Purebred dogs might look flawless on the outside, but their beauty often hides a disturbing genetic truth. For generations, ...

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...

Some of the most popular dog breeds in the country, including types of bulldogs like the Frenchie, have genetic features considered by experts to be disorders. A new bill in New Hampshire wants to ...

Dog breeding is a huge, lucrative international enterprise, and there are clear problems in breeders’ efforts to produce dogs who suffer from any number of physical and emotional maladies to satisfy ...

All dogs are good boys—but not all dogs are good for families. That’s why these breeders are focusing on health and temperament. Sharon Dippel hugs a retired greyhound that she adopted in Florida.