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Birmingham Dog Fighter Jailed

A serial dog fighter, who was involved in one of the biggest dog fighting cases the RSPCA has ever taken, has been sent back to prison and banned for life from keeping dogs.
Barkat Hussain was one of the main organisers of the notorious Alum Rock* dog fight in 2006, which resulted in 26 men being [...]

43% Of US Dog Owners Believe Their Pet Shares Their Style!

With the downturn in the economy and people seeking more comfort from their pets than ever according to a recent survey. The survey, carried out in association with the Associated Press, revealed that half (50%) of American pet owners truly consider their pets to be as much a part of the family as any other [...]

World’s First Vaccine Against Canine Flu is Announced

The first vaccine against canine influenza virus (CIV) has been announced following the grant a conditional product license by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), for use by veterinarians in the United States.
“Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection that has a significant impact on dogs housed in shelters, kennels and communal facilities,” said [...]

Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs): A Way to Breed Away From Inherited Disease in all Dog Breeds?

The Fight To Save The Cavalier Breed
Groundbreaking research for dogs is taking place at the Animal Health Trust, under Dr Sarah Blott and Dr Tom Lewis, to provide Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for all Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in the UK, writes Carol Fowler.
The aim of this project is to develop strategies for breeders for [...]

Warning: Don’t Snub The Dog When They’re Looking For Fuss!

What happens if you sit nekkid in front of your PC and spurn the advances of your dog when they come to you for some attention?
This is what…..

More Than 30,000 Dogs Culled

A rabies outbreak involving 10 human cases, has prompted authorities in China’s northwest Shaanxi Province to order a cull that has already seen as many as 30,000 dogs brutally slaughtered on the streets of Hanzhong and surrounding areas. This is one in 10 of the city’s dogs and numbers are rising. The authorities have blindly [...]

50 Volunteers Care For 216 Seized Dogs

Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff today thanked more than 50 volunteers who donated time and resources this week to help care for 216 dogs that were seized from a kennel facility in the state.
The raid permanently closed the Almost Heaven Kennels in Emmaus, Lehigh County using the recently improved Dog Law.

Meet The Dog Who Swallowed a Bomb

Some dogs will try to eat anything - but for dogs like Toby, based in Afghanistan with the military, swallowing things on the ground can be extra dangerous. Last week Toby ate what experts think may have been an explosive.
After ingesting the toxic substance when sniffing out Taliban improvised explosive devices on the front line, [...]

K9 Magazine: Probably The Single Most Disgusting Thing I’ve Ever Seen

For those of you - like me - who like to casually thumb through your copy of K9 Magazine page by page rather than read each word on every page in a start to finish, orderly fashion, you may have experienced what I did if you have recently picked up

SOLD OUT “Puppy Farms Suck!” T-Shirts For Sale

We have 50, limited edition ‘Puppy Farms Suck!’ t-shirts available for UK dog lovers. The shirt is black and designed for durability and MAXIMUM IMPACT!! This slogan-bearing t-shirt has been produced to give dog lovers a chance to help the spread the message about puppy [...]

*NEW* Ethical Dog Breeder Magazine Announced

K9 Media - publisher of K9 Magazine - is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new, innovative magazine for dog breeders and puppy buyers.

A Brief History Of Canine Photography

Dog Pictures: Man’s Best Friend Is Also His Best Photo: Ask any dog fancier to show you a snapshot of his lovable animal and he’s bound to regale you with an album-full of dog pictures!
Dogs and cameras seem to have been made for each other. But modern photographers count their blessings – it wasn’t always [...]

7 Questions For Dog Breeders and The Kennel Club

Today, something different.
7 open ended questions that I’d be happy for anyone to tackle. They are aimed, primarily at those involved in the breeding or ‘regulation’ of breeding of dogs. Let’s go….

Dog Owner Shocked to Learn Control Order Imposed (On His OWN Land!)

Dog Control Order On Dog Owner’s Own Land: A pub landlord in Honiton Devon was shocked when he opened his local newspaper and read that East Devon District Council had imposed a dog control order on his own pub, the Vine Inn Yard.
Local reports claim that Mr Hedley Hawkins, who owns the pub’s car park, [...]

RSPCA Chief Vet Warns of Death Trap For Dogs

Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets cool this summer to avoid the heartbreak of losing a much-loved companion.
Last year the RSPCA received more than 3,000 calls from members of the public relating to 4,589 dogs locked in hot cars at supermarkets, outdoor events and on the streets. During one recent hot weekend [...]

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