The question many pet owners ask is: are pedigree dogs better than mixed-breed dogs? Pedigrees are purebred dog breeds, meaning both of their parents are of the same breed. To be an official pedigree, ...

Dog breeding is bad. PETA says so. Your vegan friends say so. You don’t dare discuss it at the dog park lest you get mauled by well-intentioned but passionate dog owners. But why is breeding bad? No ...

Pure-bred dogs have been regarded as superior to crossbreeds or what some people refer to as mutts. However, we now understand that producing purebred dogs has drawbacks. The lack of variety in the ...

LONDON (Reuters) - The health of pedigree dogs is being put at risk by breeders seeking "fashionable" characteristics, an independent report said on Thursday, calling for widespread changes to ...

"Designer dogs" like French bulldogs are increasingly popular in the U.S., but breeding them has led to many questions surrounding ethics. National Pet Day is a holiday many Americans can take part in ...

With their smushed-in faces and button noses, French bulldogs, pugs and bulldogs are among the most popular breeds in the U.S. But their stout stature has a dark side: the breeds are prone to health ...