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How Bomb Dogs Are Trained
from DogBlog
on Tuesday May 15th, 2012 at 01:13 AM
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Meet Xxara shes one of 13 dogs who work for Los Angeles Countys Metro system, checking buses and trains for explosives. (The double letter at the beginning of her name indicates that she was named for either a fallen soldier, or a victim of 9/11.) She received her initial training at the TSA facility in Texas, which taught her how to detect explosives. Now shes learning how...
11th Annual Dachshund Parade, Saturday, May 12, 2012
from Bark Around Town
on Friday May 11th, 2012 at 02:42 PM
If youre looking for something fun to do on Saturday, May 12, why not head down to Washington Square Park for the annual Daschshund Parade? This celebration of weiner dogs is in its 11th year, and visitors will get toenjoy Continue readingBest Bully Sticks Breed Spotlight: Saint Bernard
from Best Bully Sticks Healthy Dog Blog
on Thursday May 10th, 2012 at 01:00 PM
Saint Bernards are known as the rescue dogs of the Alpines, but what most dont know about this giant breed is their rich and interesting progression through history. Best Bully Sticks Breed Spotlight takes a look into the life of this gentle giant. History & Background: The origins of the Saint Bernard are thought to [...]A Few Good Dogs
from Dog Files
on Friday May 4th, 2012 at 06:09 PM
Meet Helo, Bubba and Oscar, three incredible military working dogs based at Fort Meade, Maryland. Together, with their Army Handlers, they protect the men & women of the United States Armed Forces both here and overseas.
Wow, what can I say? This, our most ambitious episode of the Dog Files, was years in the making and I truly believe, one of our best yet. I couldnt be prouder of final outcome. My hope is that by watching the video, people will gain an understanding of what dogs are...
Best Bully Sticks Breed Spotlight: Weimaraner
from Best Bully Sticks Healthy Dog Blog
on Thursday May 3rd, 2012 at 01:00 PM
The Grey Ghost is visiting this weeks Best Bully Sticks Breed Spotlight! No, were not talking about some ghastly ghoul, but the friendly, alert and beautiful Weimaraner! Read about this sporty dogits interesting history and great disposition in our look at the Weimaraner. History & Background: The Weimaraner was originally bred for hunting in the [...]For the Love of Designer Dogs [Infographic]
from Breed Trust Blog
on Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 at 03:41 PM
Labradoodles, puggles and cavachons are just a few of the 500 designer dog breeds that have exploded in popularity in recent years. If you've ever wondered how these designer dogs compare to purebreds and mutts this infographic has all the answers, from their costs to their life expectancy.
Be prepared to pay a price for that clever "oodle" name if you get your dog from a breeder. Designer dogs cost 25-50% more than purebreds, but the benefit you get in return is that they live longer,...
Chris Brown Breeding and Selling Pit Bull Puppies
on Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 at 03:00 PM
Lily the Pit Bull is a Trupanion office dog
It has been reported that popular pop star Chris Brown has been breeding American Pit Bull Terrier puppies and selling them on a website called CB Breeds. Brown has the puppies listed for 1,000 dollars each and the site guarantees that they come with registration, current vaccinations, veterinarian examination, health guarantee, and four generation performance pedigree. His publicist said Brown is just trying to find good homes for a litter his...
Best Bully Sticks Breed Spotlight: Rat Terrier
from Best Bully Sticks Healthy Dog Blog
on Thursday April 26th, 2012 at 01:00 PM
Tenacious. Historic. Loveable. And just darn cute. Best Bully Sticks brings you the Rat Terrier this week in our Breed Spotlight! This dog is 100% American, with a can-do American attitude. We hope youll enjoy reading about this feisty little pup! History & Background: If you havent guessed yet, this terriers name is derived from [...]Designer Dogs: History and More...
from All Things Dog Blog
on Tuesday April 24th, 2012 at 04:01 AM
by Carrie Boyko, CEB This info-graphic was commissioned by PetCareRx.com. Providing quality pet meds and supplies for all your pet needs What Your Dog Says About Your Personality
from (dog)spired
on Saturday April 21st, 2012 at 12:00 PM
They cant talk, but dogs say a lot about their owners personalities, a new study has found.
People tend to report that their dogs personality is quite similar to their own, but we wanted to see if these stereotypes actually stand up to scrutiny, said study author Lance Workman, a psychologist at Bath Spa University in the U.K.
Using an online survey, Workman and colleagues probed the personalities of 1,000 dog owners and found some surprising trends.
Among the owners of seven breed groups, there...
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