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- All Breed Dog Show
Show dogs and their human companions are preparing for the All India All Breed Dog Show this weekend in Bangalore, India. The dog show will be hosted by the Bangalore Canine Club at the Palace Grounds this Saturday and Sunday. Prizes will be awarded in several categories including Junior Handlers, for children, and Best Bred Dog. Dogs will also be judged in areas that are relevant to their breeds, such as German Shepherds being judged on training ability and Blood Hounds being tested on their tracking skills. The dog club has already received 450 entries that will see over 50 breeds of dogs showcased for the public...
Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:53:00 GMT - Attempted Dog Theft
Two men kidnapped a police captain's dog in Chicago last week inciting a car chase and arrest. A neighbour saw two young men form a dog leash out of their belts last Wednesday afternoon and lure Kasey, a 50 pound mixed breed, from police Capt. Thomas McMahon's yard. The dog belongs to McMahon's 14-year-old daughter, Katie, who pursued the thieves when alerted to the dognapping. The neighbour picked Katie and continued the chase in a minivan. The police captain soon joined the pursuit and chased the men until they dropped the dog leash and the dog was able to jump into the minivan with Katie. McMahon eventually caught up with the criminals at a restaurant where one was arrested while pretending to order food and the other hiding behind garbage bins...
Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:34:00 GMT - Rich Dog in Hiding
The dog that inherited $12 million earlier this year has gone into hiding after receiving numerous death threats. Trouble, a white Maltese, was flown by private jet to Florida after receiving about 20 threats on her life. The little dog has earned a negative reputation for its habit of biting people. Trouble also inflamed tempers after her late owner, New York socialite Leona Helmsley, made the dog the primary beneficiary in her will. The dog has been living under an assumed name in the southern state for the past two months. It seems that Trouble is living up to her name with all the media attention and bad habits she is said to have...
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:53:00 GMT - MUTTS Muse Dies
The dog that inspired the comic strip MUTTS has passed away at the age of 18. Earl, a white terrier, will be missed by fans of the comic and his owner Patrick McDonnell. MUTTS is a comic that focuses on a cat named Mooch and his canine neighbour Earl. The character Earl was known for loving people and dog food, as well as for his habit of howling when left alone by his bachelor owner, Ozzie. The MUTTS comic strip began in 1994 and is currently published in more than 700 newspapers...
Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:23:00 GMT - Bulgaria Passes Dog Laws
The Bulgarian government has passed legislation that imposes huge fines on people who mistreat or abandon their pets. The eastern European country introduced the pet protection laws last Friday to help limit the number of stray dogs roaming city streets. The law promotes adopting stray animals and strongly discourages cruelty to dogs and cats. It also heavily encourages pet owners to spay or neuter their pets. An estimated 700,000 stray dogs were killed in the capital of Sophia between 1998 and 2006 despite protests. The new fines for abandoning pets can climb to as high as about $2500 USD...
Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:37:00 GMT - Study on Canine Comprehension
An Austrian study has proven that dogs have the cognitive ability to form abstract concepts. The study, carried out by the University of Vienna, tested four dogs on their ability to visually categorize pictures. Using touch-screen computers, the researchers showed the dogs various images of landscapes and other dogs. When the test canines chose the dog image, they were rewarded with a food pellet. After this initial training phase, the dogs were able to successfully recognize the difference between images of landscape and dogs. Since dogs have now proven their ability to discern visual objects, maybe it's time to let them start choosing their own collars and leashes...
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:46:00 GMT - Vick to Pay for Dog Care
Michael Vick has agreed to pay over $900,000 for the care of 54 dogs found in a raid on his Virginia property earlier this year. One of the football star's lawyers confirmed that Vick will deposit the money on Friday to cover the expenses of the abused dogs seized from his property in April. Vick pleaded guilty to his role in a dog fighting ring in August and is scheduled to face his sentencing on December 10. The pit bulls rescued from Vick's Bad Newz Kennels were place in shelters across the state after the raid. The dogs underwent assessment by animal professionals and some may soon be deemed eligible for adoption. We hope all of these dogs are well cared for and eventually find homes for adoption...
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:40:00 GMT - Dog Addicted to Underwear
A British dog with a taste for inedible household items has undergone surgery after ingesting a pair of underwear. Taffy, an 18-month-old Springer Spaniel, endured a two hour operation to remove the underwear from his stomach. It was the 40th pair of underwear that the dog has devoured. Taffy's owners said he usually passes the items naturally, but they had noticed him in some pain with the most recent meal of underwear. The dog has also consumed 300 socks, 15 pairs of shoes and a key fob. Taffy has made a full recovery from his surgery and his owners are making extra effort to hide underwear and other pieces of clothing from the dog. We hope Taffy starts to like her dog food a little more and undies a little less...
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:49:00 GMT - Model Offers Reward for Lost Dog
Fashion model Nicky Watson is offering a reward to anyone who finds her lost dog. The New Zealand television personality and model was left distraught after her nine-year-old pet dog went missing over the weekend from Matarangi in the Coromandel. The dog, named Cricket, is a white Chihuahua with light brown ears and a ring around his tail. Watson told the press that she is "hoping that someone has found him and is keeping him safe". She has had Cricket since he was a puppy. We wish the best of luck to Nicky hope Cricket is returned home soon...
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:42:00 GMT - Willie Fights Back for Dogs
Willie Nelson has filmed a public service announcement to support anti-dog fighting legislation in the state of Georgia. The country music star may soon appear on television and radio with a supportive message to help pass an upcoming Senate bill proposing harsher penalties for dog fighting activities. The bill would make it a felony for anyone to buy, sell or trade dogs for the purpose of dog fighting. Nelson was asked to shoot the announcement by the Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society. Nelson, an avid animal lover, recorded his spoken message over the song "Georgia on my Mind". It's great to see such a well known celebrity supporting this cause...
Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:54:00 GMT - Abseiler Rescues Dog
An abseiler descended a 50ft ravine in England this week to save a stranded dog. Craig Tinney, 28, lowered himself down the cliff on Tuesday to aid the dog that had plunged over the edge the day before. Tinney spotted the six-year-old Labrador, Crown, in water at the bottom of the ravine. He then managed to climb back up the cliff face carrying the injured dog. Tinney, an experience gorge walker and abseiler, is being hailed a hero by local residents who participated in the search for the dog. Crown suffered a dislocated hip from the fall but is expected to make a full recovery...
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:44:00 GMT - Celebrity Endorsed Dog Invention
Nicole Richie is promoting a new invention that saves lampposts from being eroded by dog urine. The Simple Life star is putting her celebrity power to use by plugging a new dog urinal invention that wraps around lampposts to prevent damage to the paint. The dog urinals were unveiled by Swedish inventor Lennart Jarlerbro earlier this month to extend the longevity of your local street light. Richie described the product as being "a cute rubber cup attached to the post and a hose that pipes urine into the gutter". This may sound strange to most dog owners, but perhaps some urban dogs do have lampposts they particularly love that need protection from pooch pee. At least the celebrities love it!...
Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:46:00 GMT - British Dog of the Year
A blind Bull Mastiff has been named Dog of the Year by the British RSPCA. Oliver, the two-year-old Bull Mastiff, was voted to win the award by readers a national newspaper. Oliver was abandoned in when he was five months old and was suffering from a serious eye infection. He was picked up by a dog warden and rushed to immediate surgery, but it was too late to save his vision. The dog also had to have one eye removed. Oliver currently lives in an adopted home. His owners say he is just like any other dog despite his ordeal. Oliver is truly an inspiration to everyone who has pet living with health problems and deserves his recognition as Dog of the Year...
Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:51:00 GMT - Dog Returns after Adventure
A dog from Missouri has returned home after seven months on the road, one operation, two intermediate homes and a new name. Happy, also known as Radar, went missing from his home with the Bowman family seven months ago. This week, Happy's owners saw his picture in the paper after he ran away from his adopted family to the vet who they had neuter him on November 11. The black mixed breed dog had made headlines as being the first dog the vet could recall running back to the clinic after an operation. It's a twisted dog's tale, but at least Happy has lots of people out there who are more than willing to give the adventurous pooch a home...
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:38:00 GMT - New Breed of Bomb Dog
A team of four highly trained bomb sniffing dogs will be deployed in Australian prisons to combat risks posed by terrorists. The Labrador Retrievers will be used to secure the jails and courts in New South Wales for the upcoming trial of nine men caught in the country's biggest anti-terrorism bust. The dogs are being taught at a new $1.8 million police dog training facility to detect explosives including TNT, PETN, RDX, Chlorox and nitrate. The dog team will likely take part in US testing to determine if they can detect the relatively new and unstable explosive, TATP. The dogs will play an integral role in security for the trials, which will begin next February and are likely to last up to two years...
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:34:00 GMT
