Dogs News
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It seems that growing up with a dog in the household could have a benefit in later life, for early-exposure to dogs appears to lower the risk of developing schizophrenia. The same effect is, interestingly, not present with early-exposure to cats.
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It’s established that dogs can count numbers up to a given level. New research shows that dogs undertake this function in the same brain region as humans, which suggests a common neural mechanism as part of mammalian evolution.
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By AFP
Lille -
French police investigating the death of a pregnant woman mauled to death by dogs while walking in the woods have carried out DNA tests on 67 dogs to try identify those that attacked her, investigators said Thursday.
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By AFP
Lille -
French police investigating the death of a pregnant woman mauled to death by dogs while walking in the woods have carried out DNA tests on 67 dogs to try identify those that attacked her, investigators said Thursday.
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By AFP
Siem Reap -
Cambodian dog meat traders drown, strangle and stab thousands of canines a day in a shadowy but sprawling business that traumatises workers and exposes them to deadly health risks like rabies.
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A new study finds that dog ownership is associated with longer life. This finding is especially so when it applies heart attack and stroke survivors, where owning a dog was found to lower the risk of death for those who live alone.
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Oslo -
Norwegian veterinary authorities fear a mysterious and potentially fatal dog illness is spreading quickly around the country. Several hundred dogs are believed to have been infected and even died before their owners could get them to a vet.
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A new study has identified the dog breeds, together with the the physical traits of the animals, that pose highest risk of biting children. The results, pulled from U.S. data, are not always so clear cut.
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By AFP
Seoul -
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his wife have been pictured cuddling a litter of puppies whelped by one of the dogs given to them by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a symbol of the strengthening ties between the two countries.
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By AFP
Seoul -
South Korean officials on Thursday began to dismantle the country's largest canine slaughterhouse complex, as animal rights activists push to end the custom of eating dog meat.
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A study conducted by npower, in order to raise awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning, has revealed how our relationships with our pets has a huge part to play in discovering a leak and how our lack of understanding might be threatening our health.
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By AFP
Vienna -
At first sight, enthusiastic Border Collies Miley and Tiara may not appear to be providing insights into the deeper workings of the canine mind.
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By AFP
Hong Kong -
In a city that likes to dress up its dogs, 50 dachshunds gathered in Hong Kong Saturday wearing everything from patterned winter jumpers to dapper tweed.It was Hong Kong's first "sausage walk", emulating popular mass dachshund get-togethers in Britain....
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By AFP
Milan -
Elegant, tailored outfits are not reserved just for fashionistas in Italy -- couture for dogs is proving a hit with some Milan pet owners.
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By AFP
Mexico -
They found Jamai wandering on the tracks of the Mexico City subway, his ear nearly torn off and a terrified look in his eyes.The shaggy brown mutt could have been run over or electrocuted.
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By AFP
Talca -
Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land this year, leaving patches once thick with sturdy old trees reduced to burnt landscapes. Now, three plucky dogs are helping replant it all.
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An intoxicated man was walking back to his home when he was attacked and killed by a pack of stray dogs. The horrible incident was captured on video.
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Grand Rapids -
A three-week-old girl is dead after she was bitten by one of her family’s three pit bulls. The baby was only left unattended for about five minutes and her death serves as a reminder not to leave babies and small children alone with dogs.
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By AFP
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Pointy-eared and short-haired, the Jindo dog is a symbol of South Korea, where breeders and authorities keep its bloodline even purer than one of the world's least diverse societies.
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By AFP
Susong -
Pointy-eared and short-haired, the Jindo dog is a symbol of South Korea, where breeders and authorities keep its bloodline even purer than one of the world's least diverse societies.
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By AFP
Susong -
Pointy-eared and short-haired, the Jindo dog is a symbol of South Korea, where breeders and authorities keep its bloodline even purer than one of the world's least diverse societies.
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Washington -
A new insight into the family tree of dogs reveals a previously unknown dimension to the history of canines. This has come about through the largest family tree of dogs ever assembled.
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The surge of dog attacks on U.S. mail carriers is believed to be the result of 24-hour online shopping and the dramatic increase of package deliveries. The number of these attacks is expected to increase in the future.
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Toronto -
Does keeping cats and dogs help to protect children from developing allergies and does it also help to reduce obesity levels? These are the indicators from a new U.S. survey on families that keep pets. The reason comes down to the human microbiome.
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By AFP
London -
Once a hugely popular working man's sport, Saturday marks the final demise of greyhound racing in London, closing a chapter of British social culture in the capital.
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By AFP
Birmingham -
Eclipsed in the rush for so-called designer dogs, some famous British breeds are now threatened with extinction, the world's biggest dog show Crufts warned as it kicked off its annual showpiece event.
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Community transferred and acquired MRSA is a growing concern, especially for those admitted to hospital. One common reservoir for the antibiotic-resistant bacteria are domestic dogs. A new study reveals the extent of the problem.
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Dog owners and cat owners, along with those who own both, occasionally discuss and dispute whether dogs are smarter than cats, or vice versa. A new study suggests it's a dead heat: they are both as smart as each other.
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Dogs of a smaller type tend to suffer from heart problems more often than larger dogs. A common condition is mitral valve disease and the risks of a dog dying from the condition are high. A new treatment might offer some hope for affected breeds.
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By AFP
Huntington Beach -
Dogs big and small, and some in tandem with their owners, braved the large swell that greeted them at a surfing competition with a difference in California.
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Man arrested in plot to kidnap Bo or Sunny, the Obama family dogs. Pete Souza / White House
Boni, happy to please his owner, eagerly scampers into his suit. Video screen shot
A disobedient dog ignoramusky
A visit to the dog park seems to always bring a smile to the pooch's face.
Churchill a Saint Beranrd. Rivers Manitoba
A dog sporting some clothes during the Doggie Fashion Show.
Jude, playing in the snow with his stuffed snowman toy
Miley shortly after rescue Care2
A dog being indifferent to the audience's amazement.
Jude, playing in the snow with his stuffed snowman toy
It's not a Music City event if at least one "person" doesn't show up sporting a cowboy hat.
Golden Labrador puppy given lots of love from the audience during the fashion show.
A dog VIP lounge where the very important pooches hang out after a busy day.
Some of the people and dogs at Charlee's Angels for the Animals rally on April 27, 2014. Some more of Shania's puppies.
"Love at First Bark - How saving a dog can sometimes help you save yourself," by Julie Klam, Riverhead Books, NY (2011)
SPCA teaches dogs how to drive
Dog and cat friends in Fuengirola, Spain - Murray enjoying the benefits of a cooling fan.
Basset Hound taking a photo with Santa Claus.
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