Where did dogs originate? Scientists believe the answer can be found in old bones - ohmidog!

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Where did dogs originate? Scientists believe the answer can be found in old bones ohmidog! Among the dog breeds most commonly mentioned as ancient, or at least closest to their ancient predecessors are basenji, shar-pei, shiba inu, chow chow, Afghan hound, saluki, Siberian husky and Alaskan malamute, lhasa apso and samoyed. and more »

Dog bite liability payouts rise to $479 million in 2011 - msnbc.com

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Dog bite liability payouts rise to $479 million in 2011 msnbc.com "Attacks by pit bulls are associated with higher morbidity rates, higher hospital charges, and a higher risk of death than are attacks by other breeds of dogs," concluded a study published in the Annals of Surgery in April 2011. Insurance payouts on dog bites are rising across USDesMoinesRegister.com all 29 news articles »

It's easy to be blown away by Chinooks - The Union Leader

It's easy to be blown away by Chinooks The Union Leader Named New Hampshire's official state dog in 2009, the Chinook breed originated in the Granite State over a century ago, when Wonalancet native Arthur Walden departed for adventures in Alaska. By 1902, Walden had returned to his home state but having ...

Fond du Lac Co. animal neglect case: What went wrong? (story, photos) - Appleton Post Crescent

Fond du Lac Co. animal neglect case: What went wrong? (story, photos) Appleton Post Crescent The Fond du Lac Humane Society is caring for 68 Siberian huskies taken from the home of a breeder/dog sledder in the town of Friendship, northwest of Fond du Lac. / Sharon Roznik/Gannett Wisconsin Media Caring for 68 rescued Siberian huskies has put a ... and more »

Poisoning claims two dogs related to NCSU team mascot Tuffy - Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Observer

Poisoning claims two dogs related to NCSU team mascot Tuffy Charlotte Observer Two other members of the Tamaskan breed were also poisoned. It was the second Tamaskan poisoning at the dogs' breeder. John and Christina Bannow breed the dogs, which look wolf-like but were developed in Finland from malamutes and Alaskan huskies. and more »