The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

New research has found that when it comes to which breed of dog might be best for a given task, looks can be deceiving.

As someone who grew up with a black Lab-Springer Spaniel mix who barked constantly, I can tell you that endless barking isn’t an ideal quality, especially if you have neighbors. Since then, I’ve ...

Discover the surprising findings of a new study on dog breeds. Despite selective breeding, there's little evidence that skull ...

A recent study using 3D skull analysis found no evidence that dog breeds bred for bite or scent work have specialized skull ...

Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.

For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Westminster Dog Show returned to Madison Garden in New York ...

Dawn Kovell, director of behaviour and training at the Marin Humane Society, has named 12 dog breeds she deems the most intelligent. Many people may consider intelligence to be how easily a dog ...

Speaking on behalf of ManyPets insurance, vet Dr Rebecca MacMillan, BVetMed BSAVA PGCertSAM MRCVS, told Express.co.uk there are four dog breeds that are typically obedient. "They are intelligent ...

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In July 2023, Peter gave a keynote presentation at the Canine Science Forum in Budapest with the title “Will dog breeds as we know them today soon be a thing of the past?” After the conference ...

Specifically for dogs, different breeds can handle the cold at different levels, based on their size, health, and fur. (Disclaimer: Consult your veterinarian for specific cold guidelines for your pet.