Dogs

A social phenomenon: Why more people prefer dogs over humans?

More people feel a deep bond with pets, sometimes stronger than with humans. Research and cultural trends explain why this occurs and where the line is drawn.

A man hugging his dog
Dog skull found during an archaeological excavation.

Canine remains discovered in Bulgaria show dog meat may have been Iron Age delicacy - study

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.

WATCH: Fire breaks out at destroyed UNRWA compound in Jerusalem

Then-Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera speaks during an election campaign rally at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, on September 13, 2025.

Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute


How Miri Regev charges money for dogs, punishes the 'Post,' and gaslights Israel - comment

Miri Regev, who said there was no issue with flights during the Iran war because she was managing just fine, is now saying we’re all overreacting while she’s chauffeured.

The Jerusalem Light Rail.

Traveler hotels turn dogs into "certified travelers" with festive bandana

Traveler Hotels chain celebrates International Dog Day with a special experience featuring a photo booth, gift packages, and a bandana ceremony that turns dogs into "certified travelers".

Traveler Hotel Eretz Daphna

London restaurant caught selling dog meat labeled as goat, court told

Health inspectors visited the restaurant where they took a sample of the meat and sent it for analysis, Bromley Magistrates' Court was told.

A vendor cuts dog meat for sale at his roadside stall in Duong Noi village, outside Hanoi (illustrative)

Naked English-French bulldog named Petunia takes title of World’s Ugliest Dog 2025

If bragging rights weren’t enough, Petunia will appear on limited-edition cans of Mug Root Beer, the contest’s sponsor, and appeared on the Today show

Petunia, the world's ugliest dog.

Judy Siegel-Itzkovich (and Sheleg): A journalist who has done it all, and her canine companion

Behind the Bylines: With her clever canine companion Sheleg by her side, Judy Siegel-Itzkovich continues her work in the news, manning the paper’s health and science beat. 

Judy Siegel-Itzkovich and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

The story of Dogxim – the animal that wasn’t supposed to exist

A hybrid between a dog and a pampas fox, a creature that wasn't supposed to exist—but somehow did. Dogxim confused scientists, her genes, and the laws of evolution.

Pampas Grey fox

Study finds dogs' personality traits influence their TV viewing behavior

Factors like age, breed, and prior TV exposure do not significantly affect how dogs engage with television.

 Study finds dogs' personality traits influence their TV viewing behavior. Illustration.

Dogs and cats in war: Preparing your pet for sirens and worst-case scenarios

Just as we have to prepare ourselves and family members for having to leave home quickly if a rocket alert is received, we also need to prepare for our animals to leave with us.

 A Holon woman shelters with her pet dog and birds.

Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage

Despite historical accounts, study finds minimal wolf ancestry in Qimmeq sled dogs.

 Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage.

Sirius Rising: The mystery of Canary Island churches pointing to the Dog Star

Most churches surveyed face the sunrise, but a south-eastern handful match the Dog Star’s 17th-century rise.

 Sirius Rising: Why some Canary Island churches point to the Dog Star.