The most popular dog breed for the third year in a row, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) is the French Bulldog. The world’s largest purebred dog registry uses their registration stats to rank the country’s most popular breeds of the past year and the numbers are…
Pet owners often wonder if their canine companions truly remember them or other people that may occasionally visit. Dogs have long been celebrated for their loyalty and affection, but how well is their memory and what kinds of things are especially memorable to them? Research has highlighted that…
Scientists believe that they have figured out the best way to get your pet pal to pay attention to you. There are plenty of strategies to train your dog, but is there a particularly effective method to get your dog's attention? A team of scientists believes the most…
November 23, 2024
What Are The Ten Commonly Held Myths About Dogs?
It is easy to believe that dogs like what we like, but this is not always strictly true. Here are ten things which people should remember when trying to understand their pets, according to Animal behaviour experts Dr Melissa Starling and Dr Paul McGreevy, from the University of Sydney.…
In today's Western cultures, more people see their dogs as their best friends, family members or even their furry children than ever before. Past studies have shown that up to two-thirds of dog owners consider their dog to be more important than any human in their lives. Many…
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Researchers from the University of California, Davis, published the new guidance in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. It adds to research started in 2013 that indicated neutering golden retrievers too early increases the risk of certain joint disorders and cancers. And now, more breeds have been added…
So what do veterinarians have to say about this daily ritual that seems to consumes so much of our canine's time when 'going for a walk?' Is it important? It sure seems to be. What is the purpose? Sniff...... Sniff! Veterinarians such as Dr Whitney Miller of Petco…