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Genetic variants may explain why dogs are friendly to humans
In recent years, advances in genetic research have led to the discovery of genes involved in dog traits that include; coat colour, size and personality. Now scientists have found structural variants in genes on chromosome 6 which is associated with…
Sniffing out Parkinson’s disease
The research charity Medical Detection Dogs is partnering with Manchester University to determine whether dogs can sniff out Parkinson’s disease.…
Deception in dogs
A new study by Heberlein et al. (2017) suggests dogs have the ability to deceive. Honesty in animal signals is…
Oldest evidence of the human-canine relationship
When a puppy was found buried with a human skeleton in 1978 at a site called Ain Mallaha in Israel,…
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…
Under the Spotlight: Emma Tanaka
Emma joined our team back in the summer, thrown into the deep end with a six hour lecture on fighting…
Webcast: Moving house – tips for dog owners
A pet’s survival guide… Moving house can be an incredibly exciting yet stressful time for us humans, and it can…
Webcast: Choosing the right pet care for your dog
I’m often asked by owners what factors they should consider when choosing their pet carer – whether that’s because work…
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…
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