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7 New Breeds You'll See at The 2016 Westminster Dog Show
By Shayna Meliker, February 2, 2016When you tune into the Westminster Dog Show on Feb. 15 and 16, you might be surprised by some new sights — like the corded coat of the Bergamasco and the Mastiff muzzle of the Boerboel. The… Full Article ›
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Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes at the 2015 National Dog Show
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, November 15, 2015Can't wait to watch the 2015 National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day? It may surprise you to learn that the prestigious canine competition is actually filmed a bit in advance — all of the action went… Full Article ›
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7 Breeds Make Their National Dog Show Debuts
By Shayna Meliker, November 5, 2015Tuning in to the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day has become such a beloved tradition for so many of us that we bet this year won't be your first year watching it. But it is the first year… Full Article ›
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5 Dog-Friendly Activities You Haven't Tried Yet
By Linda Lombardi, October 7, 2015Nowadays, there are more ways than ever to spend time with your dog. Classics, like going for walks and playing ball, are great, but sometimes it's good for both of you to try something… Full Article ›
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What to Expect at the 2015 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
By Kristen Seymour, September 25, 2015It's that time again! No, we're not talking about shedding season or even the return of pumpkin spice lattes — we're all atwitter about the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog… Full Article ›
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American Pharoah Jockey Donates Winnings to Cancer Research
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, June 8, 2015American Pharoah raced into history Saturday, becoming the first horse in 37 years to take the Triple Crown as he won the Belmont Stakes. The 3-year-old horse’s owner is deciding what’s next for… Full Article ›
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We Take You Behind the Scenes at the 2014 National Dog Show
By Shayna Meliker, November 17, 2014On Saturday we got a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of The National Dog Show, which brought together 1,612 pedigreed dogs from 175 breeds and varieties to vie for the coveted title of Best in… Full Article ›
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Canines Compete in the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Finals
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, September 29, 2014A 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named Inde shattered a dock diving world record when he dove 33 feet, 10 inches at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals this weekend.… Full Article ›
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Fancy That: How a Cat Breed Becomes Official
By Nora Zelevansky, September 17, 2014Not long ago, Patti Thomas, a breeder of Virginian Sphynx and Devon Rex cats, realized that two kittens in her possession might represent an entirely new type of… Full Article ›
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Koi: Don't Mistake These Large, Colorful Carp for Goldfish
By Linda Lombardi, July 31, 2014When Mike McMahon put a few fish in his backyard pond in Orlando, Florida, back in 1978, he wasn't envisioning where he's ended up today. "I happened to be in a shop that had little… Full Article ›
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Is Your Child Ready for Horseback Riding Lessons?
By Caroline Golon, July 11, 2014Horseback riding lessons benefit children in many ways. They build confidence, strength, coordination and focus. However, riding a horse can be dangerous, even with the gentlest, smallest horse in… Full Article ›
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World Pup Contest Takes On the World Cup
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , June 12, 2014The World Cup kicks off Thursday in Brazil — but a much furrier challenge has our attention: Animal Planet’s first World Pup competition. You don’t get to decide who wins in the… Full Article ›