dogs

Puppy Kills 2 Month Old Boy Left In Swing

admin_huliq — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:59:02 -0500

In a very sad story today from Oklahoma we learn that puppy kills 2 month old boy left in swing. What a family tragedy. Our hearts go out to this child.

Vanna Bonta Gets Woof and Warp of Her Dog's DNA

Style . Celebrity . Movies . Books . Entertainment — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:04:51 -0500

Adventuresome novelist Vanna Bonta is one of many dog owners now testing their pet's DNA.

DNA study unlocks mystery to diverse traits in dogs

harminka — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:38:16 -0500

What makes a pointer point, a sheep dog herd, and a retriever retrieve? Why do Yorkshire terriers live longer than Great Danes? And how can a tiny Chihuahua possibly be related to a Great Dane?

Rare Green Puppy Dog Is Born In New Orleans

admin_huliq — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:13:09 -0500

A puppy recently born in New Orleans, Louisiana is really standing out among his siblings, all because of the fact that this is a green puppy. By this we mean the color of this puppy is really green.

Your Pet Is Contaminated With A Lot Of Toxic Chemicals

admin_huliq — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:11:39 -0500

If you think about it, your pet dog and cat aren't very clean. They roll around in the grass and the carpet, lick food off the floor, trample through the dirt with nothing but their paws to protect them. Still, I have to admit I am intrigued by the results of a new study released this morning that tested the blood and urine of pet dogs and cats for an array of toxic chemicals found in common household items.

Better future for King County Animal Shelter

seher — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:48:35 -0500

The aging King County Animal Shelter is in focus of attention of County officials. A report last month revealed filthy shelter conditions, under-fed animals, and a higher than usual euthanasia rate.

800 dogs and 82 birds rescued from mobile home

admin_huliq — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:16:36 -0500

About 800 small dogs, including Chihuahuas, terriers and Pomeranians, were seized from a triple-wide mobile home whose occupants were overwhelmed trying to care for the animals, authorities said on Wednesday.

Pacemaker tune-up works chemical wonders on damaged hearts in dogs

harminka — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:13:27 -0600

Using pacemakers to electrically retune a heart damaged by long bouts of a wobbling heartbeat, where one heart muscle wall is beating sooner than the other, leads to fast improvements in the tissue levels of more than a dozen proteins key to the organ’s health, scientists at Johns Hopkins report in experiments in dogs.

Petanim's Dog And Cat Contest Nears Conclusion

admin_huliq — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:58:37 -0600

Petanim has come up with a very interesting concept which allows pet owners to dress up their pets and let Petanim's visitors to vote for the best dressed pet.

New breeds in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

admin_huliq — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:36:04 -0600

This year, four breeds of dogs are competing for the first time in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, United States.

The Westminster Kennel Club Opens Dow Show Today

admin_huliq — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:58:36 -0600

The Westminster Kennel Club 132nd Annual Dog Show opens today at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Bulldog Muscles Its Way Into Top 10 Most Popular Dogs In America

admin_huliq — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:58:21 -0600

Bulldog Makes the List of Top 10 Dogs For First Time in Nearly 75 Years; Labrador Retriever Continues to Fetch Top Spot. American Kennel Club Appeared on NBC Today Show to Announce 2007 Registration Statistics for American Top 10 Dogs.