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Scientists have discovered which dog breeds live the longest

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Scientists have studied more than half a million dogs to discover trends in lifespan.Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Scientists in Britain have investigated how a dog’s breed, size, gender and facial shape affect its lifespan. Flat-faced dogs, large dogs and male dogs tend to live shorter lives, the scientists found. Breeds that live the … Read more

Mysterious Respiratory Diseases in Dogs: What You Need to Know

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The mysterious respiratory illness that may have sickened dozens of dogs across the country could be caused by a new type of bacterial infection that could be very good at evading dogs’ immune systems, researchers say. Some dogs have died from the disease, which starts with coughing that can last for weeks, watery eyes and … Read more