Dogs and Dames

Grabbed from link Filed under: Dogs, Pets News Getty Images Sure, we think everyone who rescues a dog from a local shelter is a hero, just not exactly in the same way as those who rescued Pepper — a 10-month-old black Labrador retriever — and his 16-year-old owner. The two are now safe and sound [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Dogs, Pets News Loic Venance, AFP / Getty Images In January, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine quietly embarked on an important new study to investigate a curious phenomenon: trained service dogs suddenly quitting early on in the job for no apparent reason. Until now, the [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Dogs, Cute Pet of the Day pensive_shadows, Flickr Name: Harlequin (Harley for short) Age: 7 months Breed: Black Labrador mix Location: Saint Joseph, Mo. Favorite Treat: Ice cubes Favorite Toy: Pheasant stuffed animal Likes: Crunching leaves, playing fetch, digging holes, chewing on bones twice the size of her head Dislikes: [...]

Image via Wikipedia Grabbed from link By Zootoo Pet News StaffNEW YORK – The Labrador Retriever has claimed the title of America’s top dog for the 19th consecutive year, according to a recent announcement from the American Kennel Club. But this year’s ranking of the nation’s most popular pooches also included some surprising upsets.… full [...]