Research Suggests That Left-Pawed Dogs Are Just Slightly Evil

You probably already assumed that left-pawed dogs — and yes, some dogs do have forepaw and even hindquarter preferences — are ever so slightly evil, but now there’s a scientific study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior to confirm your suspicions that left-pawed dogs are scheming to bark at you and make you seem…

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The Absolute Cutest Dog Cosplay of All Time

This is amazing. British fans proved that they're still completely bonkers, with this parade of canine cosplay. Including a Superman dog, a Darth Vader dog... and a totally adorable dog cosplaying as K-9, the robot dog from Doctor Who. (Awwwwww.)

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Mansions and Fine Art Made Especially for Cats and Dogs

Don't you think your pet deserves a better home? The most distinguished dogs don't sleep in houses, but in elegant dwellings. There are also TARDIS cat climbers and canine haciendas. Here are the coolest cat and dog homes on Earth.

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Finally, your dog can get in on that sweet Star Wars cosplay action

Fans have been forcing their pets to cosplay since... actually, it's probably not been that long. But now instead of going through all the trouble of making a costume for your furry friend, you can simply buy one, as Costume Craze has unveiled the first ever official Dog Star Wars Cosplay line. And it's awesome.

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Winter is coming, so why not get yourself a real-life Dire Wolf?

Anyone who's seen Game of Thrones and has a pulse has probably coveted the Stark children's dire wolves, the giant lupines that are loyal to their Winterfell masters, powerful, and generally just awesome. Unfortunately, actual dire wolves died out about 10,000 years ago, and even the Starks needed a lttle help from…

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When cats are outlawed, what animals should replace them as pets?

We have learned that cats appear to be environmental murderizers. Some people even want to ban them as pets. Let's say we have to do that for the sake of the Earth. What local, replacement pets would make good replacements for domesticated cats? Here are a few good ideas.

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People believe tortoiseshell cats are "aloof" and "intolerant," study finds

There are a lot of urban legends and folk tales about black cats, but apparently there's nothing worse than a tortoiseshell. A group of psychology researchers have just published a study about people's beliefs when it comes to cats — and it turns out that even cat people judge felines by their colors, rather than…

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Why cloning is a terrible way to bring your pet dog back from the dead

This weekend, Frankenweenie is teaching children about the wonders of brining your beloved pooch back from the dead. We may not have perfected doggie resurrections by electroshock, but some folks have tried to bring their dogs back from the dead (or at least create a genetic facsimile), through cloning. But in addition …

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