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November 3rd, 2010
Black dogs, especially large ones, are often the last to be adopted at shelters, which also means they're more likely to be put down. Visit your local shelter or the Black Pearls of the Dog World rescue group if you've got room in your home for a black beauty.
July 22nd, 2009
I have eaten the steaksthat were on the counter, and which you were probablythawing for dinner. --Wilbrodog Carlos Wilbrodog
July 22nd, 2009
Approximately half of all dog owners give their pets "people names"--Max, Sam, Maggie, and Jack are among the most popular. Lower on the list: Kevin, Juanita, Eric, Ann-Marie, and Steve.
July 22nd, 2009
The world's oldest dog was named Bluey, and it was an Australian Cattle dog that lived for 29 years until it died in 1939; such dogs usually only live for 12 to 15 years.
July 22nd, 2009
Mix one quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda, and one teaspoon liquid dish detergent. Rub it into your dog's fur immediately--the chemical reaction is what gets rid of the smell, and...
June 9th, 2009
"Lassie, the famous TV collie, was always there for her family, no matter how she was treated or what obstacles were thrown in her path. She didn't hold a grudge or become bitter or disappointed.'...
June 9th, 2009
Ever wonder why dogs scratch the ground after peeing and pooping? One leading theory is that it spreads their signature scent--and territorial claim--over a wider area.
June 9th, 2009
Some people hear pit bull and think "vicious dog." But when the American Temperament Testing Society gauged the soundness of this misunderstood breed, 84.1 percent of them passed--a smidge ahead of...
June 9th, 2009
Dozens of dog breeds have become extinct over the last several centuries,including Germany's Boxer-like Bullenbeisser, the Chinese Happa Dog, and the Hawaiian Poi Dog. The most common reasons for extinction?...
June 8th, 2009
A German Border Collie named Rico, who was born in 1994 and lives in Germany, boasts a vocabulary of 200 simple words, according to animal psychologists at the Max Planck Institute. All of the words...
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