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King of the Reef? Not So Fast, Lionfish

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Stephen Broadbelt remembers when he first spotted lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the waters off Grand Cayman. It was in January 2008, some 20 years after it is estimated that these beautiful but…View Full Post ›

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The nation’s most prestigious dog show is a combination of an invitation-only affair and a scrimmage by mail. Invitations go out to the top five dogs in each breed, as determined by the number…View Full Post ›

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By Kim Campbell Thornton | December 10, 2012

It is well known that you can use clicker training techniques to get dogs to fetch and cats to shake paws on cue. But can you train your ferret to ride a skateboard, your rabbit to hop through…View Full Post ›

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By Kim Campbell Thornton | December 3, 2012

You want a dog, but you’re concerned about the amount of work involved to keep him happy, healthy and looking good. Fear not! Although dogs need and deserve time for exercise, purposeful play and…View Full Post ›

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Go Dog, Go was the title of a famous children’s book penned more than 50 years ago by P.D. Eastman, but it is also what we say when we see some of these dogs take off running. Greyhounds,…View Full Post ›

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By Kim Campbell Thornton | September 7, 2012

Dream dogs can take many forms, such as regal sighthounds, playful spaniels, watchful guardian breeds and companionable retrievers. And, sometimes, they can be a unique blend of many…View Full Post ›

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Surprising Companies Where You Can Take Your Dog to Work on Friday

By Kim Campbell Thornton | June 21, 2012

Jobs for dogs! That’s the call to action for the 14th annual celebration of Take Your Dog to Work Day, taking place Friday, June 22. The event, created by Pet Sitters International in…View Full Post ›

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10 Cat Breeds Who Like to Play With Dogs

By Kim Campbell Thornton | June 19, 2012

We’ve all heard the saying, “They fight like cats and dogs,” but the truth is that cats and dogs are not mortal enemies. Often, cats and dogs get along just like any other members of a family.…View Full Post ›

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13 Dog Breeds Ideal for Apartments

By Kim Campbell Thornton | June 4, 2012

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Meet 10 People-Pleasing Dog Breeds

By Kim Campbell Thornton | May 17, 2012

You know the type. They're happy. They love to greet people. And their smiling eyes and wagging tails always bring attention their way. Why wouldn't you love them back? Certain breeds are…View Full Post ›

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12 Couch Potato Dog Breeds

By Kim Campbell Thornton | May 9, 2012

Prefer a canine pal who will be satisfied to watch the big game with you on the sofa instead of running interference on your neighborhood touch football team? All dogs need some daily exercise,…View Full Post ›

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Meet 5 Dog Breeds That Put the "D" in Drool

By Kim Campbell Thornton | April 30, 2012

We love these dogs for their large size and noble expressions. But this group of canines all have something else in common — they drool. It's a messy side effect that is caused by their deep jowls…View Full Post ›

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