“Torture breeding.” That’s how many countries refer to the breeding practices that result in dogs with grotesquely flattened snouts like those of English bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese, ...

Each week in the Tuesday column, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on a question that has her stumped. She’ll post her final thoughts on the matter on Fridays. Maybe the answer here is that I ...

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 ...

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 ...

For those enchanted by the world of canine companionship, breeding dogs is not just a passion—it’s a potential avenue for financial success. The demand for well-bred, healthy puppies remains ...