2 days ago | iHeart Dogs

In This Issue ● Why Is Your Dog Lethargic? ● Protect Your Pup From Thieves ● Rescue Dog Donates Blood ● Things Dogs Love To Chase & Why ● Causes Of Gurgly Belly ● Healthy Fall...
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Green Puppy Named Pistachio Brings Luck To His Family

2 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Some people see green as a sickly color, but others recognize it as a sign of luck. For a newborn puppy named Pistachio, green is as lucky as can be! Why? Because he was born...
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All sheeps and sizes: a genetic investigation of mature body size across sheep breeds reveals a polygenic nature

4 days ago | Animal Genetics

Summary Mature body size is genetically correlated with growth rate, an important economic trait in the sheep industry. Mature body size has been studied extensively in humans...
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Breed Spotlight: Saluki | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat

7 days ago | Winslow Animal Hospital | 4 articles

This post is dedicated to the amazing and ancient saluki. Whether you are looking into this breed to see if it's the right fit or want more information on your furry friend...
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Rescue Fights To Keep Neglected French Bulldog Puppies In The US

9 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Dogs can't speak for themselves, so it's important for humans to speak on their behalf. For 20 neglected dogs at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, they might not be...
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Heartwarming Vintage Photos Of Queen Elizabeth II And Her Royal Corgis

9 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Queen Elizabeth II and her Corgis are the perfect dynamic duo. They go together even better than peanut butter and jelly, and it has been that way her whole life. She grew up...
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Dude And His Adorable Dog Rake In Contest Votes With A Little Help From Their Friends

15 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Agility, superior exhibition of breed characteristics, cuteness, intelligence, goofy tricks-categories range from the serious to the silly when it comes to dog contests...
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Ken Wright Cellars: Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley (2017)

17 days ago | 10,000 Birds

One of the highlights of autumn for many birders in eastern North America is the annual release of the Winter Finch Forecast. Every September, this report offers predictions on...
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Rescue Dog Loves The Smell Of Endangered Whale Poop

17 days ago | iHeart Dogs

When humans smell any type of feces, they feel disgusted. But when Eba the mixed-breed dog smells whale poop, she's overjoyed. That's because Eba has learned to associate whale...
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Genetic signature of hybridization between Chinese spot‐billed ducks and domesticated ducks

20 days ago | Animal Genetics

Summary In this study, we analyzed 93 whole genomes from Chinese spot‐billed ducks , meat‐type ducks , and egg and dual purpose‐type ducks to characterize the genetic material...
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Military Dogs Get First Ever Blood Bank To Save Their Lives In Combat

Military working dogs stationed in Iraq will have better medical care thanks to a mobile blood bank. Operation Inherent Resolve is the U.S.-led coalition fighting ISIS in Iraq... Read more ...

Homeless Man Arrested For Hitting And Throwing Innocent Dog

Sometimes, people are not what you expect. They might seem kind when you pass them on the street, but you never know what goes on in their life. Sadly, animal abusers exist all... Read more ...

Eager Pup Walks Herself To Doggy Day Care

A clever pup named Jem was growing tired of waiting for a ride to her favorite doggy daycare. With her fur parents currently sleeping into the morning, Jem decided to take... Read more ...

The Crow's Story

Birds are intelligent, especially parrots and crow relatives - jays, nutcrackers, ravens, jackdaws and others. The Clark's Nutcracker stores conifer seeds in the late summer... Read more ...

Improving the Odds of Surviving Lymphoma

A clinical trial looks at whether combining immunotherapy with low doses of chemotherapy can improve outcomes and quality of life for dogs-and someday people. Read more ...

Family Fights To Stop Their Former Dog From Being Euthanized

Luck has not been on Draco's side for the first two years of his life. The Labrador Retriever mix has already found himself in three different homes in Fairfax County... Read more ...

Curlew Sandpiper feeding

One of the more common shorebirds along Broome's beaches is the Curlew Sandpiper- Calidris ferruginea. They are often found in large mixed flocks and many have recently arrived... Read more ...

Join us for Virtual Creeptacular 2020: October 25-31

And Happy Hauntings to my fellow beasties out there! The chill in the air, the fall of the leaves and the rise of the pumpkin patches are all signs that my favorite time of the... Read more ...

Getting Good Bird Video with a Phone Skope Adaptor

Two weekends ago I was scheduled to take part in a live birding video, one of twenty birders from across North and South America who were out and about looking for good birds... Read more ...

Best Bird of the Weekend

October is when rumors of the next season become harder to deny. Where I live, the full splendor of fall foliage coupled with initial fingers of frost refutes the notion that... Read more ...

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