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 ...

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now ...

Quick Take Inbreeding occurs when relatives mate and can cause inbreeding depression, with abnormalities, health issues, and ...

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 ...

This article originally appeared on Massive. Though dog slobber can be gross, it turns out the DNA in your dog’s kisses is actually a treasure trove of genetic evidence that could help scientists ...

In a recent study published in Canine Medicine and Genetics, an international team of researchers led by University of California, Davis, veterinary geneticist Danika Bannasch show that the majority ...

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 ...

FORT THOMAS, Ky. (WKRC) - A puppy suffering from myriad health problems believed to be caused by inbreeding had to be rushed into emergency surgery, an animal rescue says. Local 12 first introduced ...

I read with interest the Open Forum letter, “Pets: Adopt, don’t shop” (Daily Camera, Dec. 22). My wife and I have always loved Boston Terriers — the first American purebred dog. We have had seven ...

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 ...