Breeding

A study using single‐locus and multi‐locus genome‐wide association study to identify genes associated with teat number in Hu sheep

Summary The multiple teats trait is common in many species of mammals and is considered related to lactation ability in swine. However, in Hu sheep, related gene research is...
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4-Week-Old Puppy Was Sold Online For $600 - Then Quickly Dumped

4 days ago | iHeart Dogs | 2 articles

A puppy named Little Bear landed in a shelter in 2012 at just four weeks old. He was the result of basement breeding and was then sold off on Craigslist to a new owner who...
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Parthenogenesis and the Condor

6 days ago | Ornithology

Parthenogenesis means birth without fertilization. In other words, a female gives birth to offspring without having been impregnated by a male. This phenomenon occurs normally...
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Guide Dog Gives Birth To Huge Litter Of 16 Puppies/Future Guide Dogs

6 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Huge congratulations go to Unity, a German Shepherd who recently gave birth to a litter of 16 healthy puppies. This big litter is actually the largest born through the Guide...
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Castellare di Castellina: Chianti Classico (2019)

8 days ago | 10,000 Birds

Despite being debased and reduced to a mere gastronomic buzzword by American chains of Italian-esque eateries, the offerings of dubious submarine sandwich shops, and...
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Workers Find Dumped Golden Retriever, As She Gives Birth To ‘Cow Babies'

8 days ago | iHeart Dogs

When Rosie, a Golden Retriever mix, arrived at the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue, dumped and heavily pregnant, shelter heads Katie and John Black, immediately began...
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Defiant Husky Told To Get Into His Kennel, Uses “English” To Talk Back

8 days ago | iHeart Dogs

It's bad enough when the kids learn how to talk back to you, but when the family dog learns how to push back, OH BOY! This video shows that even the strongest parent will...
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Breed: Border Collie Health Problems, Lifespan, Temperament & Maintenance

9 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Average Size of Female: Height: 18 - 21 inches, Weight: 30 - 45 pounds Occasionally seen: Cerebellar abiotrophy, ceroid lipofuscinosis, deafness Major concerns: CHD Minor...
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Abandoned “Puppy Breeding Machine” Is Thriving In Her Foster Home

17 days ago | iHeart Dogs | 2 articles

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good Charities , which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like...
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The 10 Most Affectionate Dog Breeds

17 days ago | iHeart Dogs

What could be better than dog kisses and canine cuddles? These breeds aren't afraid to show their love for you, in fact, they insist on it! Having one of these breeds means...
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Pets & Covid-19

We've been living with Covid-19 for about two years, and our understanding of this highly infectious disease has continuously evolved. When it comes to keeping pets safe and... Read more ...

What do Tennesee Warblers Do in Costa Rica?

Tennessee Warblers? Costa Rica? Oh yes. If you are headed to Costa Rica for birding from now until March, you will probably see more than a few of these small, plainish... Read more ...

K-9 With Terminal Cancer Cheered On “Last Ride” Around Town

K-9 Grimm, a German Shepherd Dog who served the Andover Police Department in Massachusetts for a decade, was tragically diagnosed with terminal lung cancer this month. Rather... Read more ...

21 Of The Funniest Tweets About Cats And Dogs This Week

"my toxic trait is saying 'what?' when my cat meows and expecting a legitimate answer" Read more ...

BettyWhiteChallenge Helps Countless Shelter Dogs Including One Special...

Since news of Betty White's death broke on New Year's Eve, the BettyWhiteChallenge has been swirling across social media, asking fans to donate just $5 to animal charities to... Read more ...

After 5 Years Of Searching, Pit Bull Finds His Forever Home On Betty White's...

A Pit Bull mix named Spike has been homeless for five years, but it's not his fault. The pup was surrendered to a shelter after his family experienced a tragedy. He's been... Read more ...

IHeartDogs Heroes Have Made A Staggering Difference Honoring The Late Betty...

Betty White would have turned 100 years old on January 17th, 2022. Sadly for the entire world, the long-time TV and film star passed away just shy of her centennial In addition... Read more ...

Dog Stolen In California Ends Up In Pennsylvania Only Days Later

French Bulldog thefts are on the rise. Many heartless people are stealing dogs from innocent families in an attempt to resell them. Lady Gaga's Frenchies were just a few of the... Read more ...

Collective Arts Brewing: Jam Up Passion Fruit & Peach

As we near the end of January, we enter the peak of the winter “snowbird” season. And just to be clear, we're talking about the human snowbirds here. While this winter got off... Read more ...

SE QLD Birding Destination - The Bunya Mountains

Sulphur crested Cockatoo taken with phone The Bunya Mountains is an attractive destination but also a great birding location. Some 200 kilometres from the coast and an equal... Read more ...