Purebred dogs might look flawless on the outside, but their beauty often hides a disturbing genetic truth. For generations, breeders have prioritized traits like coat color and snub noses over genetic ...

Dog breeds are often recognized for distinctive traits — the short legs of a dachshund, wrinkled face of a pug, spotted coat of a Dalmatian. Unfortunately, the genetics that give various breeds their ...

It is a symbol of the strength and tenacity that made our nation great. But the British bulldog is riddled with painful diseases and deformities, vets have warned. They say that centuries of ...

English bulldogs are especially prone to breathing and other health problems due to their unique body and facial shape created through breeding. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire (AP) New research seems to ...

The majority of dog breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan, according to new research. Dog breeds are often recognized for ...

A devastated dog owner has been faced with a £12,000 vet bill after buying a puppy from a top UK breeder who has been left blind due to being so closely 'inbred'. Stephanie Cain, 44, from Sheffield, ...

The 'feral' animals ran wild around a tiny semi-detached house as they were kept inside by their owners and had to battle for their own space. The cross-breed terriers were locked in rooms where they ...

Just days after the XL bully ban came into force, a grandmother was savaged to death by two dogs. Esther Martin, 68, from Woodford Green in London, was visiting her 11-year-old grandson in Essex on ...