Puppy farmers in Ireland profit from a multi-million-euro industry fuelled by the ‘criminal mistreatment of dogs and puppies’, as puppies are being sold with severe physical and behavioural problems.

The modern obsession with extreme canine features has ushered in a silent health crisis within the pet industry. While humans may find exaggerated physical traits endearing, many pedigree dogs are ...

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 ...

Labrador retrievers are common pets, but they also work as service dogs, aiding people with sight or hearing impairments. Unfortunately, the breed is particularly prone to getting overweight, and this ...