Category: Research Watch

Apr 24
Dogs Detect Multiple Cancers in Breath Samples With Over 90% Accuracy, Study Finds

A new study has found that trained dogs can detect multiple cancers from breath samples with over 90% accuracy under controlled conditions.

Apr 06
Can Dogs Have Autism? What the Latest Research Says

New research explores autism-like traits in dogs, including genetic and behavioural differences. While some findings suggest overlap with human autism research, dogs cannot be clinically diagnosed with autism.

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.