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 ...

SPCA pushes for regulations over puppy breeding (6 min 45 sec) The SPCA is calling for an end to puppy farming, which it says results in some dogs spending their entire adult lives pregnant. It wants ...

When it comes to finding a furry best friend, the options feel endless. From dedicated shelters and rescues to responsible breeders, puppies are everywhere waiting for loving homes. Sadly, not ...

It’s no secret that dog breeding can be big business, which means it’s ripe for some to put profit before the well-being of the animals they’re selling. The abuses that run rampant in the puppy mill ...

Not all small dogs are created equal. While some were bred to be placid lap dogs, several have a much scrappier history. Other small dog breeds were used as little watchdogs equipped with big, booming ...

Designer dogs such as the Labradoodle are extremely popular, but according to a study, they show behavioral problems more often than their purebred ancestors. However, this is also down to their ...