatment of cattle, through to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and ...

When you hear about “science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us” it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and ...