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Dog – Fox Hybrid Discovered in Brazil for the first time in the world

The world’s first confirmed dog-fox hybrid has been found in the Brazilian wilderness. The animal was hit by a car in the area of Vacaria in 2021 and taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment but staff were unable to conclude whether it was a fox or dog they were taking care of. Up until …

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A new discovery in 2 breeds advances human medicine

Study Source: Sudden Cardiac Death in young dogs Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have identified a genetic variant linked to sudden cardiac death in the young (SCDY) in two related dog breeds. This devastating event results from an inherited form of dilated cardiomyopathy—when the heart becomes weakened and enlarged, …

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The Dog AGING Project – a community science project

The Dog aging project is a community based science project, examining the overall health and wellness of dogs over their lifetime. The goal of the Dog Aging Project is to understand how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence ageing. That information is used to help pets and people increase healthspan, the period of life spent free …

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hundreds of golden retreivers turn out at Guisachan estate to celebrate 155 years of the breed.

In what could be described as a dog lover’s heaven, hundreds of golden retrievers turned out at Guisachan estate in Scotland where the breed originated. Celebrating 155 years Every 5 years, The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland organize a four-day anniversary event at the ruins of Guisachan(prounounced KUSH-igan) House, where the dogs were first bred. The …

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St. Bernard De. Menthon’s and his Famous Dogs Who Saved Countless Lives In The Alps

St. Bernard de Menthon Born in(probably) the castle Menthon near Annecy, in Savoy and died in Novara, Italy 1081. He was descended from a rich, noble family and received a thorough education. He refused to enter a marriage proposed by his father and decided instead to devote himself to the service of the Church, placing …

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Adult wolf and 2 young wolves walk along a sandy road.

First wolf pack in over 100 years now in Southwest Washington

Southwest Washington has its first wolf pack in a century, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says. The Big Muddy Pack so far has only two known members, one male and one female. But that’s enough to meet the minimum requirement to be recognized as a pack: two or more wolves travelling together in …

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husky dog puppy howling with its litter mates around him

Why do some dogs Howl and others don’t? A new Study sheds some light on why.

When one hears a howl in the forest, the first thing that they associate that sound with is the wolf. And it’s true, howling is a characteristic communication form of wolves, but it is also widespread among canine species. They use it for long-distance communication with others, to mark territory boundaries, and also, to define the …

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