The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

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Discover the surprising findings of a new study on dog breeds. Despite selective breeding, there's little evidence that skull ...

A better way to initiate an interaction is to call their name or crinkle a treat bag or toy to awaken them, Duxbury said. If ...

Despite dogs being our loyal companions for centuries, there are some breeds that struggle with unfair reputations. Whether ...

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The researchers also noted that they weren’t able to link aggressive behavior to any particular breed ... lot of dog behaviors predate modern breeding, which dates back to the 19th century, before ...

Alaskan Malamutes were originally bred as working sled dogs and they have extremely high energy levels. As such, they are ...

“If you know nothing about the breed, go to a dog show or if possible visit a local breeder at their home,” Beckwith says. “Good breeders will be happy to let you visit and learn more about ...