Dogs

Ancient DNA shows people partnered with dogs long before agriculture arose

The findings challenge prevailing domestication timelines in anthropology.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage.
Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state

The surprising way to calm the body during sirens

During sirens, the body enters a state of alertness. Studies show that simple petting of a dog or a cat affects stress hormones and returns the body to a calmer state.

|ByDR. SHARON MAOZ
A man hugging his dog

Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows

The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.

|ByREUTERS
A dog is seen wearing a canine shock blanket after being rescued from the Ayalon River on Sunday March 22, 2026 by Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority.

Dog rescued from Ayalon river, Home Front Command names unofficial canine officer

As sirens were sounding in the area due to missile fire from Iran, the dog left its owner’s car and, in panic, jumped into the Ayalon River. 

|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

North Koreans are not eating your dogs, Russia rushes to reassure citizens

Concerns grew following social media reports that pets were going missing - prompting locals to reportedly confront North Koreans about what they were allegedly doing to their dogs.

APRIL 21, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attend a farewell ceremony before Putin's departure at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea June 19, 2024.

Israel Kennel Club to host dog show in Arad to support southern residents

Sponsored by animal food brand Royal Canin, the show will feature around 800 dogs from approximately 130 different breeds, competing for titles in 10 different rings.

APRIL 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Israeli Kennel Club, sponsored by Royal Canin, will hold the largest international dog show in Israel in Arad.

Petah Tikva father-son duo arrested for attacking neighbor, attempting to kidnap dog

The men, aged 62 and 31, allegedly threatened to kill the dog over the barking.

APRIL 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Hebrew University’s innovation in antibiotic eyedrops offers new hope for dogs and humans

A new eyedrop innovation for dogs offers better treatment for bacterial eye infections and could aid human medicine.

APRIL 10, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Eye-tracking glasses show how dogs perceive human gestures. Illustration.

Animals' PTSD from rocket sirens must also be acknowledged - opinion

In memory of Lev, a three-legged dog who became irreversibly paralyzed from fear of rocket sirens, I share his story and invite you to support Wind Chimes’ work with traumatized animals and people.

APRIL 6, 2025BySHARON F. WEIL
‘DESPITE MY usual discomfort with animals, especially ones that shed, I felt an immediate, special connection with Lev,’ says the writer.

Israeli scientists decode how dogs smell using lasers and AI

Journal of Biophotonics: Sensing Dog Brain Reactions to Smell by AI Speckle Pattern Analysis.

MARCH 30, 2025ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Dogs have more than 100 million sensory receptor sites in the nasal cavity.

United Hatzalah launches Israel’s first psychotrauma dog unit

Emotional support dogs offer comfort and stress relief to those in distress

MARCH 30, 2025ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
The united Hatzalah graduating ceremony for participants of its Psychotrauma Canine Unit.

Archaeologists discover well-preserved Roman dog in Belgium

Experts believe the dog was an offering linked to rituals associated with an important building.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Archaeologists discover well-preserved Roman dog under stone foundation in Velzeke.

Promising treatment for dogs with CKD shows positive results

Researchers found a noticeable difference for dogs who were treated with the vitamin D treatment rather

MARCH 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Juja, a sweet and resilient pup, suffered from kidney failure but found relief with this promising treatment.

Purim Spiel: Dog Birthright, the newest frontier Israeli tourism, caters to the furriest Jews

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

MARCH 14, 2025ByAMELIA MARGULIES
DOG BIRTHRIGHT promises to connect four-legged friends with all that Israel has to offer.