The American Kennel Club has released it's top 10 list of the most popular dogs in the United States in 2011. The Lab and German Shepard top the list followed by the Beagle, who moved up to the #3 spot from #4 in 2010.
Do you have one of the the top 10 most popular dog breeds in the United States?
What was supposed to be a feel good story quickly turned to tragedy when a news anchor at 9News (KUSA) in Denver was bitten in the face on air by an 85-pound Argentine Mastiff. Kyle Dyer was interviewing the dog, it's owner, and a firefighter who rescued the dog from a frozen pond the day before. After two weeks, two surgeries, and 90 stitches total, Dyer spoke for the first time.
February 15, 2012 Purina was the official sponsor of The 2012 Westminster Dog Show that ended February 14th with "Malachy"- a Pekingese taking the coveted "Best In Show"!
But did you see all the great regular dogs- and hero dogs in Purina's commercial?
Come in and take a look!
9NEWS anchor, Kyle Dyer who was bit by a dog on live TV during an interview on Wednesday morning was released from the hospital Thursday afternoon. Dyer underwent reconstructive surgery Wednesday. Though Kyle can not speak at this time due to the dog bite on her lip, she has been writing notes on an iPad letting everyone know she is OK according to 9NEWS.com.
Thursday afternoon, the owners of the dog that bit the 9NEWS veteran released a statement about the incident:
If you're a pet owner, you know they are very much a part of the family. Most of us that have a pet will do about anything to save them and make their lives more comfortable. The McDonald family in Loveland feel no differently about their 6-month old German Sheperd named Nala. Due to a rare condition called canine megaesophagus, Nala has to be propped up in a verticle position when eating to keep food down. That's no easy task for a four-legged pet, so the McDonald's got creative and built a special high chair for Nala.
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for overweight or obese dogs with no other major health problems for a clinical trial that will investigate new canine diet formulas. Enrolled dogs will be fed the new diet for one month.
Thanks to Vetstreet, we already know what to buy our hipster dogs for the holidays, but how should we dress them? Plaid, skinny jeans and ‘Harry Potter’ glasses? Take a look at some trendy pooches who are so over doggy sweaters.
Many people are focusing on healthier dog food, pet food and dog treats (the kind made without fillers, and bi-products) and like to shop at the smaller pet stores so I thought I'd share a list of some of the best places to get pet food, dog and cat treats and shop at the smaller locally owned pet shops in Fort Collins at the same time.
