Archive: Sep 2020

Humans have been influencing the appearance, health, and behaviour of their canine companions ever since domesticating them. Today, dogs come in all shapes and sizes, with a range of behavioural traits. With this diversi…

There are a number of breeds that fall within the ‘short nose’ category within the dog world. Pugs, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs are some of the most well known; but this can also include dogs like some Chihuahuas,…

Our four-legged friends display a range of behaviours, some playful, some endearing or funny, but what do they mean? Why do our dogs bring us toys? Unfortunately our dogs cannot speak to us; and so many of the behaviours…

In general, geldings tend to be unaffected by the presence of mares. However, some will show unwanted stallion-like behaviour, such as performing the flehmen response, snorting, arousal and even mounting mares. At best,…

If you have the privilege of owning both a dog and a cat, you may be wondering if there is a risk of them breeding together. But what would be the result? Is this even possible?…

Purring is one of the most recognisable ‘cat sounds’, and is widely held as a positive sign: visions of snuggly lap cuddles with a purring cat are universally pleasant amongst cat lovers. Purring is a common feline vocal…