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Articles on Pet breeding

December 29, 2019

Let it breed: why desexing dogs isn’t always the best thing to do

Jessica Dawson, La Trobe University; Pauleen Bennett, La Trobe University, and Paul McGreevy, University of Sydney

Beloved family pets have all the qualities we need in the next generation of puppies, so maybe you shouldn’t rush to desex them all right away.

October 22, 2018

Paul McGreevy, University of Sydney and Bethany Wilson, University of Sydney

Breeding dogs for certain colours can affect their health, behaviour and life-span.

June 27, 2018

Bronwyn Orr, University of Sydney and Susan Hazel, University of Adelaide

After you’ve finished reading this, take the time to ensure your dog or cat’s microchip details are up to date. It might just save your pet’s life.

Paul McGreevy
Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
Pauleen Bennett
Professor and Head of Department, Psychology and Counselling, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University
Susan Hazel
Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
Bronwyn Orr
Veterinarian and PhD scholar, University of Sydney
Bethany Wilson
Honorary Affiliate, University of Sydney
Jessica Dawson
PhD Student in Anthrozoology, La Trobe University