Dogs

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. Illustration.

Study finds dogs' personality traits influence their TV viewing behavior

 A Holon woman shelters with her pet dog and birds.

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

 Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage.

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.

To keep your dog safe in the car too: The manufacturer launching a line for pets

Toyota launches Toyota Pets in Israel – a premium accessories collection that "changes the game for traveling with dogs."

 Safety Leash and Harness

Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds

Ancient DNA shows no evidence of imported dogs in Luistari burials.

 Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds. Illustration.

Iran's war on pets: Tehran bans walking dogs across 18 cities

Despite dog ownership being heavily frowned upon by Islamic authorities in Iran, BBC News reported that owning man’s best friend has become increasingly popular among Iranian youth.

 For owners of senior dogs, Phoenix’s new insurance expansion is particularly significant

Baby killed in northern Israel by family's pit bull

Medics responded to the call and performed CPR on the baby girl, who later died of her injuries in the intensive care unit of Rambam Hospital.

Pit bull in quarantine after allegedly biting a 10-month-old baby.

As Antisemitism and Global Crime Rise, Israeli-Trained Dogs Become the First Line of Defense


United Hatzalah provides dog therapy to survivors, first responders at missile impact sites

This is to "help survivors and families evacuated from their damaged homes," United Hatzalah added.

 Two IDF soldiers with a United Hatzalah therapy dog, Hope, as part of a new psychotraumatic support program, June 2025.

The struggles faced by Israeli pet parents under Iranian attack

The news may overwhelm some with anxiety, but it also offers context, guidance, and some sense of understanding. Our pets, however, don’t have that luxury.

 A cat rescued from the rubble of an apartment building hit by an Iranian building.

Ahead of summer: The hotel chain that will pamper your dogs

Metaylim hotels and Purina partner to offer guests arriving with dogs in summer a Pro Plan Dental Care treat pack to help keep their dogs’ oral hygiene and fresh breath.

 A dog at the hotel

CCTV footage shows dog carrying dead newborn in mouth at Indian hospital

Dr. Verma stated: 'We suspect that the girl has given birth to the child in the toilet'.

 Half-a-dozen stray street dogs roaming in a residential area in north India.

Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial

'Only the elite would receive a burial like this,' said archaeologist Anja Roth Niemi.

 Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial.