The researchers hope the findings will help dog owners make more informed decisions when selecting their next furry friend.
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If we weren’t here to shape, feed and care for our dogs – how might they change?
How Harare has dealt with its urban canine citizens over the years following independence reflects the competing visions of a modern city.
These results finally provide scientific evidence to what was considered common knowledge about our beloved pets.
Beloved family pets have all the qualities we need in the next generation of puppies, so maybe you shouldn’t rush to desex them all right away.
A global research effort is targeting inherited disorders in dogs.
If dogs are bred with known health disorders, what role should vets play in discouraging potential owners from animals that could cost them both financially and emotionally?
Breeding dogs for certain colours can affect their health, behaviour and life-span.
Dogs from intensive ‘puppy farms’ suffer in their early monthslife, with repercussions for them – and their owners – for the rest of their lives.
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