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In the news release, USA SWIMMING FOUNDATION TO 'MAKE A SPLASH' IN NEW YORK CITY WITH NATIONAL WATER SAFETY TOUR PRESENTED BY PHILLIPS 66, issued 06-May-2013 by USA Swimming Foundation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that the second paragraph, second sentence, should read "Seventy percent of African American children, 60 percent of Hispanic/Latino children and 40 percent of Caucasian children have little or no swimming abilities." rather than "Sixty percent of African...
MAKE A SPLASH TOUR KICKS OFF MAY 16 -18 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The USA Swimming Foundation, in partnership with Phillips 66, will kick off its fifth-annual Make a Splash Tour presented by Phillips 66 in New York City on May 16 - 18. The national tour will include a series of press events, visit to the Empire State Building to light the skyline blue, water safety information sessions and free swimming lessons at local partner pools...
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/ -- 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...
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 German Shepherd Dog took Chicago'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 German Shepherd Dog remains Chicago's top dog, with the Labrador Retriever close behind," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The Bulldog is also inching toward...
MILLERTON, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ultimate Dog Pool, Inc., an innovative new supplier of products for water-loving dogs, today announces its first product, The Ultimate Dog Pool - Labrador Retreat. The Labrador Retreat is an inflatable dog pool which provides medium to large size dogs with a safe and healthy environment for exercise and play. The Ultimate Dog Pool, Inc.'s flagship product inflates to 14 feet in diameter, with 22-inch inflated walls, and holds...
Lifeguard Master introduces a new lifeguard swim suit for men. These new swim shorts have many benefits such as durability, comfort, long lasting and high visibility in an emergency situation. Huntington Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 These new and improved Circle Design Swim Shorts are designed to be more durable moving through water. Lifeguard Swim Shorts have more to consider than one who is just looking for a swim suit for recreational purposes. The lifeguard's swim shorts...
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The Newfoundland is a large working breed used for pulling fishing nets and heavy equipment which originated in Newfoundland. Its ancestors, big black bear-like dogs introduced by the Vikings, also produced the St. John's Dog. The size of the breed was produced when large mastiffs were introduced into the gene pool. Irish and English fishermen visiting Newfoundland in the 1880s accurately describe the breed as it is today, due to early establishment of its attributes. The breed is not only an...
