It turned out increased obesity risk in Labradors was linked to the same genes and mechanisms that cause obesity in humans. These gene variants were more common in purpose-bred dogs we carefully ...

Pet rescues have used interviews, strict adoption criteria and adoption take-backs to protect animals. The methods have ...

An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK last year – with French bulldogs now the most likely breed to be taken, ...

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Poodles have some of the most winning traits you find in dogs. But the real surprise comes in when you get to combine the ...

An idea that would allow residents to apply for a special permit for their dogs that would allow the animals to frolic off-leash at designated parks or beaches in town was brought to the select ...

Experts say this psychological phenomenon is a result of us humans preferring pets, people or even objects that resemble ...

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Dog owners are being warned to “show some respect” when on farmland - with warnings that failure to keep pooches on a lead ...

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