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Crufts Uncovered: The World’s Largest Dog Show and the Hidden Dangers of Extreme Breeding

Even if you’re not an ardent member of the scene, you probably heard about the Westminster Dog Show in the last few weeks. It ...
The New York Times

This Quiz Will Change the Way You Think About Dog Breeding

Dr. Horowitz is a cognitive scientist who studies dogs. Sex with your sibling is called incest and is illegal in almost all 50 states. Sex with your sibling or other close relations, if you are a dog, ...
Newsweek

Dachshund, French Bulldog Breeds Suffer From ‘Torture Breeding’

While dachshunds and French bulldogs may be adorable and some of the most charming pets around, animal welfare campaigners say that we should stop breeding them. The two breeds have been reared to ...
The New York Times

But how much does breed shape a dog’s health and behavior?

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...