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How much is that puppy in the window?
How can we help the puppy-buying public know how to do the right thing? ...
French bulldogs ‘top list of illegally imported pups’
More than half (54 per cent) of dogs suspected of being illegally imported were French bulldogs. Three in 10 vets...
First large-scale study of diabetic alert dogs published
Medical alert dog Magic with handler Claire. Detection dogs can ‘significantly improve’ quality of life for diabetic owners Specially trained...
Welfare groups create guidelines for dog walkers
“We felt it was extremely important – not only for the welfare of dogs but also for dog walkers themselves...
Inner ear study reveals how prehistoric dogs hunted
Scientists compared skull scans of wolves, hyenas and lions. Scientists compare skull scans of wolves, hyenas and lions A study...
Sniffer dog finds £1m haul of illegal rhino horn
The ivory haul was found by sniffer dog Lizzy at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. (Stock photo) Largest haul seized...
Multi-million pound deal to boost greyhound welfare
The agreement is expected to boost income to the British Greyhound Racing fund to around £10 million a year. Bookmakers...
New study may improve cancer treatment for dogs
The finding could lead to the development of a non-invasive prognostic test. Finding could be used to assess how best...
Conservation detection dog saving Britain’s hedgehogs
Henry is one of a group of conservation dogs from Conservation K9 Consultancy. Springer spaniel Henry sniffs-out hedgehogs at risk...
Lifespan ‘may be reduced by up to 2.5 years in overweight dogs’
“Owners are often unaware that their dog is overweight, and many may not realise the impact that it can have...