Dog types

Small Dogs, Assemble! Introducing "The League Of Hero-ish Small Dogs" From The PEDIGREE® Brand

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Dogs, Dog types, Purebred dog, Furry fandom, Taxa, Canis, Canis lupus

FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the PEDIGREE brand released a digital comic book that highlights the big personalities of small dogs.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the PEDIGREE brand released a digital comic book that highlights the big personalities of small dogs.
  • The comic book, entitled " The League of Hero-ish Small Dogs ," features a group of small dog friends who each have their own "hero-ish" qualities that they use to save the day.
  • The PEDIGREE brand's new comic book celebrates those hero-ish qualities that we love about our little furry friends."
  • The PEDIGREE Brand is the number one brand of dog food and treats in the world, feeding more dogs than any other brand.

Nylabone Honors the Guide Dog Foundation's 75th Anniversary With Special Chew Toy Donation

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Veterinary, Pets, Specialty, Philanthropy, Health, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Retail, Foundation, Assistance dogs, Animals, Pets, Domesticated animals, Dogs, Blindness, Dog types, Chew toy, Toys, Guide dog, Nylabone, Central Garden & Pet

Today Nylabone, a subsidiary of California-based Central Garden & Pet Company (Nasdaq: CENT, CENTA), announced a new donation of chew toys to the Guide Dog Foundation in celebration of the organizations 75th anniversary.

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  • Today Nylabone, a subsidiary of California-based Central Garden & Pet Company (Nasdaq: CENT, CENTA), announced a new donation of chew toys to the Guide Dog Foundation in celebration of the organizations 75th anniversary.
  • From all of us at Nylabone, we want to acknowledge our friends at the Guide Dog Foundation for their continued dedication to assistance dogs and the people they assist.
  • Since 2018, Nylabone has supported the Guide Dog Foundation and its sister organization, Americas VetDogs.
  • Nylabones chew toy donations will offer comfort to dogs as they prepare to enter the Guide Dog Foundations training program.

R.P. Hicks's new book "Scruffy The Great" is a heartwarming story about the adventure of Srcuffy, a fox terrier dog

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Friday, January 15, 2021
Dogs, Terriers, Dog breeds, Domesticated animals, Dog types, Hunting dogs, Vulnerable Native Breeds, Wire Fox Terrier, Scruffy, Miniature Fox Terrier, Fox Terrier

Hicks, who has worked with children all his adult life, has completed his new book "Scruffy The Great", an entertaining story that will capture the hearts of dog and animal lovers.

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  • Hicks, who has worked with children all his adult life, has completed his new book "Scruffy The Great", an entertaining story that will capture the hearts of dog and animal lovers.
  • It tells the journey of a fox terrier dog after he was adopted and made friends because of his nice personality.
  • Hicks writes, "Scruffy is a fox terrier who has a personality.
  • Published by Page Publishing, R.P Hicks's enjoyable book is perfect for all ages who want to read a light yet fun and inspirational book.

Good Girl: University of West Georgia Graduate’s Service Dog Receives Honorary ‘Dog-ree’

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Saturday, December 5, 2020
Dogs, Dog types, UWG, University of West Georgia, Assistance dog, Taxa, Organisms, Animals

Carrollton, Georgia, Dec. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at the University of West Georgia , walked across the stage at Commencement Saturday morning, she wasnt alone.

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  • Carrollton, Georgia, Dec. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When Maggie Leptrone, a nursing student at the University of West Georgia , walked across the stage at Commencement Saturday morning, she wasnt alone.
  • I am so excited that Mona can be a trailblazer at UWG for students like me who require a service dog to manage their health, Leptrone said.
  • The service dogs trained by the organization enhance an individuals quality of life by providing independence, companionship, and life-saving abilities.
  • I have gotten a pretty good handle on informing the public about what it means to have a service dog and what kind of service dog mine is.

Pit bull attack victims: Who speaks for them? National Pit Bull Victim Awareness Day

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Dogs, Dogs in the United States, Breed-specific legislation, Dog law, Domesticated animals, Dogsbite.org, Dog types, Pit bull, Cision, Pit, Bull

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --UNITED STATES AND CANADA National Pit Bull Victim Awareness (NPBVA) marks its sixth anniversary on October 26, 2020 with a renewed call for the media and elected officials to address the critical issue of pit bull attacks.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --UNITED STATES AND CANADA National Pit Bull Victim Awareness (NPBVA) marks its sixth anniversary on October 26, 2020 with a renewed call for the media and elected officials to address the critical issue of pit bull attacks.
  • The panel features Mia Johnson (co-founding member, National Pit Bull Victim Awareness), Colleen Lynn (founder, Dogsbite.org), and Anne Marie Rogers (founder, Responsible Citizens for Public Safety - RC4PS).
  • October 26 is National Pit Bull Victim Awareness Day in memory of those who have been attacked or killed, their grieving families and neighbors, and vast networks of emergency response services.
  • National Pit Bull Victim Awareness (NPBVA) advocates for more than 70 organizations and social media groups in the United States and Canada, including memorial and support pages for victims of pit bull attacks, breed-specific legislation, and non-profit organizations.

MasterClass Makes Dog Training Easy with Latest Class

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Brandon McMillan, Dog types, Dog training, Animal training, Assistance dog, Animals, Dogs, Humans

SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that EmmyAward-winning master animal trainer Brandon McMillan will teach a class on dog training.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that EmmyAward-winning master animal trainer Brandon McMillan will teach a class on dog training.
  • McMillan went on to author Lucky Dog Lessons: Train Your Dog in 7 Days and has become a powerful advocate for animal rescue and rehabilitation.
  • He is co-founder of The Argus Service Dog Foundation, dedicated to training and matching service dogs with disabled veterans.
  • "Dog training is not about dominance, it's about trust and conditioning," said Brandon McMillan.

Award-Winning Breeders of World-Famous Two-Faced Merle American Bully 'Phantom' Send Important Message to Dog Lovers Everywhere: 'American Bullies Are the Perfect Family Dog - Let Us Show You'

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Friday, June 5, 2020
Dogs, Dog breeds, Domesticated animals, Molossers, American Bully, Dog types, Merle, Kennel, Pit bull

Offering the best temperaments and award-winning bloodlines including Merle Bullies, Tri Pit Bulls, Fawn Pit Bulls, and Red-Nose Pit Bulls Swag Kennels maintains dogs that are extremely people-oriented.

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  • Offering the best temperaments and award-winning bloodlines including Merle Bullies, Tri Pit Bulls, Fawn Pit Bulls, and Red-Nose Pit Bulls Swag Kennels maintains dogs that are extremely people-oriented.
  • The kennel also fosters an open atmosphere, sharing puppy pictures and videos with clients online to showcase their kennel approach.
  • For more Pitbull and American Bully information, go online; or follow Swag Kennels on social media: Instagram .
  • Professional breeders who specialize in award-winning XL/XXL American Bullies and Pitbulls, Swag Kennels produces well-loved family dogs with gentle temperaments.

EUKANUBA™ Now a Proud Partner of Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Assistance dogs, Animals, Dogs, Dog types, Domesticated animals, Working dogs, Companion dog, Therapy dog, Mobility assistance dog

The work of Dogs with Wings is transformative to the individuals they serve, providing support across a wide range of situations.

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  • The work of Dogs with Wings is transformative to the individuals they serve, providing support across a wide range of situations.
  • Dogs with Wings was founded in 1996, as a registered charitable organization and offers five specific training programs for certified Assistance dogs; Guide, Service, Autism, Facility and Companion dogs.
  • They are an official accredited school by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF).
  • To learn more about DWW, visit www.dogswithwings.ca , on Instagram at dogs_with_wings and on Facebook at Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society.

Pups Putting on the Pounds Can Now Test For An Increased Appetite Gene with Embark

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Dog breeds, Dogs, Lifesaving, Hunting dogs, Dog anatomy, Dog types, Neuroendocrinology, Proopiomelanocortin, Labrador Retriever, Flat-Coated Retriever, Curly-Coated Retriever, Retriever

Either way, owners can make informed lifestyle changes to improve the health of their dogs.

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  • Either way, owners can make informed lifestyle changes to improve the health of their dogs.
  • Discovered in 2016, researchers discovered that the POMC gene can contribute to obesity in dogs, specifically in Labrador Retrievers and Flat Coated Retrievers.
  • POMC has the potential to regulate appetite and weight gain in dogs, although this isn't the only gene that can affect a dog's appetite.
  • Embark is the official dog DNA test of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

First-of-its-kind study reveals genetic traits determining coat colors and physical appearance in over 200 dog breeds

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Dogs, Animals, Animal breeding, Domesticated animals, Dog breeding, Dog types, Livestock, Purebred, Dog breed, Mongrel, Breed, Purebred breeders

The study "True Colors: commercially-acquired morphological genotypes reveal hidden allele variation among dog breeds, informing both trait ancestry and breed potential" found that many dog breeds carry gene variants for unexpected physical traits such as coat colors, which could randomly appear in future generations.

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  • The study "True Colors: commercially-acquired morphological genotypes reveal hidden allele variation among dog breeds, informing both trait ancestry and breed potential" found that many dog breeds carry gene variants for unexpected physical traits such as coat colors, which could randomly appear in future generations.
  • "While our study focused primarily on purebred populations, these hidden traits can also have ramifications for mixed breed dogs.
  • Most important for future research, the study provides a baseline of trait frequency data for a given population of purebred dogs.
  • Based on these findings, breeders can utilize DNA panel testing to identify their desired traits and avoid expression of undesirable traits in future litters.