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Are dogs selfish?

Man and dog have been together for thousands of years, forging a relationship that most would consider mutually beneficial.  Hollywood created one of the most enduring images of Fido and the incredible bond we share with the incarnation of Lassie. …

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…
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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…
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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,…

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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Study reveals dogs were domesticated in Central Asia

A group of scientists have under taken the largest-ever survey of worldwide canine genetic diversity, and have found strong evidence…
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Dog’s memory – more important than smell

A new study from Duke University’s Canine Cognition Centre suggests that memory may be more important than smell when dogs…
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Animal signalling: mice sing duets to woo one another

Move over Michael Bublé, there’s a new crooner in town… In 1871, Darwin noted sexual selection gave rise to the…
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Statistics show dog bites are on the increase

The latest Hospital Episode Statistics released this week, has shown an increase in the number of people being admitted for…