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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When choosing a dog breed, there are many factors to take into account, such as temperament, size, energy level, and shedding. With nearly 200 options available, choosing the best dog breed can be difficult. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28987LOGO) Utilize FindTheBest's guide to choosing dog breeds for advice on key considerations and the dog breeds glossary to brush up on your canine terminology. Got...
-- Watch the Top Dogs in the Nation Compete for Best in Show and $225,000 in Prizes -- NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Don't miss the World's Greatest Dog Show, the AKC Eukanuba National Championship. This year's show will air on ABC on Saturday, February 4(th) at 2:00 pm EST (check local listings). Watch as the country's premier dogs vie for the biggest dog show prize in the world! ESPN anchor Todd Grisham will join AKC's Assistant Vice President...
Dog breeds across the UK are at risk of becoming extinct as owners want to emulate Hollywood fashionistas such as Paris Hilton. Paris Hilton owns a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell, considered exotic in the UK, which more people are choosing as the more traditional dog breeds fall out of favor with the public, reports BBC News. One of the oldest breeds that risks extinction, according to the Huffington Post UK, is the English Setter. Registration with the Kennel Club dropped 33 percent to only...
The San Diego Sporting Dog Club recently re-elected Trevor Niarchos to serve a second term on the Board of Directors for 2012. Trevor is the youngest member of the club ever elected to the board. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2012 The San Diego Sporting Dog Club recently re-elected Trevor Niarchos to serve a second term on the Board of Directors for 2012. Trevor is the youngest member of the club ever elected to the board. Trevor is also the proud owner of a Vizsla named Brandy. Mr....
Research examines key demographic variables of Nicaraguan canines Older dogs and male dogs are better hunting companions than younger dogs and female dogs says the author of a new study on the hunting ability and nutritional status of domestic dogs in lowland Nicaragua. In addition, he says, dogs are more suited to wildlife sustainability than other hunting options. "I was a little surprised to find that male dogs are harvesting more than females because few anthropologists have...
Continental Kennel Club (CKC) announces a new partnership with PetFirst Healthcare which will extend medical and life insurance benefits to puppies and dogs registered with CKC beginning in January 2012. Livingston, LA (PRWEB) December 31, 2011 Continental Kennel Club (CKC) announces a new partnership with PetFirst Healthcare which will extend medical and life insurance benefits to puppies and dogs registered with CKC beginning in January 2012. All CKC registration packages will now...
ORLANDO, Fla, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Best in Show honors and $50,000 in prize money went to GCH CH Jaset's Satisfaction, a Standard Poodle known affectionately as "London" owned by Beth Harris, Michel Molnar and Jamie Danburg of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Before a crowd at the Orange County Convention Center Sunday night "London" was crowned "National Champion" by Best in Show judge Mrs. Polly Smith after a weekend of intense...
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammoth Dog Beds are gearing up for Christmas. From dog beds as low as $34.99, you are sure to find the right dog bed to accommodate your needs. They offer orthopedic dog beds with your elderly dog in mind, made especially for geriatric/arthritic dogs. Their most popular design, the memory foam dog bed, is indeed their top seller. This style offers excellent support by providing better footing for your dog to get in and out of bed. Made to mimic...
MIAMI, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 3-4 million animals are euthanized every year (1), many of which are mixed breed dogs. In honor of National Mutt Day, petMD.com has put together the top ten reasons dog lovers should adopt mixed breed dogs (aka mutts). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110802/PH45832LOGO) 10. They are unique - The standard for breeding purebreds calls for breeding puppies whose appearance and temperament are of exactly the same quality every...
Holiday TV Special, Hosted by John O'Hurley & David Frei, Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Dogdom's Most Visible Showcase NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The NBC Thanksgiving Day special, "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®," will crown one of America's great purebreds as its 2011 champion on Thanksgiving Day while celebrating 10 years of bringing canine competition and entertainment into America's living rooms. The holiday special (noon - 2 p.m. in...
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The Tibetan Mastiff is a breed of domestic guard dog that originated in Asia, where it was used to guard livestock, palaces, tents, villages, and monasteries. The breed was known by many names in different regions, including Bhote Kukur, which translates to “someone from Tibet” and “dog” in Nepali. The term mastiff was once used to denote a number of large breeds, but the Tibetan mastiff is not a true mastiff. The Tibetan Mastiff was very popular in England in the early nineteenth...
The Tweed water spaniel, also known as the Tweed spaniel or the Ladykirk Spaniel, is a breed of domestic dog that went extinct in the nineteenth century. This breed is thought to have been developed near the River Tweed, close to the borders of Scotland, and was most likely created by breeding the St. John's water dog with local dogs, although this cannot be proven. This breed is known for helping develop the golden retriever and curly coated retriever breeds. The Tweed water spaniel was a...
The Trigg hound, also known as the Hayden Trigg Hound or the Trigg foxhound, is a domestic dog and a type of the American foxhound. Colonel Haiden C. Trigg developed the breed in the 1860s, when Trigg bred hounds from Maupin, Birdsong, and Walker to create a faster breed of hound for foxhunting. The dog became very popular, despite its physical unattractiveness, but when Trigg passed away, that popularity died down. A small amount of fanciers and one man who purchased many of Trigg’s...
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....
