Purebred dogs might look flawless on the outside, but their beauty often hides a disturbing genetic truth. For generations, breeders have prioritized traits like coat color and snub noses over genetic ...

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

The majority of dog breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan, according to new research. Dog breeds are often recognized for ...

Dog breeds are often recognized for distinctive traits — the short legs of a dachshund, wrinkled face of a pug, spotted coat of a Dalmatian. Unfortunately, the genetics that give various breeds their ...

Last week a court in Norway banned the breeding of two beloved dog breeds: the tough-looking-but-sweet English bulldog, and the regally fluffy Cavalier King Charles spaniels. In its ruling, the Oslo ...

From friendly Labradors to fluffy Poodles, many of the most popular dogs around the world are purebreeds. Until now, it's been widely believed that purebreeds are more prone to health conditions than ...

Critics say purebreds have health problems due to inbreeding and show standards. March 11, 2009— -- The Westminster Dog Show is the showpiece for a multi-billion dollar industry, a festival of ...

LONDON – The BBC will not televise Britain‘s biggest dog show for the first time in more than 40 years after a controversy over canine inbreeding. The broadcaster said it had suspended coverage of the ...