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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

The iconic Dachshund, also known as the sausage dog, could be outlawed in Germany as a new draft law seeks to prevent breeding practices that cause animals to suffer, the German Kennel Club (VDH) has ...

Cruel puppy farming where breeding dogs are kept in appalling conditions, often overbred and denied proper care will be banned under a major package to protect animals. The Government on Monday ...