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

Germany's iconic Dachshund, also known as the sausage dog, could be outlawed in the country. It comes after a draft law that seeks to prevent breeding practices that cause animals to suffer. The ...

Dog breeding is a huge, lucrative international enterprise, and there are clear problems in breeders’ efforts to produce dogs who suffer from any number of physical and emotional maladies to satisfy ...

With their smushed-in faces and button noses, French bulldogs, pugs and bulldogs are among the most popular breeds in the U.S. But their stout stature has a dark side: the breeds are prone to health ...

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 ...