Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now ...

What do Persian cats, Pekingese dogs and pugs have in common? They all share a dramatically distorted skull, with a flat, round face and a nose pushed up between their eyes. This unnatural morphology ...

A study from researchers at Durham University has found that the process of domestication and selective breeding has limited the ability of domestic dogs to use facial expressions to convey effective ...

Germany’s beloved sausage dog, the dachshund, could be under threat in the country, its national kennel club said Wednesday, citing a new draft law that looks to prohibit the breeding of dogs with ...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a temporary moratorium on dog breeding permits in an attempt to address overpopulation at the six city-run animal shelters.

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, April 9, approved a temporary moratorium on dog breeding permits in an attempt to address overpopulation at the six city-run animal shelters. Council members ...

Chinooks are a calm dog with a muscular physique. Chinooks are rare sledding dogs originating from the state of New Hampshire in the early 20th century. These dogs are the state's official breed. The ...