Latest Mixed-breed dog Stories
Advanced Science Enables Improved Accuracy and Breed Coverage in Wisdom Panel 2.0® GERMANTOWN, Md., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- You think she's part Boxer, but it's anyone's guess why she has herding tendencies. Is your "Labradoodle" really the combination of a purebred Labrador Retriever and a purebred Poodle? Your Collie may look like a purebred, but is he really? For curious parents of mixed breed and presumed designer or purebred dogs, the guessing game is now over. Thanks...
New Feature Matches People with Adoptable Dogs Nationwide SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DogTime Media, the largest vertical media community focused exclusively on pet enthusiasts, announced today that its flagship website DogTime.com has launched a new feature that helps align shelter animals with people considering owning a dog. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081001/AQW549LOGO) The Dog Match-Up Application asks a series of carefully crafted...
As part of an initiative to educate dog owners, the Dogington Post launched their first annual Dogington Post Awards for 2012 in multiple categories. Nominees for the “Best Dog Rescue” category have been released and are open for voting. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 As part of a larger initiative to educate dog owners on proper nutrition, effective training, and other ways to raise a happy and healthy dog, the Dogington Post reviewed products, toys, food, treats and...
Second Annual Mutt-i-grees® "America Adopts" PSA Contest Includes a Visit to the Winning School by Cesar Millan & a Trip for Four to NYC PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Renowned dog behavior specialist and animal activist Cesar Millan, from National Geographic WILD's The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, urges schools to raise awareness about shelter pets, also known as Mutt-i-grees®, with the second annual Mutt-i-grees "America Adopts" PSA...
Lawrence LeBlond for RedOrbit.com It is often said that dog owners display an uncanny resemblance to their pets, but a new study goes one step further and suggests that their personalities are similar as well. In a study of British dog owners, researchers revealed that people tend to choose animals that match their own personality. They suggest that people are subconsciously drawn towards different types of dogs based on their characteristic personalities. Based on results of the...
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...
RABBIT HASH, Ky., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you have a story about a heroic dog? The website DogsOfHonor.com is seeking stories about everyday dogs and the impact they are making on lives. Previously called FallenDogs.com, DogsOfHonor.com is designed to raise funds and honor dogs who have served in amazing ways, and now features heroic dogs that have not yet fallen. K-9s featured on the site include war dogs, police dogs, fire dogs, guide dogs, and more. These brave animals often go...
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog breeders in the United States and abroad now have access to a first-of-its-kind tool that will help them make better educated decisions on optimal breeding matches based on science. Mars Veterinary, the global leader in canine genetic breed identification, announced today the introduction of Optimal Selection, a DNA test that is expected to help breeders avoid many health problems associated with inbreeding while still being able to select...
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, Inc., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and Argus Genetics, LLC have entered into confidential settlement agreements with BioPet Vet Lab, Inc. and Radio Systems Corporation ("PetSafe"), regarding U.S. Patent No. 7,729,863. The '863 Patent outlines a process for canine breed identification testing and was granted on June 1, 2010. In December 2010, Mars filed patent infringement suits against BioPet and PetSafe, and against MMI...
Contrary to popular belief, so-called hypoallergenic dogs do not have lower household allergen levels than other dogs. That's the conclusion of a study by Henry Ford Hospital researchers who sought to evaluate whether hypoallergenic dogs have a lower dog allergen in the home than other dogs. Hypoallergenic dogs are believed to produce less dander and saliva and shed less fur. The findings are to be published online this month in the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy. The study...
