Veterinary experts are calling for changes to dog breeding guidelines despite reported genetic progress in reducing breathing ...

Breed-Specific Health Concerns: Is Your Pet at Risk? Just as humans inherit traits from their families, our pets carry genetic legacies that can impact their health. Every pet breed has unique health ...

Dogs have been around humans for over 30,000 years and have earned themselves the title of humans’ best friends. Since being domesticated, the species has undergone dramatic changes due to selective ...

Local authority inspectors who issue licenses to dog breeders need clearer guidance and better support so they can more effectively protect animal welfare, a new report says. The report, by ...

It's a common belief that purebred dogs are more prone to disease than mixed-breed dogs, but a new study led by researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS ...

Brachycephalic, or flat-faced, dog breeds are popular for many reasons, including their cute faces and charming personalities ...

Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a breathing disorder common in dogs such as Bulldogs, French ...

With their smushed-in faces and button noses, French bulldogs, pugs and bulldogs are among the most popular breeds in the U.S. But their stout stature has a dark side: the breeds are prone to health ...

Labradoodles, puggles, dorgis, cavoodles, cavapoos: whatever you call them, there’s no escaping the explosion of designer crossbreeds parading along our streets and through our dog parks these days.

Speaking on his TikTok channel, Dr Alex Crow explained that while he is very fond of these breeds and enjoys seeing them in ...