Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Not so long ago, dogs were valued primarily for the jobs they performed. They hunted, herded livestock, and guarded property, which required them to have an ...

Although Maltese dogs are intrinsically linked with the Mediterranean island of Malta, it’s not known if they actually originated there – they’re said to have been imported by the Phoenicians (people ...

It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest ...

Coat (colour and pattern): solid colors, like black, white, gray, brown, red and cream. Tabby, calico and tortoiseshell patterns. The Devon Rex is one of the friendliest cat breeds around. Wide-eyed ...

Originating in Boston, Massachusetts in the 19th Century and bred for dog fighting and bull baiting, you may think Boston Terriers are an aggressive breed. But, as you will discover, they are nothing ...