Dogs were played the sound of humans crying. Their reaction shows a unique emotional bond with us that other animals lack.

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Dogs have been with us longer than any other domestic species.

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Can Dogs Think About the Past?

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This $150,000 dog is the new status symbol

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This Svalinn-trained protection dog costs $150,000.

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According to New York Magazine, there's a new status symbol dog for the very rich. It's not a Goldendoodle (or any doodle mix) — or even anything you can fit in a purse.

Dingo or Dog? Ancient DNA Just Settled a Longstanding Canine Debate

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Dingos found to have little domestic dog DNA

George R.R. Martin Loved This Poignant House of the Dragon Addition

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I spent $38,000 to take my toy poodle on a private jet to Japan. I want to plan a trip for my other dogs next.

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Gladys Tsoi took her toy poodle Hershey on a private jet to Japan in April.

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My partner gifted me a dog that became like a child to us. When we broke up, custody of the dog got complicated.

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The author's boyfriend gifted her a dog.

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I don't like dogs, and it's messing up my dating life

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The author, not pictured, isn't a fan of dogs.

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Memorial Day Weekend Is a Great Time to Adopt These Adorable Senior Dogs

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Dog shelters are currently overwhelmed in many parts of the U.S., with some of the oldest dogs often at the highest risk of being euthanized. But now is a great time to consider adopting a dog, especially from a place like San Francisco’s Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, which maintains some of our favorite social media…

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Pet insurance is booming. It's also mostly worthless.

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Pet insurance isn't a total grift. But for many people, insuring their furry friends ends up being a money suck.

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