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Can any dog see in color?
May 12, 2008, 03:34
Xoloitzquintle
The Xoloitquintle, also known as the Mexican hairless or Xolo is one of the oldest known breeds of dogs, dating back more than 3,000 years. Aztec ancestors brought hairless dogs with them when they arrived in Mexico from Asia. They were used primarily as companion dogs but the Aztecs saw value in them as bed warmers, food and sacrificial offerings. The warm body heat of the breed made it highly valued as an ancient hot water bottle. Aztecs noticed relief for stomach pains and rheumatic joints, and after awhile, people began to think the Xolo possessed healing powers. At the end of the 19th century Xolos became used primarily as companion dogs. Today they are wide spread throughout Mexico and South America and make great companions, agility competitors and show dogs. They are also used as therapy dogs, especially for the elderly.
May 12, 2008, 03:16
A Mother’s Love
Tink, a dachshund lives with her family on a breeding farm in West Virginia. This past February, Tink gave birth to a litter of two puppies but sadly, one of them was still born. A few days later, one of the other doxies, Sammi had her first litter of seven pups! Worried that so many little mouths to feed would overwhelm this new mother, her owners took two of the pups and placed them with Tink to foster. Tink was happily taking care of her little family when the unexpected happened -- Tink was given another baby to care for and his name was Pink. This new addition wasn’t like the other pups; Pink was the runt of a 12-piglet litter.
May 12, 2008, 03:08
Year of the Dog (Paramount Vantage, 2007).
Peggy (Molly Shannon) is a single woman who is looking for meaning in her life. Her friends tell her that what she needs in her life is love (meaning a man, marriage, children and babies). But what Peggy ultimately discovers is that love comes in all forms and the love that she needs in her life, the love that defines who she is, is not the love for a man or a child, but a love and compassion for animals.
May 12, 2008, 02:58
Reading Dog Training Ads with a Fine-Toothed Comb
About the time their dog shoots out the front door and leads them on a 45-minute chase in their bathrobes through the rain, most people decide to find a trainer. Many of those people will look to the phone book to find one, skimming ads that say things like “guaranteed,” “results in hours,” “vet-recommended” or “humane.” But just what do these ads really tell you about their training methods? Not much.
May 12, 2008, 02:54
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