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John Demas, personal injury attorney in Sacramento, California, discusses the recently-released dog bite statistics from 2012. These numbers were released by MADACC, the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission, and are particularly trenchant in light of the recent death of a toddler who was attacked by pit bulls in that city. Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) March 24, 2013 The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission or MADACC released numbers recently that show the trends of...
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online A recent genetic analysis has shown that a 33,000-year-old canine skull found in Siberia is more closely related to today’s domestic dogs than the wolves of its time, according to a report in the online journal PLOS ONE. The finding could have major implications for understanding how modern day labradoodles and peekapoos were bred from wild dogs over thousands of years. The skull was first found in 1975 by a team of Russian...
New National Survey Reveals Dog Owners Lack Knowledge of Canine Heart Disease, Which Can Be Treated Better if Caught Early ST. JOSEPH, Mo., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- March marks the first-ever Canine Heart Health Month being held to raise awareness of canine heart disease - one of the leading causes of death in dogs. A February 2013 national survey shows that only half of dog owners (49 percent) have ever discussed their dogs' heart health with a veterinarian, and more than half...
We Welcome Dogs is the brand new guide that provides Scotland’s dog owners with information on the places that welcome dogs, from hotel and cottages, to pubs and cafes, doggy day care, vets and shops.Scotland has an increasing amount of businesses that are becoming dog friendly and are now opening up to this burgeoning market. Edinburgh (PRWEB) January 30, 2013 Brand New Guide to Scotland’s Dog Friendly Businesses Scotland has an increasing amount of businesses that are becoming dog...
Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular As Bigger Breeds Shake up the List NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Raleigh's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC(®)) 2012 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. "The Yorkshire Terrier lived up to its determined nature and made its way into Raleigh's top 5," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The brave little dog took fifth...
Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular As Bigger Breeds Shake up the List NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This year, the Yorkshire Terrier took Orlando's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2012 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. "The people of Orlando must think the Yorkshire Terrier is one terrific dog," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "While the Yorkie fell out of favor nationally, the tiny...
Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular As Bigger Breeds Shake up the List NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This year, the Labrador Retriever took New York City's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2012 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. "The Labrador Retriever has overtaken the top spot in New York City from the Yorkshire Terrier, the breed that had reigned supreme over the past several years," said...
Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular As Bigger Breeds Shake up the List NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This year, the German Shepherd Dog took Detroit's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2012 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. "Motor City loves large breeds," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The German Shepherd Dog, Rottweiler, and Labrador Retriever all went up the list in 2012, while...
Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular As Bigger Breeds Shake up the List NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Dallas's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC(®)) 2012 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. "Dallas has a soft spot for Bulldogs," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "This kind and courageous breed held tight to its runner-up position as most popular breed...
Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular As Bigger Breeds Shake up the List NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This year, the German Shepherd Dog took Cincinnati's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2012 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. "There's a new top dog in Cincinnati - the German Shepherd Dog," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "This dependable breed has taken the top spot away from the...
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The Istrian shorthaired hound is a domestic breed of hunting dog that originated from Croatia. The history of the breed is largely unknown, although there are many stories about its development from its home country. Images were found on frescoes that resemble the breed that date back to 1497 and writers including Bishop Bakič of Đakovo, from 1719, speak of the dog. This breed, along with the Istrian coarse-haired hound, is thought to be the oldest breed from the Balkan area. The first...
The Istrian coarse-haired hound is a breed of domestic hunting dog that originated from Croatia in the nineteenth century. The breed was developed by Croatian and Slovene breeders that bred the Istrian Shorthaired Hound, which has smooth hair, with the French Griffon Vendeén, making its first official appearance in Vienna at a conformation show that occurred in 1866. The dog was originally meant to hunt small game like hares, wild boars, and foxes, a purpose for which it is still used today....
The Hygenhund is a breed of domestic hound dog that originated from Norway in the nineteenth century. The breed was developed by a breeder named Hygen, who used multiple breeds of hounds to create a hunting dog that could withstand harsh arctic environments. The breed reaches a height between nineteen to twenty-four inches and an average weight between forty-four to fifty-five pounds. Its body is muscular and it has long legs with small feet. These features enable it to run in a well-balanced...
The Hawaiian Poi Dog is an extinct breed of domestic pariah dog that originated from Hawaiʻi that was once used as a source of food and was said to be a spiritual protector of children. The term Poi, which means kalo or taro root, was used in the dog’s name because it was given to the breed to fatten it before eating. The dogs were not needed for hunting, because the island does not have any large game animals excluding boars. Explorers have described the Hawaiian Poi Dog as a short,...
The Gascon Saintongeois, also known as the Virelade Hound, is a breed of domestic scenthound dog that originated in France. The breed holds two types, known as the Grand Gascon Saintongeois and the Petite Gascon Saintongeois. The terms Grand and Petite do not refer to the size of the dogs, although the Petite type is slightly smaller than the Grand, but to the size of game that each type hunts. The Gascon Saintongeois was developed in the mid nineteenth century by Count Joseph de...
