Category: Research Watch

Mar 20
RVC Study Explores Behaviour in Doodle Breeds

New research from the Royal Veterinary College suggests some popular doodle crossbreeds may show higher levels of undesirable behaviour than their purebred parent breeds.

Feb 18
Can a Smartphone Measure a Dog’s Heart Rate? Early Research Explores New Monitoring Approach

A study suggests smartphone recordings may help estimate heart rate in dogs with over 90% accuracy, although the research is still at an early stage.

Feb 17
RVC Study Finds Doodles Are Not Healthier Than Purebred Parent Breeds

A Royal Veterinary College study published in PLOS ONE found no clear overall health advantage in Cockapoos, Cavapoos and Labradoodles compared with their purebred parent breeds.