Physiology
Film has influenced breed choice over the years
Art, literature and entertainment has greatly influenced our thinking leading to the anthropomorphism of dogs; I call this ‘The Lassie Effect’. Lassie was a collie with the heart of a lion and the navigational skills of a pigeon. Lassie made…
Shock collars present welfare risk to dogs
It is estimated that close to 500,000 dog owners in the UK use electronic collars (e-collars). With around to 170…
Travel sickness in dogs
Did you know that 1 in 6 dogs in the UK suffer from travel sickness? This summer many of us…
New research reveals genetic traits between ‘man and his dog’
Two independent studies of genomes in dogs are currently helping researchers get a better understanding of the complexities of our…
Dogs can determine another’s size by the sound it makes
Most people know that a dog’s sense of smell is superior and from a scentmark they can detect all sorts…
The canine brain
Ever wondered how your dog’s brain works? A brief guide… Your dog’s brain is a sophisticated organ – it controls…
Calling all Labrador owners!
We’ve teamed up once again with the Royal Veterinary College to help with their latest research on positive emotions in…
You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me?
When Robert De Nero looked into the mirror and uttered those famous lines "You talkin' to me? You talkin' to…
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