How coat colour influences canine communication
Data indicates that the greater the markings on a dog, the more challenging it becomes for them to convey their emotions effectively
Data indicates that the greater the markings on a dog, the more challenging it becomes for them to convey their emotions effectively
It may be good for social-media likes to dress your mutt modishly, but it’s not good for them
How hard can it be to give your pooch a DIY hairdo? Sometimes it’s best to leave it to the professionals, says Ben Rowell
Dogs age seven times faster than humans – but new research into canine longevity could offer the key to extending their lifespan
While science says sharing a bed with your pooch can be dangerous – not to mention the hygiene – some owners are powerless to resist...
Dogs need space, exercise and fresh air which are all in short supply in cities – so is it really fair to keep one?
With our legal system seeing four-legged companions as no different to a family car, fighting to keep them can become a costly business
Having a canine companion is all well and good – but are some of us are taking it too far
When she came into our lives, I had no idea what to expect... but she became so much more than a pet
Research unpacks a new dimension to the reciprocal relationship between humans and felines
Has your dog attended flight school? Does it have its own nutritionist or beautician? Pampered pooches are a rapidly growing phenomenon...
The late Queen has inspired demand for the breed but, cute as they are, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s like owning a golden retriever
Author and journalist Fiona Gibson didn't realise how deeply one could love a pet until her dog Jack died in May
Want to make sure your canine companion doesn’t pine for you too much when you go abroad? One writer has the answers
Years of intensive breeding has left pugs with a significantly shortened life expectancy. Can the damage be undone?
With financial pressure mounting, the Dog’s Trust says people are being forced to make the heartbreaking decision to give them up...
A team of Japanese researchers explored whether cats know the names of other cats and also those of their owners
With our four-legged friends stuck at home each day, owners are worried for their pooches’ mental health – but we might be the problem
Families are finding they have more space after moving out of towns and cities during the pandemic
The projectiles are highly attractive to felines, and if swallowed, can be deadly