Physiology
Dogs and toddlers – similarities in cooperative communication
A new study by the University of Arizona has further highlighted the similarities in cooperative communication skills between dogs and toddlers. The researchers studied 552 dogs including; pet, assistance and bomb-detection dogs of varying breeds. Firstly, the team assessed the…
Dogs know what you’re saying and how you say it
Scientists have discovered what many owners have long suspected: dogs understand some of what we’re saying. The study, conducted by…
Are dogs selfish?
Man and dog have been together for thousands of years, forging a relationship that most would consider mutually beneficial. Hollywood…
English Bulldog health comes under fire
The English bulldog is one of the most popular breeds and it’s also a national icon, symbolising British pluck. But…
The origin of dog; new DNA evidence
Much has been written about the domestication of dogs over the years; research has pointed to Fido’s ancestor being from…
Human lung disease found in dogs
A new study has discovered that a rare form of pulmonary hypertension (PVOD), previously only thought to occur in humans,…
Night blindness in dogs
Researchers have – for the first time ever – found a form of congenital night blindness in dogs. There are…
Two hearts beat as one
Talk to most dog owners and they’ll agree that nothing beats that pleasure we get when greeted by our pet…
Mirroring and matching in dogs
Most people know I’m almost obsessive when it comes to how animals communicate, especially canine and feline body language. And…
Baby proofing your dog
“Congratulations, you’re having a baby” said the doctor, confirming the results that the little pregnancy stick had revealed just a…
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