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NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westminster Kennel Club is proud to announce the entries for its 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, to be held in New York City on February 11-12, 2013. Entries from all 50 states and several foreign countries have given the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show its largest entry in 15 years - 2,721 dogs - as America's Dog Show extends its standing as the second-longest continuously-held sporting event in this country....
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online While there are many fine reasons to own a dog, perhaps one of the best reasons are the hours upon hours of sheer entertainment you’ll receive for the price of some kibble and pet rent, where applicable. You’ll be able to watch and laugh as your hound sniffs with a childlike curiosity at something hopping in the grass or take short videos of Fido as he chases an imaginary ship through your house and to the door, where he’ll...
Dog bite attorney Chris Davis issues warning on the breeds that most frequently attack. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 20, 2012 Dog bite injuries force approximately 1,000 people in the United States to seek some form of emergency care or treatment each day, or just under 5 million each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). To raise awareness about the most dangerous breeds, Seattle attorney Chris Davis and his research team have identified the top ten dog...
MIAMI, July 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A two-year battle to save Lennox, the seven-year-old support dog of a severely disabled little girl, was met with tragedy two days ago when Belfast City Council killed him despite international protests, hundreds of thousands of pleas for amnesty, outspoken outrage from celebrities and politicians alike, and expert testimony that Lennox exhibited no behavioral problems. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120703/DC34676LOGO)...
Brett Smith for RedOrbit.com Do dogs resemble their owners? A new study seems to confirm at least part of that conventional wisdom. People considered disagreeable prefer disagreeable or aggressive dogs, according to researchers at the University of Leicester's School of Psychology in the U.K. The study, which was published in the journal Anthrozoos, surveyed 235 people in the U.K. and North America, who took personality tests and ranked a range of popular dogs according to their...
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...
Dogs have proven to be one of the most effective home security options available which is why HomeSecurityGuru.com has created a Family Watchdog and Guard Dog Guide that outlines the strengths and weaknesses of different breeds, helping homeowners decide which dog is the best fit for their family and home. (PRWEB) April 15, 2012 HomeSecurityGuru.com has recently published a Family Watchdog and Guard Dog Guide which provides details on different types of dogs and recommendations on the...
MIAMI, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Call it the power of the shamrock, the charm of the leprechaun, or just the luck of the Irish. One thing is for certain: the great people of the Emerald Isle have produced some of the most curious, independent, and enthusiastic dogs in the world. Impress your friends at the pub this St. Patrick's Day with some fun facts about the most popular Irish dog breeds courtesy of petMD.com. Irish Setter - Its distinctive and eye-catching deep red...
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...
HAMILTON, N.J., Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VetNostic Laboratories® offers state-of-the-art genetic testing services for dog breeders and owners. Using DNA analysis, they are able to accurately and specifically determine whether or not a dog carries disease-causing genes. Providing reliable identification of these "carriers" ensures healthy litters and a successful breeding program. At this time, VetNostic Laboratories® is pleased to introduce two new tests to its growing diagnostic...
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The Sealyham Terrier is a Welsh terrier created by crossing the Basset Hound, Bull Terrier, Fox Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. It was developed in Sealyham, Harverfordwest, Wales by Captain John Edwards to quarry small game. The breed was officially recognized in the early 1900s and can still be found today in South Africa and the UK. At one time, the breed was one of the best known Welsh breeds, but today it is distinctly rare. The Sealyham...
The Scottish Terrier, often called the Scottie, is one of five types of terrier that originated in Scotland. It is thought to be one of the oldest of the Highland terriers, although its origin is undocumented. The breed may have originated as early as the 1400s, but did not gain popularity until the reign of King James VI, who gave a Scottish Terrier to the French monarch as a gift. The breed is closely related to the West Highland White Terrier; both breeds originated near the Blackmount...
The Rat Terrier is an American vermin-killing breed which served its purpose as a general farm dog. The breed was common throughout America during the 1920s and 1930s; it is somewhat rare today as chemical pesticides and commercial farming have forced the decline of the breed. It was brought to the US by migrants from Britain, and it gained its popularity not only by helping on the farm, but through rat pit gambling, as well as hunting squirrels, hare, and other small game. The breed most...
The Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz, or the Aldalusian Wine Cellars' Ratting Dog is a Spanish Terrier which hunts rats in wine cellars. Its ancestors may have included the Fox Terrier and other small breeds. It was most likely bread during the 19th century by British businessmen dealing with problems between their barrels of Sherry. The breed is medium sized with a short predominantly white tricolor coat. Its tail is often docked, and its head is triangular and somewhat flat. It has dark eyes...
The Patterdale Terrier is an English breed developed to guard flocks. It is a type of fell terrier which was first popularized in the mid 20th century. The breed was used as predator control in the hills of north England where sheep farming dominates. Its quarry ranges from fox to groundhogs to raccoons and badgers. The Patterdale Terrier stands 10 to 15 inches tall and weighs 10 to 24 pounds. The coat of the breed is coarse and short, and can be black, red, chocolate, or black and tan....
