Dog show brings canines, their owners to Davenport

Snickers cannot seem to help himself. The 7-year-old blue merle Sheltie yips excitedly while waiting to compete, barks when told to sit, yelps when admonished to be quiet and "talks" the entire time he runs through the agility-test course. His owner, Claire Bonnstetter, 16, of Davenport, smiled fondly down at Snickers and explained that he was usually the noisiest dog in the competition ...

'Dog Whisperer' says he has always chased his dreams

San Jose (Costa Rica), Jan 31 (IANS/EFE) When he was little, Cesar Millan dreamed of being the 'best dog trainer in the world' and says his mother told him he could achieve whatever he wanted - and that, plus his method of dog psychology, won him the worldwide fame he enjoys today as the 'Dog Whisperer'.

Police dog bite victim files lawsuit against Vancouver Police Department

VANCOUVER - A man whose leg was bitten by a police dog during an arrest has filed a lawsuit against the Vancouver Police Department and the department is being challenged to change its dog-training policy in keeping with some U.S. cities.

6 New Dog Breeds to Debut at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2012 [PHOTOS]

The Westminster Kennel Club has announced that six new dog breeds will debut at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show from Feb. 13 to 14, at Madison Square Garden. Learn more about the dogs and see their photos here.

6 new breeds to compete at WKC show

Six new breeds — including one with at least six toes on each paw — will strut their stuff at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in February.