Most, but not all, dogs play fetch, while cats do so more often than thought About 4 in 10 cats and nearly 8 in 10 dogs like to play fetch, especially males.

Cats and Dogs Play Fetch, but They Play a Little Differently This new research builds on a previous 2023 study in which British researchers found some key characteristics in cats who love to play ...

Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, Mikel Delgado from Purdue University, US, and colleagues report in the open-access journal PLOS ONE ...

Fetch is a game inextricably tied to dogs. But new research shows that cats play fetch, too — maybe more than you thought. Approximately 40% of cats will bring back a thrown toy at least some of ...

A new study shows that, while dogs are prolific fetchers, plenty of cats will regularly play fetch, too.

Dogs aren’t the only pets that like to play fetch—some cats do too, according to new research. Many kitties appear to have learned the behavior on their own, without any intentional training ...

The vast majority of cats in the survey learned to play fetch without training, the Scientific Reports study said. The reason they play it is not yet clear.

Retrieving isn't just for dogs, but the emerging science of cat play can't fully explain the feline phenomenon.

New compelling research shows when cats play, these fun-seeking felines match one another’s faces to have fun, get along, and play fair.

Cats and Dogs Play Fetch, but They Play a Little Differently This new research builds on a previous 2023 study in which British researchers found some key characteristics in cats who love to play ...