Articles

Lack of evidence to support BSL, report suggests
Pitbull type Mason cannot get pet insurance as he is on the exemption list. He has had such an impact...

Fearless feline crowned ‘Cat of the Year’
Tink with her proud owner Claire Hopkinson. Brave tortie saved family from a house fire A fearless feline that saved...

New figures on illegally imported puppies
French bulldogs were the most commonly smuggled breed, accounting for 23 per cent of illegally imported breeds.(stock photo) Ninety per...

Steps taken to address GSD concerns
Dogs must be exhibited free-standing in the ring, with no stacking, and judges must not tolerate double-handling. The move follows...

Potential risk factors for limber tail revealed
Limber tail, which causes the tail to become limp and painful, mostly affects working dogs such as Labrador retrievers. Painful...

Study prompts calls to cross-breed bulldogs
Centuries of selective breeding has led to an array of health problems in the bulldog. BVA urges a revision of...