Why It’s Difficult to “Breed Out” Breathing Disorders in Pugs, Bulldogs
Professionals are trying to find ways to predict breathing difficulties in short-nosed dogs in order to avoid certain traits while breeding.
Small-nosed canines such...
How Selective Breeding in German Shepherds Leads to Bad Health
Recent research reveals that German Shepherds could be more predisposed to health issues like arthritis due to how they have been bred.
German Shepherds are...
High Cholesterol May Be Good for Dogs with Bone Cancer
While elevated cholesterol is usually considered bad for the health, recent research reveals that it may actually help dogs with bone cancer survive longer....
Dog Owners vs Cat Owners: Study Reveals Who’s Willing to Spend More to Save...
A recent study compared how much dog owners would spend on their pet compared to cat owners to determine who would spend more on...
Woman Saves Hundreds of Dogs Left to Die on ‘Dead Dog Beach’
A woman is devoting her life to saving dogs abandoned on a beach named Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico – and now they...
Why Search and Rescue Dogs Are Not Affected By Travel Stress
Search and rescue dogs experience significant travel stress while flying to disaster sites, but quickly get over it in order to perform their jobs.
Dog...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs Can Finally Be Treated
Scientists recently found progressive treatment to restore muscle strength in dogs affected by this rare genetic disorder.
Researchers from Genethon, the AFM-Telethon laboratory, Inserm...
Study Comparing Wolves and Dogs Explains Why Canines Are Our Best Friends
Researchers have uncovered a genetic difference between wild wolves and domesticated dogs which explains why they interact with humans differently.
The study, which was published...
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Just Became Even Better Through Vapor Analysis
Training of explosives detection dogs could be improved by analyzing the vapors dogs detect in real-time, according to a new study.
Ever wonder how and...
There’s a New Tool to Help You Choose the Best Guide Dog
A young dog’s likelihood of becoming a successful service dog can now be more accurately predicted by using a newly developed tool.
Have you...
Literacy Improves in Kids Who Read to Dogs, New Study Finds
A recent study determined that second-grade students who read out loud to therapy dogs showed a marked improvement in their attitudes about reading.
The study,...
Kids Don’t Know Not to Approach Frightened Dogs and It’s a Problem
While children understand not to approach angry dogs, they risk their safety by being unaware that frightened dogs are very likely to bite as...
