Ojai’s October 2024 vote to bar breeding of animals with harmful conformations joins a growing international debate over the welfare costs of popular flat-faced breeds such as French bulldogs. Read On…
Six German shepherd puppies born in August at Guide Dogs' headquarters near Leamington Spa are part of a study probing the genetic roots of temperament to help refine breeding for future guide dogs. Read On…
Prices for the most expensive dog breeds can exceed $4,000, with location, lineage and breeder practices shaping the market and platforms such as Good Dog compiling average costs. Read On…
Chondrodystrophy — a genetic condition marked by short limbs and premature disc degeneration — is caused by the FGF4L2 retrogene, increases the chance of intervertebral disc disease, and poses breeding dilemmas across multiple dog breeds. Read On…
Vale Park Animal Hospital has built a reputation as a regional hub for canine reproductive services under Dr. Mary Ann Sheller, offering advanced techniques such as semen shipping and certification that local breeders rely on. Read On…