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Charity worried by rise in ‘designer’ dog rescues
The number of unwanted crossbreeds and fashionable or ‘designer’ dogs taken in by the charity is climbing. Demand for certain...
Breed clubs urged to ‘give a dog a genome’
An initiative to improve dog health by using the latest technology available in genetics research has been launched by the...
British vets call for complete ban on electric collars
Research shows that electric pulse collars are no more effective than methods of positive reinforcement. Consultation raises a number of...
New insights into dog genetics
Dogs and humans share more than 350 diseases, including lymphoma and hip dysplasia. Largest study to date offers clues for...
Thousands back Scrap the Puppy Trade campaign
The RSPCA have rescued over 1,000 dogs in the past three years. Petition calls for mandatory licensing Tens of thousands...
Kennel Club announce new DNA test for cocker spaniels
Acral mutilation syndrome leads to lesions on distal extremities caused by self-mutilation. New test will be offered by Antagene A...