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MIAMI, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- April 26 is National Kids and Pets Day, a day to celebrate the special bond children have with animals. Choosing to welcome a pet into a home with children can be an overwhelming commitment, but knowing the characteristics that are common to certain cat and dog breeds can aid in the decision making process and help families find the breed that best fits their lifestyle. While just about any breed can be raised to be a loving and affectionate pet,...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Also Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever is San Francisco's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "The people of San Francisco must think the Vizsla is one terrific dog," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Bred as a hunting...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Yorkshire Terrier defied the nation by surpassing the Labrador Retriever to remain NYC's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "The French Bulldog made strong gains on its quest to overtake the Yorkshire Terrier as top dog...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Also Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever is Northern NJ's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "It's not surprising that the Yorkshire Terrier is Northern New Jersey's second most popular dog," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Much like...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Bulldog is Los Angeles' top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "For the third year in a row, the Bulldog is top dog in Los Angeles," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The Labrador Retriever ranks third most popular, for...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Also Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever is Washington, D.C.'s top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "The nation's capital loves the Havanese," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "This small, yet sturdy breed jumped five places last year...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Also Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever is Kansas City's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "Both the Shih Tzu and the Miniature Schnauzer fell out of Kansas City's top 10 last year," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Their places...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Also Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever is Raleigh's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "The Maltese entered Raleigh's top 10 by jumping 12 spots to tie the Shih Tzu for ninth place," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "This fearless...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The German Shepherd defied the nation by surpassing the Labrador Retriever to become Buffalo's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "Proving the people of Buffalo make their own trends, the German Shepherd overtook the loveable Labrador...
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Also Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever is Baltimore's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "Boxers and Bulldogs are on the move in Baltimore," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Both breeds jumped three spots last year,...
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The Phalène is the drop-eared version of a toy breed known as the Papillon. It is the earliest form of the breed, and was a breed used primarily as a companion dog to royalty and the upper class. The breed is generally the same as the Papillon, which is a small, elegant, fine-boned breed which generally stands 8 to 11 inches tall and weighs 6 to 10 pounds. The coat of the breed is generally white with brown or black markings. It is silky and long, and the tail and ears are covered with...
The Bolognese is a companion dog and a descendent of the Bichon group. The Bolognese stands from 9 to 12 inches tall and generally weighs 8 to 11 pounds. It is a small, white dog with a curly, wooly coat. It has large, dark eyes and an extremely compact body. The Bolognese is friendly and playful. It is an intelligent dog, eager to please and easy to train. The breed has very acute hearing and will generally bark at strange noises, yet the Bolognese is usually reserved around strangers....
