by The Library of Congress The Pit Bull ? Friend or Foe? Is the American pit-bull terrier genetically different than other breeds?  Were they born to fight?  In Britain, pit bulls are considered dangerous creatures.  Britain’s government ministers want to ban the breed altogether.1 The main purpose for having a pit bull was not to [...]

by red5standingby Doodle Interviews by Other Writers I remember years ago when I was first interviewed by a writer about the Goldendoodle dog and shedding/allergy issues and the fact that the writer misquoted me just a bit in the article that was featured on WebMD.As it turns out, my second interview with another writer, Vera [...]

by colorblindPICASO Dog Years Human Years The life expectancy of any dog is commonly expressed in terms of dog years by us and it depends entirely on the dog’s breed, size as well as the dog’s surroundings. Various other factors affect the life expectancy of a dog. A dog’s life span changes according to the [...]

by Svadilfari The Greyhound Dog’s Tale of Tragedy Throughout history the Greyhound has been the darling dog breed of royalty and nobility. From the ancient Egyptians, who often mummified and buried favored dogs with their owners; to the English nobility who enacted a law banning so fine a beast from being owned by mere commoners. [...]