Selective breeding of toy dogs is now resulting in a common condition that can cause skull and brain changes with painful and debilitating effects, a new British study finds. The condition, called ...

Dog Inbreeding: Understanding the Impacts and Moving Toward Healthier Breeding Practices Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years, evolving from wild wolves to the diverse array of breeds ...

Since their domestication millennia ago, dogs have been man’s best friend, and aside from friendship, centuries of selective breeding have tailored them for tasks like herding, hunting and guarding — ...

Some of the most popular dog breeds in the country, including types of bulldogs like the Frenchie, have genetic features considered by experts to be disorders. A new bill in New Hampshire wants to ...