Monthly Archives: April 2009

Dog Tiara Worth $4.2 Million

Posted on April 30, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet A Thai jewelry designer has created a tiara for his Maltese dog using precious stones left to him by his mother. Kanune’s tiara, which was made by Riwin Jirapolsek, includes 153 karats of emeralds built with a titanium body … Continue reading →

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There’s No Place Like Home for Missing Dog

Posted on April 30, 2009 by DogMom

TweetAs Dorothy watched, her little dog was swept away by the wind. No, not that Dorothy — a woman named Dorothy Utley. And her dog is not Toto but Tinkerbelle, a 5-pound Chihuahua. The Utleys were at a flea market … Continue reading →

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Glow-in-the Dark Puppy?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by DogMom

TweetWell, yes. It’s true. A South Korean research team has created Ruppy (short for Ruby Puppy), the first “transgenic” dog, and the glow is proof that their engineering worked. (Photos at the link.) The scientists created Ruppy’s special effect by … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Hypoallergenic Dogs

Posted on April 30, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet With all the media attention given to Bo, the First Family’s new Portuguese Water Dog, we’ve heard a lot about allergies. But what are hypoallergenic dogs, and do they really solve the problem? What should dog lovers with allergies … Continue reading →

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Canine Cognition Lab Recruiting Dogs

Posted on April 16, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet We saw not long ago that scientists are studying dogs’ social behaviors to see how they overlap with those of humans. Turns out that goes for their thinking, too. Harvard University has started a new Canine Cognition Lab, hoping … Continue reading →

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GPS Product Tracks Dogs in Real Time

Posted on April 16, 2009 by DogMom

TweetMore and more people are microchipping their dogs, and many happy reunions have resulted. But a product about to hit the shelves will allow owners to see real-time data on where a wandering pooch has gone. A company called Positioning … Continue reading →

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Police Dogs Sworn In

Posted on April 16, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet Doug Nurse of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution asks the questions: How exactly does one swear in a dog? Does he raise his right paw? Does the city clerk tell him, “Bark after me”? Will there be a reception? What will … Continue reading →

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Is Your Dog Dominant?

Posted on April 15, 2009 by DogMom

Tweet Trainer and author Lee Charles Kelley has a 3-part series on the topic, beginning here.

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