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“Mutt Testing” the Motley and the New Veterinary Politics of Breed Identification
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Feb 20, 2013In 2007, canine geneticists threw veterinarians and dog owners an unexpected bone. After spending years mapping the entire canine genome, they’d arrived at a novel application for their… Full Article ›
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Can I Train My Dog to Use a Treadmill?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. We have a Pit Bull who needs a lot of exercise, but my husband and I have health limitations. On our veterinarian's advice, we got a doggy treadmill, but I have no clue how to get my dog to… Full Article ›
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No, You Probably Can't Guess That Dog's Breed — and a New Study Explains Why It Matters
By Kristen Seymour, Aug 29, 2012Your phone rings. When you answer, your friend says, "Hi! I just got a new dog!" And naturally, you respond, "That's great! What kind is it?" Every dog lover in the… Full Article ›
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Puppy and Kitten Cuddlefest Makes Us Melt
By Kristen Seymour, Aug 17, 2012We see a lot of adorable animal videos, and while we haven't become immune by any stretch of the imagination, it take a special kind of video to make us actually squeal with glee. This is one… Full Article ›
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'Wallace': Jim Gorant Dishes on His New Book and the High-Flying Dog Who Inspired It
By Nora Zelevansky, Aug 28, 2012“One of the reasons [why] I became a journalist was to follow my curiosity,” says Jim Gorant. But the veteran Sports Illustrated editor never imagined that his path would lead him to… Full Article ›
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From "Thug" to Therapy Dog in Training — A Rescued Pit Bull Gets a New Life
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Apr 20, 2012Last summer when a teenage boy and his father were robbed on a bike trail in Portland, Ore., the alleged mugger brought along some muscle — a large Pit Bull — to intimidate the pair into… Full Article ›
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Be a Pinup for Pit Bulls!
By Kristen Seymour, Mar 29, 2012
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An Actor's Death Puts a Spotlight on Breed Bans and Grieving Over the Loss of a Pet
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Feb 1, 2012Last week, soap opera actor Nick Santino euthanized his beloved five-year-old Pit Bull, Rocco — a decision that he said was forced on him by his New York condo board, which has a policy that… Full Article ›
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House Fire Was No Match For a Pit Bull Puppy Who Saved Her Owner's Life
By Shayna Meliker, Jan 17, 2012An early morning fire nearly claimed the life of a Pittsburgh man on Monday — but his 7-month-old Pit Bull, Diamond, saved the day. Gary Terrell told Channel 4 Action News that he was… Full Article ›
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Stay With Me: A New Young Adult Novel Explores Love in the Time of Pit Bulls
By Nora Zelevansky, Jan 3, 2012Ask young adult author Paul Griffin and he'll tell you that Pit Bulls unfairly get a bad rap. In his new book, Stay With Me, Griffin draws on real-life experiences as a dog trainer and a… Full Article ›
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Pit Bull Honored for Saving Woman's Life
By Laura Cross, Oct 27, 2011John Benton's wife would've bled to death if not for the couple's heroic dog, Titan. Last July, Benton was heading to work when the normally well-behaved Titan wouldn't allow him to… Full Article ›