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Kennel Club urges mass response to Welsh consultation on dog breeding
The Kennel Club (Uk) &bull Jan 31, 2012
The Kennel Club is rallying all dog breeders and owners in Wales to respond to a fresh consultation being held by the Welsh Assembly Government, to determine the future of dog breeding. The call by the Kennel Club comes after a week of meetings with Assembly Members and Welsh dog breeders to discuss the issue. The Kennel Club met with Welsh Assembly representatives to discuss the issue… Full Story »
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Thousands of dogs enter Crufts 2012
The Kennel Club (Uk) &bull Jan 31, 2012
Kennel Club entry figures for Crufts reveal that around 26,000 dogs will be making their way to NEC in Birmingham from 8-11 March 2012, with a record number of overseas entries. In total 21,029 dogs have been entered into breed judging, Agility and Obedience Championship and the highest ever entry has been recorded for the Breeders' Competition with 49 teams and 196 dogs entered. Thousands more dogs will take part in other aspects of the competition, including Discover Dogs, Friends for Life and the Good Citizen Dog Scheme ring. The Kennel Club will welcome 1,388 dogs from overseas, a 13… Full Story »
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Animal shelter raided, 75 animals seized* - updated Jan 26, 2012: Wilburton, OK (US)
Pet Abuse &bull Jan 26, 2012
A husband and wife who ran a Wilburton animal rescue were arrested and their three children taken by the state after authorities raided the Cajun Country Animal Rescue Ranch. Anne and Shane Duhon were taken into custody on complaints of animal cruelty by Latimer County Sheriff's deputies, and over 75 animals have been taken from the property. You could see the bones, see the ribs, see the backbones," he said. After warning the ranch owners several times to clean… Full Story »
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How to Build a Dog - Report from National Geographic
Kc Dog Blog &bull Jan 18, 2012
I didn't used to subscribe to National Geographic. But they cancelled another magazine I used to read and just started sending Nat Geo in its place -- and I'm kind of glad they did. There has been some interesting stuff… Full Story »
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As I See It: Doggone it, dogging it, top dog and dog-eared
Topix Wire: Dogs &bull Jan 17, 2012
Attention dog owners, dog lovers, dog breeders and all breeds of dogs. If you're looking forward to a scintillating column about dogs, forget it. This is not a column having anything to do with dogs. So what's with the heading that has the word "dog" in it four times? Just a little trick to grab the eyeballs of folks out there in… Full Story »
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Jessica Elgot is a Racialist, Not a Reporter
Terrierman's Daily Dose &bull Jan 14, 2012
Information on working terriers, dogs, natural history, hunting, and the environment, with occasional political commentary as I see fit. This web log is associated with the Terrierman.com web site. Please see this web site for more information on working terriers, or to order the book. Hitler and Evan Braun with their purebred dogs. Six dogs were in the bunker -- all purebred.This post is not about dogs. It is about racialism and reporting.Jessica Elgot is a young "reporter" for "The Jewish Chronicle," but we will get to to that in a moment.Let's start with the fact that she is a… Full Story »
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Dog owners in Staffordshire encouraged to have their say on propsed restrictions
The Kennel Club (Uk) &bull Jan 13, 2012
KC Dog, the Kennel Club's campaign group in place to help responsible dog owners protect their rights, is alerting dog owners in Staffordshire to a dog control order pre-consultation currently taking place in Stoke on Trent. Stoke on Trent City Council is currently looking into the possibility of introducing dog control orders in the city… Full Story »
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Dog owners in Tamworth encouraged to have their say on propsed restrictions
The Kennel Club (Uk) &bull Jan 13, 2012
KC Dog, the Kennel Club's campaign group in place to help responsible dog owners protect their rights, is alerting dog owners in Staffordshire to a dog control order consultation currently taking place in Tamworth. Tamworth Borough Council is running a consultation on the introduction of a number of orders that would have a direct effect on dog owners… Full Story »
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Is It Time to Dump the Bulldog?
Terrierman's Daily Dose &bull Jan 11, 2012
Information on working terriers, dogs, natural history, hunting, and the environment, with occasional political commentary as I see fit. This web log is associated with the Terrierman.com web site. Please see this web site for more information on working terriers, or to order the book. The case to be made is obvious and straightforward. The modern English Bulldog is mostly Chinese pug -- a show ring creation with legs so deformed it can barely walk, a jaw so undershot it cannot grab a Frisbee, and with a face so bracycephalic it can barely breathe. Add to this a… Full Story »
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Puppy Mills Banned in Ireland
Dogster &bull Jan 9, 2012
Top o' the mornin' to ya, Dogsters! This week we're going to have some international flair, with at least one story per day from somewhere other than Dogster's home country of the USA. That's because we think the world of… Full Story »
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How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Home
K-9 &bull Jan 4, 2012
Almost as exciting as bringing home a new baby, bringing home a new puppy or dog is a big event at home. Having a new furry friend to play with means hours of fun, but it's also a lot of responsibility to care for a new pet. This… Full Story »
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New rules for dog breeders
Topix Forum: Dogs &bull Jan 2, 2012
5 Comments, last updated on Sunday Jan 1 by Anon Full Story »
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Jan 1, Dandie Dinmont - A Rare Breed
Spoiled Dogs Blog &bull Jan 1, 2012A well-cared-for Dandie can live up to fifteen years. AKC as well as the national association for the breed. Most breeders would also have records of the puppy's genealogy. Keeping his weight under control is advised so as not to… Full Story »
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MOPS - dedicated group works at rescuing and finding homes for Pugs
Topix Wire: Dogs &bull Dec 29, 2011
It's hard to look into the eyes of a pug and not smile. There is something about their wrinkled grin that brightens up the day for many people. For those that love and rescue the breed, there is so much to love and for the general public, so much to learn. I fell in love with pugs the first time I held a little pug puppy about 16 years ago, but lived in an apartment and couldn't have a dog at that time," says Linda Elwood, founder of MOPS… Full Story »
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Ring in the New Year with National Train Your Dog Month
Dogster &bull Dec 27, 2011
With Christmas now past, most of us are now focusing on the arrival of the new year. For many of us, this is a time to focus on self-evaluation and resolutions - what can we do to make 2012 a… Full Story »
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Pet peeves of dog experts
Topix Wire: Dogs &bull Dec 27, 2011
Positive training techniques work; not to mention they are more humane, enhancing the relationship with your dog instead of destroying it. If dogs are our best friends, they deserve our kindness and respect. Positive training techniques work; not to mention… Full Story »
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Now that's a dog
Topix Wire: Dogs &bull Dec 24, 2011
Dogue de Bordeaux a loving, family breed that's 'easy to live with' Breeder Peter Muth is seen with his Dogue de Bordeaux dogs Denzil (largest), Libby, and pup Ramoana. KITCHENER - If certain dogs resemble certain humans, then it seems the Dogue de Bordeaux is a Winston Churchill reincarnate, all floppy jowls and sad sack eyes. Particularly Denzil, a nearly perfect example of his breed whose barrel chest and intimidating appearance belies a lovey dovey heart. They're a very loving, family dog," enthused Peter Muth,… Full Story »
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Assured Breeder relishes 'fantastic' trip to Florida
The Kennel Club (Uk) &bull Dec 21, 2011
Returning from sunny Florida, Louise Paterson, a Kennel Club Assured Breeder from Wigan, has spoken about her time at the American Kennel Club Eukanuba Invitational Show and her surprise at winning the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Puppy Pack competition. Louise, who breeds Swedish Vallhunds won return flights, four nights' hotel accommodation and tickets to the AKC Eukanuba Invitational Show after winning the special competition for… Full Story »
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RSPCA campaign 'fails to address the real issues' says the Kennel Club
The Kennel Club (Uk) &bull Dec 21, 2011
The Kennel Club has expressed concern that the RSPCA's 'Bred for Looks, Born to Suffer' campaign focuses entirely on breed standards, which already highlight the importance of health and good temperament, rather than on the need for higher standards for all dog breeders. The Kennel Club believes that improvements to 'breeding standards', which would include a set of regulations requiring that breeders put… Full Story »
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RSPCA starts campaign for purebred health
ohmidog! &bull Dec 19, 2011
"Bred for looks, born to suffer." That's the slogan of a new RSPCA campaign aimed at shifting the emphasis when it comes to breeding purebred dogs - from looks to health. The campaign launched yesterday, with this ad - featuring… Full Story »
