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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 many experts have long cited this breed as symbolising all that is wrong with dog-fancy, due to their sheer number…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Stress in dogs – what we can’t see
A large part of my work involves teaching pet owners to recognise the signs of stress. After all, if we…
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