According to the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Holliday allegedly used a rope, which was tied to an SUV, to snap the animal's neck.

With dog ownership soaring, these are the crossbreeds that prove most popular for those not bothered about a pedigree.

With demand for dogs showing no signs of slowing, these are the breeds that have the cheeriest of outlooks.

The first major finding is that while most cognitive skills in puppies develop surprisingly early, they develop independently ...