Pointing dog breeds were originally bred as gundogs, typically used for finding game. When a pointing dog sniffs out game, they go “on point”, freezing in position, lifting a paw and aiming their nose ...

New research on canine spacial bias suggests that 'smarter' dogs are more resilient in learning where an object is located. By Laura Baisas Published Nov 18, 2023 10:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science ...

SOUTH OF BALL CLUB, Minn. - In the woods of the Chippewa National Forest, with the late morning sun shining through mostly leafless trees, a beam of light enveloped an English setter named Tyler that ...

Pointing dog breeds were originally bred as gundogs, typically used for finding game. When a pointing dog sniffs out game, they go “on point”, freezing in position, lifting a paw and aiming their nose ...

Dogs and small children who share similar social environments appear to understand human gestures in comparable ways. Looking at how dogs and young children respond to adult pointing actions, ...

One second they’re trotting through the brush, the next—they’re frozen, staring down a scent only they can smell. Pointing dogs have that wild mix of instinct and drama that makes them a favorite in ...