You’ve probably heard that purebred dogs aren’t as healthy as mixed breeds. It sounds logical—more genetic diversity should mean fewer inherited problems.

Twenty-five dog breeds account for 60% of the purebred dogs enrolled in the Dog Aging Project. Credit: Aubree Herrold, Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences ...

Purebred dogs might look flawless on the outside, but their beauty often hides a disturbing genetic truth. For generations, ...

Bulldogs and pugs are far from the only dogs frequently suffering from breathing problems, new research shows.

The "tough mutt" phenomenon is well known among dog owners. The thinking goes that a dog with one or more breeds mixed into its genetic recipe is going to be healthier and more able to fight off a ...

Have you noticed how many varieties of doodle and poo dogs are around nowadays? These are all deliberate hybrid crosses between a poodle and another purebred dog. You can find labradoodles (poodle and ...

Whippets and beagles are among healthier dog breeds named by an expert in small animal medicine.

A survey of more than 27,000 dogs in the Dog Aging Project has found that the most common reasons for visits to the vet have little to do with breed. By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University School of ...