Stray Dogs Turning Green in Russia’s Urals City of Yekaterinburg

A pack of some 20 stray dogs is rumored to have turned green after scavenging for food at an illegal dump on the outskirts of Russia’s Urals city of Yekaterinburg. “Either local residents or a factory have been dumping some kind of chemical...

Australian Army Dog Found Alive After a Year in the Afghanistan Desert

Australian media has reported that an Australian Army bomb-sniffing dog has been found alive and well after spending 14 months in the Afghani desert.

Rascal Holds on to the Ugliest Dog in the World Title

Rascal has been named winner of the country’s oldest “Original Ugly Dog Contest.” Rascal, a 7-lb. naturally hairless African Sand Dog, owned by actor Dane Andrew of Sunnyvale, California, won for the second year in a row the top coveted...

Thieves Steal 50 Chihuahua Puppies From a Pet Shop in Belgium

Local media reports that thieves have stolen 50 Chihuahua puppies from a pet shop in Hasselt, the capital of the Flemish province of Limburg.

Labrador Retriever Holds Top Spot on List of Most Popular Dogs in America

For the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to 2008 registration statistics just released by the American Kennel Club(R) (AKC).

Police in Mauritius Probe Dog Fighting

Mauritius police have opened an inquiry to verify if pit fighting (fight between dogs) is taking place in Piton, a village 15 km north of the capital Port Louis, following complaints by members of the public to the Mauritius Society for the Prevention...

‘Lady’ And ‘Bear’ Most Popular U.S. Dog Names

Move over “Fido,” the American Kennel Club(R) has announced that “Lady” and “Bear” top the list of most popular male/female dog names in the U.S. A survey of 2007 AKC registration statistics showed that, in addition...

DNA Study Unlocks Mystery to Diverse Traits in Dogs

What makes a pointer point, a sheep dog herd, and a retriever retrieve? Why do Yorkshire terriers live longer than Great Danes? And how can a tiny Chihuahua possibly be related to a Great Dane? Dogs vary in size, shape, color, coat length and behavior...

Getting Tough on Irresponsible U.K. Dog Owners

The law on dangerous dogs will today be spelt out by Lord Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food, Farming and Animal Health at the RSPCA Conference on Dogs. Lord Rooker is publishing a Defra leaflet which provides clear, concise and accessible information...