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A novel KRT71 variant in curly‐coated dogs
Summary Curly fur is a common phenotype in many dog breeds, known to result from a missense variant in exon 2 of the keratin 71 gene. During screening for this variant across...
11 hours ago - Animal Genetics
A second KRT71 allele in curly coated dogs
Summary Major characteristics of coat variation in dogs can be explained by variants in only a few genes. Until now, only one missense variant in the KRT71 gene, p.Arg151Trp...
4 days ago - Animal Genetics
How To Determine If A Dog Is Cat-Friendly
There are dog people and there are cat people. Then there are the animal lovers willing to open their homes to any creature in need. Sooner or later, these kindhearted folks...
13 days ago - iHeart Dogs
The Color Of Your Labrador's Coat Could Help Predict His Lifespan
A recent study published in the journal, Canine Genetics and Epidemiology , has worrying news for a third of the world's lab lovers. Researchers at the University of Sydney...
28 days ago - iHeart Dogs
Study: Chocolate Labrador Retrievers Have Shorter Lifespans Than Yellow Or Black Labs
Skin and ear infections were also more prevalent in chocolate Labs, researchers said.
28 days ago - Huffington Post
10 Things To Think About Before Bringing Home A Big Dog
Bringing home a dog-regardless of size-will always take planning and forethought. There are toys to buy, a house to dog-proof, and sorting through potential vets can be a job...
1 month ago - iHeart Dogs
Special Needs Golden Retriever Puppy Has His Own Day Out While Waiting For His Forever Home
Jalapeno is 5 months old and all Golden Retriever! He has a happy-go-lucky personality, a big smile, beautiful brown eyes and is smart as a whip - he has it all! But believe it...
1 month ago - iHeart Dogs
Blind Rescue Dog Has His Very Own Seeing Eye Dog
When a Cocker Spaniel named Kimchi was found abandoned and afraid on a lonely street in the Philippines, he was already mostly blind. It was 2012, and no one knew what the...
1 month ago - iHeart Dogs
Legislation to create harsher penalties for animal abusers goes into effect Oct. 1
The measure known as "Ponce's Law" is named for a 9-month-old Labrador retriever puppy found beaten to death in Volusia County last year. The legislation also increases the...
1 month ago - Topix
"SKYLAR" senior Gent at Family Dogs New Life Shelter
Skylar had an MCAS volunteer fan club before he was transferred. If you're looking for an easy going guy check out Skylar at Family Dogs! Available for adoption at Family Dogs...
1 month ago - Shelter Dogs of Portland
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Guide to Long Distance Binoculars
Guide to choosing the best high powered long distance binoculars to be used for land based observation. Most high lower bins are usually designed with astronomy in mind...
Best Birding Binocular 2016/2017
During the year many, many binoculars arrive on my desk for testing and review. So at times even I can find it a little overwhelming as to which is best. This every year I...
BirdWatching Binoculars 101
If you are new to birding, choosing your first pair of binoculars can seem a little daunting, but it needn't be. This guide takes you thought where to start and all the...
High-Tech Animal Shelter Gives Pets A Taste Of Home Before Adoption
Technology has a million amazing applications, but the Wallis Annenburg PetSpace is using technology to get the word out about their pups in ways we never imagined! Unlike...
5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Your Dog's Retractable Leash
Being a responsible pet owner involves choosing the right diet, providing regular veterinary care, and tending to your dog's every physical and emotional need. Something as...
"SYBIL" dobie mix
Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services ! Sybil, female Dobie mix, 2 yrs 69lbs here's my Mcas weblink 169647I'm Sybil and my favorite hobby is exploring! I...
"JACKSON" border collie mix
Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services ! Jackson, male Border Collie mix, 6 yrs, 53 lbs 169623 My name is Jackson - as in Action Jackson. I am a clever, fun...
"ATLANTA" German Shepherd
Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services ! Atlanta, female German Shepherd, 3 yr 67 lbs Mcas weblink 169830I'm Atlanta and my favorite hobby is exploring! I...
Do Hypoallergenic Dogs Really Exist?
“Designer breeds” have become extremely popular in recent years with breeders often advertising them as allergy-free. But do hypoallergenic dogs really exist? The short answer...
7 Ways To Stop Your Dog From Digging In Your Yard
The mud. The mess. The holes. No, there was not a major battle in your backyard. Just the battle to stop your dog from digging! Digging can cause a lot of headaches and make it...
Volunteer Firefighters Free Dog Trapped In Pipe For Nearly 24 Hours
“The dog was crying and whimpering while we were digging,” a fire department captain said.
Italian Ikea Store Opens Doors To Stray Dogs And The Internet Is Lapping It Up
“Thank God there are still good people in the world who help poor animals,” one commenter wrote on Instagram.
Top Veterinary Articles of the Week: Coccidia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and more
Coccidia - a Parasite that is not a Worm Dr. Karen Louis/VetChick What do you first think of when you hear the word parasites? Worms? Fleas? Ticks? Enter coccidia. Puppies are...