Medical experiments on research dogs could be phased out soon — a change that’s based as much on science as ethics.

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

Medical experiments on research dogs could be phased out soon--a change that's based as much on science as ethics. Pressure is coming from within the scientific community as well as from activists, ...