Author Archives: Donna W. Boykin

Over the weekend, the Paul Bunyan Dog Training Association held its 11th annual United Kennel Club Dog All-Breed Dog Show at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds. The event held two main competitive events, these being “Confirmation” and “Obedience Rally”. The rally takes competing dogs through a timed obstacle course set up by a judge, where the […]

Show name: Souhegan Kennel Club, Inc..Location: Nashua, NHDate of the show: Sunday, September 11, 2022Total entry: 721Best Show Judge: Mr. Robert E. Hutton Dog Reg: GCHS Pooles Ide Sargeant Sloane CD RN MX MJX MXF [Dog]Raising: Spaniel (Irish Water)Operator: Joanne ThibaultOwner: S O’Reilly & G SinerBreeder: G Siner & S Jenio Reserve Dog Reg: GCHB […]

They’ve been revered for centuries by their owners – and as many will attest, once you’ve been in the company of these lovable creatures, it’s hard to understand why anyone wouldn’t be mesmerized by their furry little faces and puffy toes. bean shape! Reports even say that the average cat owner actually owns at least […]

Amid the growing threat of stray dogs in Kerala, an animal rights forum has approached the Supreme Court’s decision to oppose the culling of the dogs. Instead, the forum gave a set of alternative proposals that can be taken to solve the problem. The an application for intervention has been filed in an appeal challenging […]

They’ve been revered for centuries by their owners – and as many will attest, once you’ve been in the company of these lovable creatures, it’s hard to understand why anyone wouldn’t be mesmerized by their furry little faces and puffy toes. bean shape! Reports even say that the average cat owner actually owns at least […]

A British Columbia man who claimed he was sold a ‘defective puppy’ has lost his bid for money back, reimbursed for vet bills and compensated for his pain and suffering. The Civil Resolution Court teased the small claims dispute earlier this week in a decision posted online. In 2020, Derek Geary bought a two-month-old Yorkshire […]

HAMILTON (Mercer) — Building on founder Seward Johnson’s challenge to increase winter and cold-weather attendance at a park primarily known for its outdoor venues, Grounds for Sculpture will launch the second season of its “Night Forms” installation on November 25. A partnership with Klip Collective, the upcoming season will be called “Infinite Wave”, and Faith […]

(Photo credit: yacobchuk/Getty Images) A TSA screening dog from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport won the organization’s “Cutest Canine” competition, reports CNN. Eebbers, an 11-year-old child Vizsla-Labrador mix, won out of 92 contestants. Over the past month, the TSA has been running a contest on various social media platforms encouraging the public to vote for their […]

Editorial press day 3 hours ago The death of an 11-year-old girl in Vistabella on Thursday was a horror story for the child’s family and a warning to the nation as a whole. Following the increase in dog attacks in the 90s and a delay of more than 12 years, the Dog Control Act was […]

National Dog Day is August 26, which gives us another perfect excuse to celebrate all the really good boys and girls in our lives. From treats to rides to lots of extra pets, there are plenty of ways to celebrate man’s best friend. Colleen Paige, animal welfare advocate and pet lifestyle expert, founded National Dog […]

Study: Growing up with a dog may reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia in adulthood Growing up with a dog may reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia in adulthood, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Ahead of National Dog Day — which takes place on August 26 — a pet medical insurance […]

Mudhol Hounds explained: Mudhol Hounds, a ‘desi’ (indigenous) dog breed have been inducted into the Special Protection Group (SPG) team, which provides security to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Mudhol dog, named after the ancient princely state of Mudhol, was the first Indian dog to be drafted into the army. It could also become the […]

From the day it was born nearly seven years ago, Pieces has served up a master mix of surprises. First it was blindness – which was not immediately noticed – then a propensity to smell and finally a perfect psychological journey. The result? A blind Belgian Malinois puppy with a keen sense of smell and […]

We love to travel with our dogs The Mainers love our dogs so much. We take them everywhere we go, including on the road. Sometimes we travel with them for their company and also take them on their appointments. Photo by Ramiro Pianarosa on UnsplashPhoto by Ramiro Pianarosa on Unsplash Can you drive with your […]

A backyard dog breeder has flaunted his wealth after selling dogs online for huge profits as animal rights groups demand a ban on the practice and call on Australians to adopt a dog of a shelter instead. The breeder, named Anthony, displays hundreds of dollars in $50 bills on a bed, before showing off in […]

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 07: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue volunteers play with a Beagle named Bessy from the Envigo Breeding and Research Center on August 07, 2022 in Fairfax, Virginia. Homeward Trails has been working to find homes for 500 of the 4,000 Beagles recently rescued from the Cumberland, Virginia Breeding and Research Center, which […]

(Read more about lymphedema in dogs. Photo credit: wakila/Getty Images) Lymphedema in dogs causes water retention and tissue swelling. The cause of the disease is that the dog’s lymphatic system is not working properly. Sometimes the condition is also called fluid retention and tissue swelling due to lymph collection. All dogs can suffer from it. […]

To arrange a play date with Lady, call the BCSO Animal Care Center at 321-633-2024 Lady, a 10-year-old mixed-breed dog, was chosen as the new featured animal on K-9 Junny’s dating site, “Tender.” Lady is looking for a forever family. She loves life’s little squeaks and enjoys treats in moderation. (BCSO picture) BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA […]

Dogs were originally kept as functional companions, whether guarding livestock, hunting for food, or acting as burglar alarms. Many purebred dog breeds reflect these original functions, from collies and other herding breeds to spaniels, pointers, terriers and other hunting breeds, to guard dogs such as Dobermanns and others. Over the past few centuries, humans have […]

(MENAFN – The Conversation) The bulldog is a beloved British icon, according to a new study – which is in very poor condition. A recent study by the UK’s Royal Veterinary College (RVC) compared the veterinary records of over 2,000 English Bulldogs to 22,000 dogs of other breeds and found that English Bulldogs were more […]

Obesity in dogs is a very real problem. While every dog ​​benefits from regular exercise and a balanced, healthy diet, some dog breeds, biggest dog breeds, really – are just more likely than others to struggle with their weight. In fact, a 2020 survey shows that up to 56% of dogs in the United States […]

A seven-month secret investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) last year found that the dogs had been “stored” in “prison-like” conditions. USDA inspectors found numerous violations, including “live insects, worms, maggots, beetles, flies, ants, mold and feces,” in the dogs’ food and said 300 puppies died in the seven months of […]

Kim Basinger has called for an end to the dog meat trade in South Korea as a government task force deliberates whether to introduce a ban. In a passionate editorial published by The Korean daily On Monday, the 68-year-old Hollywood actress wrote about her visit to South Korea in 2019, during which she protested the […]

Register to our daily newsletter The dog, famous for remaining by his master’s grave in Edinburgh for 14 years after his death in 1858, was long believed to be a Skye terrier. However, a new book concludes the faithful animal is more likely to have been a dandie dinmont terrier, which was immensely popular in […]

Recently, the state of Nevada passed a law prohibiting insurance companies from using a dog’s breed as the sole reason for denying homeowners insurance. Specifically, the bill prohibits an insurer from refusing to issue, cancel, refuse to renew or increase the premium or rate of certain insurance policies based solely on race or mix. of […]

Comment this story Comment US offers reward to help find man suspected of kidnapping pop singer Lady Gaga’s French Bulldogs and shooting her dog walker last year, with law enforcement saying he had been “mistakenly released” from a Los Angeles prison. The US Marshals Service is offering a reward of “up to $5,000” for information […]

Not much is known today about how dog and man came to form the relationship that is so important between the two species. We know we love our little furry friends and depend on them perhaps as much as they depend on us, but a group of researchers is looking at how this bond was […]