Even if you’re not an ardent member of the scene, you probably heard about the Westminster Dog Show in the last few weeks. It ...

Fondly dubbed the “Hellen Keller” pup by friends and family, Echo is the result of backyard breeding. Emaciated and covered in fleas, Echo was rescued by kind strangers. He was brought to a local ...

You’ve probably heard that purebred dogs aren’t as healthy as mixed breeds. It sounds logical—more genetic diversity should mean fewer inherited problems.

Many people find their flattened faces cute, but among dogs bred with a squished visage, 11 percent or less of some breeds can breathe easily. The findings, published February 18 in PLOS One, evaluate ...

Critics have warned the criteria may act as a ‘blunt tool,’ potentially labelling many popular breeds as inherently unhealthy ...

A vet has named the dog breeds that are statistically healthier and less susceptible to illness.