We’ve heard about heroic bomb-sniffing dogs, but check out this cancer-sniffing Pug who alerted her owner, Marian Cooper (who also happens to run The Animal Rescue House Center in the UK) of a cancerous tumor? Sounds like a lifesaver to me! (NY Daily News)
Jan Hoffman and Alexandra Horowitz (author of Inside of A Dog) try to figure out how we come up with the names we do for our loved ones in The New York Times.
Most dog cognition experts suggest sticking to one or two syllables. I, myself, personally have learned to stay away from pet names that rhyme with “No!” (NYT)
7×7 Magazine has just released its Top 7 Cutest Dogs Poll. Which little bugger will be dubbed ‘El Cutiepie’ — Augie, Teddy, Donuts, or some other lucky dog? Vote now!
Have you ever wondered what Bullseye the Target Dog’s really like? For instance, does she prefer wet food or kibble? Does she sleep in a bed or a crate? And by the way, is Bullseye even her real name?
Good luck finding out — because it appears that Target is very protective of its mascot’s privacy! (Business Insider)
Real estate is all about location, location, location — even for dogs, apparently. NerdWallet breaks down the top urban playlands in the U.S., according to number of off-leash parks, affordable vets, and walkability. (SFGate)
Thank goodness for happy endings — as this Iditarod dog, May, was found 7 days after disappearing in the snowy trail from her Jamaican team. Race experts estimated that she probably traveled 300-400 miles to find her way back home. (Yahoo)
This Cocker spaniel, Hendrix, took a wild ride this weekend when he was mistakenly boarded on a flight to Arizona Ireland. Next time, United should give him an upgrade to first class! (Dogbook)
Another reason why dogs are better than leprechauns. Just keep ’em away from the green beer! (SFGate)
The Wall Street Journal makes its case — with facts and figures to back it up! (photo credit: Justin-Enns)
I’m not a big political hound — but what about ex-Prez George W. Bush’s newfound vocation as a dog painter? Judging by his touching portrait of ex-first dog, Barney, that’s something that all It’s Just A Dog fans could support!
Less than a week after taking the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show title, Cruz, a 3-year-old Samoyed, has died of poisoning. The owner and officials are uncertain if the prize-winning pooch unwittingly came across some rat poison — or if something more nefarious was involved. (Yahoo)
There’s a report out today that says Americans will spend a whopping $815 million on their pets for Valentine’s Day this year. Who says money can’t buy your dog’s love? (BI)
The 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show wraps up tonight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden and the pressure’s on the bulldogs…judges?
The Wall Street Journal discusses the perils of being a dog show judge. (WSJ)
I’ve heard of bomb-sniffing dogs, but doggie photobombers? Every dog deserves a good home — and some just won’t leave, even if their owners wants to sell!
Business Insider features 10 Dogs Photobombing Real Estate Listings…
Due to this year’s Super Bowl blackout during the third quarter, Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl IX ratings blew up!
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