Choosing a dog breed is often an act of the heart, drawn by temperament, appearance, or a long family history with a ...

Veterinary professionals are being urged to lead efforts against extreme breeding practices by refusing to own, breed, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Campaigners say there is a 'full list' of 67 breeds that would be banned if new rules were passed into law ...

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.