Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now ...

While dachshunds and French bulldogs may be adorable and some of the most charming pets around, animal welfare campaigners say that we should stop breeding them. The two breeds have been reared to ...

Germany’s beloved sausage dog, the dachshund, could be under threat in the country, its national kennel club said Wednesday, citing a new draft law that looks to prohibit the breeding of dogs with ...

A study from researchers at Durham University has found that the process of domestication and selective breeding has limited the ability of domestic dogs to use facial expressions to convey effective ...

Bringing a dog or cat into your life, whether through adoption or purchase, is a significant decision, as each pet and breed is unique and has its own specific needs. There are many factors to ...

“Torture breeding.” That’s how many countries refer to the breeding practices that result in dogs with grotesquely flattened snouts like those of English bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese, ...

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, April 9, approved a temporary moratorium on dog breeding permits in an attempt to address overpopulation at the six city-run animal shelters. Council members ...

An Ontario-based dog breeder had a delightful surprise when his latest litter of puppies were born. Expecting a standard set of red Labradors, he was met with a stunning surprise: a black and tan ...