Category | Breeding

The Top 7 Dog Breeds for the Active Persons

Posted on 07 December 2010

You’re running along your usual route and you’re about to reach your 8th mile. Your partner is keeping pace with you, looking as fresh as when he started. He’s been there for you for years, helping you train and condition for your marathons. Loyal to a fault, you promise yourself to buy him a drink [...]

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Chihuahua becomes Japan’s newest police dog

Posted on 23 November 2010

A long-haired chihuahua has passed a search and rescue test in Japan. The Japan’s newest police dog called Momo was one of 32 successful candidates out of 70 dogs to pass the test by finding a person in five minutes after merely sniffing their cap. Nara police spokesman said, “Any breed of dog can be [...]

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Singapore: New measures to control dog attacks

Posted on 14 November 2010

New measures have been set in place in Singapore after a review following consultation with stakeholders such as dog owners, animal welfare groups, veterinarians and the general public. Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has initiated new control which necessitates obedience training for dogs that attack or cause injury to a person or animal. This is [...]

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80 New Guinea Singing dogs found in Franklin County

Posted on 06 November 2010

Dozens of world rare dog breed were found in Franklin County last week. Pennsylvania’s dog law warden said the New Guinea Singing Dogs all belong to one man, who is now facing charges while rescue workers are trying to get shelter for the dogs. The owner of the dogs of the 80 New Guinea Singing [...]

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Madison county voters passes dangerous dog ordinance

Posted on 05 November 2010

Madison County voters have given the County Commissioners authority to pass ordinance that make dog owners responsible for their dog’s action after approving the dangerous dog amendment. The amendment was passed by a 3-to-1 margin on Tuesday night. A woman who voted against the amendment has expressed her concern about how the commission will exercise [...]

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Boxers Are More Likely To Develop Cancer

Posted on 13 October 2010

Trupanion pet insurance released a study today of dog at high risk for getting cancer. The study shows that cancer-related pet insurance claims were most common in German shepherds, golden retrievers, rottweilers and doberman pinschers based on pet insurance claims data dating back to Aug. 12, 2000. Boxers topped with ninety-eight cancer-related claims – a [...]

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Everything You Need To Know About Dog Breeds – American Eskimo

Posted on 11 October 2010

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and then move on to other areas of this excellent dog. Breed group: Non-sporting Weight: Toy 6-10 lbs, miniature 10-20 pounds, standard 18-35 pounds Height: Toy 9-12 inches, miniature 12-15 inches, standard 15-19 inches Overview It is believed that this breed has [...]

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Collie Dog – excellent sporting dog

Posted on 11 October 2010

The Collie dog makes an excellent sporting dog, and can be taught to do the work of the Pointer and the Setter, as well as that of the Water Spaniel and the Retriever. He can be trained to perform the duties of other breeds.  He is clever at hunting, having an excellent nose, is a [...]

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Soul of a dog – dog daily digest

Posted on 08 October 2010

There has always be need for more sources of latest dog news and daily digest. Soul of a dog is here to fill the gap by providing latest, hot and refreshing news about dog. This post will be very brief. It is a welcome message. &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp