Dogs are well-known for their loyalty, unconditional love, and friendly nature, but many people are often surprised to see them forming friendships with other species. In reality, many dogs were bred ...

Chocolate Labradors have a shorter life expectancy than their yellow-furred peers and it is as a result of their prized colour, scientists claim. Dogs are often bred for their coat colour and reduces ...

As humans, we just can’t help ourselves when it comes to cute animals. But breeding from generation to generation, our obsession with achieving the ultimate smush of a French bulldog’s face or the ...

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If you own a chocolate-coloured labrador, chances are it will not live as long as its yellow and black cousins, a new study has shown. The median life expectancy for a chocolate labrador is 10.7 years ...

If you’re thinking about getting a Labrador, this study may influence which colour you go for. A new study has revealed that chocolate Labrador retrievers have a significantly shorter lifespan than ...