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Dogs share a unique bond with humans as our closest companions and the first domesticated animals. Stacker shows how through association, mutually beneficial bonding, domestication, and selective breeding, humans have left a permanent imprint on the evolution of dogs.

Stacker consulted data from the American Kennel Club to rank dog breeds categorized as having an "infrequent" or "when necessary" barking level. 

Stacker pulled data from the American Kennel Club to put together a list of the 20 most popular mid-size dog breeds in the United States, as of 2024.

Stacker's slideshow showcases 10 of the most popular dog breeds that adore winter weather. It also gives insight into each dog breed and why each breed is suited to cold weather.

We love our "fur babies," but we can't always feed them the same thing we are eating—no matter how much they beg. Stacker looks at 50 different foods to determine which are safe for your dog and which are not.

Instagram has become the go-to place for dog lovers. Stacker has rounded up 50 of the most popular and well-known dog accounts.

Stacker created a list of 20 animals other than dogs that can provide emotional support or be therapy animals. Birds, pigs, and even snakes can help people cope with anxiety and depression or be loving companions to kids with disabilities.

Stacker compiled a list of the 47 dog breeds with the shortest average lifespans to read up on before you fall in love with a new canine companion.

This Stacker slideshow offers a list of 51 questions and answers for pet lovers about common dog questions. These include things like answers on why dogs lick people and other frequent queries about man's best friend.

Stacker explores the best dog breed the year you were born, grouped into years with the same dog. 

Stacker tests your feline knowledge with 25 real Jeopardy questions about cats. Pulled from the J! Archive, these questions will assess how much you know about breeds, cat health, and famous felines from history.

This article tells the stories of 30 courageous canine companions, using information collected from internet sources. Stacker used stories about military dogs, therapy dogs, police dogs, and pet dogs.

This article tells the stories of 30 courageous K-9 companions, using information collected from internet sources. Stacker used stories about military dogs, therapy dogs, police dogs, and pet dogs.

This story identifies 16 quiet dog breeds. Along with showing the popularity rank of the dog, the story states its weight, life expectancy, and a couple of facts about the breed.

Stacker carefully considers the dog breeds that have attacked the most people.

Stacker explores designer dog breeds in photos. 

This story ranks the top 20 largest house cat breeds, by weight. There are 22 cats breeds listed, due to ties for a ranking. Weight was established as the midpoint described in a cat's breed description, with ties broken by the upper boundary of the weight.

Looking for a new feline friend? This list of the 22 tiniest cat breeds will help you narrow down the search.

Stacker breaks down 30 luxurious services for your pooch.

Stacker put together dog breeds ideal for millennials.