FORUM: Target Dog Owners, Not Breeds
A major problem with dog-breed bans is that they target breed instead
of the true culprits: errant owners. That's why it's time for our
legislators to repeal the county's four-year-old pit bull ban and adopt
better measures to reduce dog- bite incidents. Just as outlawing minivans
won't stop
Publication: The Washington Post
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Consider number of factors in choosing breed of dog.(Originated
from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Which breed of dog makes the best pet? I'm often asked this question
by prospective pet owners. Many times, it seems, people have a certain
breed of pet in mind for purchase and just want confirmation from the
veterinarian that it's a sound choice. Dog temperaments, inherent medical
problems,
Publication: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service
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DogTime.com Launches Most Comprehensive Online Dog Breed
Center.
DogTime.com (httpdogtime.com the premier destination for dog people,
announced the launch of its enhanced Dog Breed Center
(httpdogtime.com/dog-breeds.html), the most comprehensive guide to dog
breeds on the Internet (see also DogTime.com). Users will find details on
nearly 200 breeds in the new
Publication: Science Letter
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Wisdom Panel MX Helps Mixed Breed Dogs Tell Their 'Tale'.
He barks like a Chihuahua but looks like a Terrier! What is my dog?
Just in time for National Pet Week (May 3 to 9), Wisdom Panel(TM) MX, the
gold standard in mixed-breed genetic identification for dogs and the most
veterinarian- recognized name in canine genetics(1), is now available in
more than
Publication: Veterinary Week
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Dog's World: Cost of mixed breeds seems excessive
Dear Peggy: I am interested in getting a dog, but have not decided on
what kind I want. I have a friend who is trying to talk me into getting a
Labradoodle, but I don't think I want a mixed breed, and I understand they
are asking a lot for them. Why is a mixed breed so expensive? Do you think
this
Publication: Capital (Annapolis)
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