Dog News

Every week we'll be bringing you news from the world of dogs and related canine subjects, bringing you a more in-depth look at high-interest and topical events.

 

Research Suggests Sled Dogs Are Physically Superior

Published: Oct 9th, 2008

Every year dogs in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Alaska's premier sled dog race run...

Deadly Labrador Gene Mutation Identified

Published: Oct 2nd, 2008

A gene mutation carried by up to 30% of Labrador Retrievers has been identified by researchers...

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9-Year-Old Girl Starts Dog Treat Business

Published: Oct 1st, 2008

Like many 9 year old girls, Sammy's bedroom walls are covered in pictures of dogs, but...

Hurricane Ike Residents Urged To Reclaim Pets

Published: Sept 25th, 2008

It has been over a week since Hurricane Ike made landfall in Texas, and since that time...

UK Charity Says Dog Shows Encourage Deformities

Published: Sept 17th, 2008

The RSPCA is calling for new measures to tackle "the unacceptably high levels of disability...

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Mars Announces Salmonella-Related Food Recall

Published: Sept 17th, 2008

On Friday Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of products manufactured at its...

University To Offer Nation's First Canine Bone Marrow Transplants

Published: Sept 11th, 2008

Dogs suffering from lymphoma will be able to receive the same type of medical treatment...

2006 Champion Reclaims America's Fastest Chihuahua Title

Published: Sept 11th, 2008

Proving he is still small and mighty at the same time, Tiger of Bakersfield, California...