You’ve probably heard that purebred dogs aren’t as healthy as mixed breeds. It sounds logical—more genetic diversity should mean fewer inherited problems. However, while some purebreds do face higher ...

Many people find their flattened faces cute, but among dogs bred with a squished visage, 11 percent or less of some breeds can breathe easily. The findings, published February 18 in PLOS One, evaluate ...

Dogs are man’s best friend because canines and people have supported each other throughout history. They are the most popular pets in the U.S., with approximately 44% of households owning a dog. Dogs ...

Dog breeding is a huge, lucrative international enterprise, and there are clear problems in breeders’ efforts to produce dogs who suffer from any number of physical and emotional maladies to satisfy ...

Even if you’re not an ardent member of the scene, you probably heard about the Westminster Dog Show in the last few weeks. It’s one of the biggest dog shows of the year, rivaled only by the Crufts Dog ...

Fondly dubbed the “Hellen Keller” pup by friends and family, Echo is the result of backyard breeding. Emaciated and covered in fleas, Echo was rescued by kind strangers. He was brought to a local ...

The question many pet owners ask is: are pedigree dogs better than mixed-breed dogs? Pedigrees are purebred dog breeds, meaning both of their parents are of the same breed. To be an official pedigree, ...