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Cute Pit Bulls We Can't Get Enough Of
By Jenn Andrlik, October 5, 2015October is Pit Bull Awareness Month and although this breed is often misjudged as being mean and tough, we're here to tell you that they can be just as lovable and cuddly as any other breed out… Full Article ›
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Why a Pit Bull Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, September 11, 2015Pit Bulls are typically loyal, tenacious and bold. Unfortunately, those traits have been exploited in dog-fighting rings. But with socialization, training, attention and love, Pit Bulls can be… Full Article ›
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Meet the Mighty Dogs of the Terrier Group
By Megan Winter, February 20, 2015Terriers typically have a distinct personality: feisty, energetic and independent. Their ancestors were bred to hunt vermin and other small prey, so many Terriers enjoy barking, chasing small animals… Full Article ›
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Love Is in the Air at Meet the Breeds 2015
By Shayna Meliker, February 14, 2015There's no better way to spend Valentine's Day than by celebrating one love we all have in common: dogs! About 10,000 dog lovers gathered in New York City on Saturday at the Piers — overlooking the… Full Article ›
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Dogs Take Center Stage on National Pit Bull Awareness Day
By Andrea Serio, October 24, 2014Today is National Pit Bull Awareness Day, a date dedicated to educating and changing perceptions and stereotypes about Pit Bulls. Disclaimer: I own two Pit Bulls (or they own me). And as a… Full Article ›
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What We're Reading: Esquire's Tom Junod on Pit Bulls
By Shayna Meliker, July 17, 2014There's a gorgeous and compelling article that Esquire magazine published this week, and we couldn't resist sharing it with you. Tom Junod, Esquire's longtime writer at large, composed a deeply… Full Article ›
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Feb 12, 2014Before getting one of these dogs, it is important to realize that there is much misinformation around the natures of "pit bulls" and there are campaigns to outlaw the… Full Article ›
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No Treatment: The Hardest Decision for a Veterinary Oncologist
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), July 22, 2013Veterinary cancer specialists help pet families make hard decisions every day. For me, the hardest part is not making such end-of-life decisions or discussing the pros and cons of treating a… Full Article ›
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10 Adorable Canines Who Are Ready for the Dog Days of Summer
By Laura Cross, May 29, 2013Summertime, and the living is easy — especially if you’re a dog. For the next few glorious months, our canine friends will get to play on the beach, paddle in the water and bask in the… Full Article ›
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“Mutt Testing” the Motley and the New Veterinary Politics of Breed Identification
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, February 20, 2013In 2007, canine geneticists threw veterinarians and dog owners an unexpected bone. After spending years mapping the entire canine genome, they’d arrived at a novel application for their… Full Article ›
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Skin Cancer Risk in Animals: New Research Shows That Even Fish Get It
By Carrie Sloan, September 26, 2012Now that’s fishy. Researchers recently discovered that fish, like humans, can develop deadly forms of skin cancer. “It’s the first time that skin cancer linked to UV… Full Article ›
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Parkour Dog Scales Brick Wall (and Other Tricks)
By Laura Cross , August 29, 2012Parkour, the art of jumping off things like fences and the sides of buildings, is an athletic movement that’s taken off in recent years. And it has finally caught on with at least one of our… Full Article ›