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• New research from the RVC lifts the lid on dog breeds suffering from abnormal eyelids

  

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass Programme has revealed the scale of serious welfare issues associated with dog breeds that have abnormal eyelid positioning that many people still consider as ‘normal for the breed’. …

   30 Jun 2025

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• Avoid hot dogs: New legal analysis highlights owners’ duty to protect dogs from over-heating

  

  The Legal Advisory Group on Extreme Conformation in Dogs (LAGECDogs) has released a new analysis highlighting the legal responsibilities of dog owners and carers under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 in England (and devolved equivalents for Wales, …

   03 Jul 2025

  The Legal Advisory Group on Extreme Conformation in Dogs (LAGECDogs) has released a new analysis …

• Beauty versus the Beast: Less extreme body shapes in flat-faced dogs are the UK’s favourite

  

  New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that when given a choice, the UK prefers less extreme body shapes in flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs. The general public sees less extreme body shapes as more attractive, healthier, …

   04 Jul 2025

  New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that when given a choice, the UK …

• New research from the RVC reveals how boredom can manifest in animals

  

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that sensory monotony can induce boredom-like behaviour in rats, as happens in humans. These findings could have implications for animal training, animal welfare, and for understanding …

   10 Jul 2025

  A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that sensory monotony can induce …

• International experts warn noisy breathing could signal suffering in popular flat-faced dogs

  

  The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new guidance for owners advising that brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs, such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and English Bulldogs, that have noisy breathing at rest or …

   17 Jul 2025

  The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs (ICECDogs) has released new …