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Dog-human cooperation is based on social skills of wolves, scientists show
Dogs are man’s best friend and partner. The origins of this dog-human relationship were subject of a study by behavioural scientists from the Messerli Research Institute at the Vetmeduni Vienna and the Wolf Science Center. They showed that the ancestors of dogs, the wolves, are at least as attentive to members of their species and […]
Colors fade, popularity doesn't: Uno the beagle still No. 1 winner at Westminster dog show
NEW YORK — More than 2,800 dogs are in the Big Apple this week, all competing to be chosen Westminster Kennel Club’s best in show. Yet no matter who wins Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, chances are they’ll never make as much noise as Uno. Now home on the range in Texas, far from […]
Wellesley firefighters to appear on Ellen DeGeneres Show for rescuing dog from icy Charles River
By Jaclyn Reiss, Boston.com Staff Four Wellesley firefighters will appear on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show today after they fought through ice and bone-chilling water to rescue a golden retriever from the Charles River last month, according to the Wellesley Fire Department. Wellesley Fire Capt. Jim Dennehy, Lt. Paul Delaney, Dave Papazian, and Joan Cullinan have […]
Q&A: Can puppies show characteristics of more than one father?
by rkleine Question by Theresa C: Can puppies show characteristics of more than one father? I got a puppy from a friend’s neighbor. The mother is a border collie and was seen being breed by a golden retriever. Now that my puppy is almost a year old, he has the fur of the collie and […]
Which beer company has the commercial where they show different ways to hold beer?
by sgoerin Question by Skylar: Which beer company has the commercial where they show different ways to hold beer? they show different ways of holding beer and name them. one of them is the “labrador retriever” and one is “the six pack strangler” or something. Best answer: Answer by Steel Nalgasanheuser busch…it’s a budweiser commercial […]
Dog trainer to rescue, place 22 ‘lucky’ dogs in new show
LOS ANGELES — Brandon McMillan has trained as many as 10,000 dogs for television, movies, commercials, videos and people. Then he started saving dogs from animal shelters, training them and finding homes for them. When Litton Entertainment needed a dog trainer who would rescue, train and place 22 dogs in 22 weeks for a show […]
Top dogs strut their stuff at the Philippine Circuit Dog Show
From tiny chihuahuas to heavy German Shepherds, dogs of all shapes and sizes filled Megamall’s Megatrade Hall in Mandaluyong last weekend for the Philippine Circuit Dog Show, held from February 21 to 24. Dogs went through obstacles in the agility competition, displayed their relay racing skills in the Flyball competition, and strutted their stuff in […]
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show winner: Affenpinscher wins Best in Show
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show winner: Affenpinscher wins Best in Show NEW YORK – When Joe the Affenpinscher won the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night, his handler Ernesto Lara raised him high towards the rafters as if to say, "We did it!" The uncommon dog with a familiar name proved that […]
Q&A: Why in dog show pictures are some dogs/handlers sitting down?
Question by Jillian: Why in dog show pictures are some dogs/handlers sitting down? I am very into dog shows, but still just stepping into the world. A friend of mine just got a best in show and she and the dog were sitting in their picture, when normally they stack the dog. Especially for a […]