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Labradors still No. 1 dog, Yorkies second

January 28, 2007 on 3:45 am | In Golden Retriever News Items | No Comments

NEW YORK - The American Kennel Club announced a shift in its 10 most popular dog breeds in the nation and in the city, or at least in that elite group of purebred dogs whose pedigrees and papers are in order.
Source: www.azcentral.com

From dogs to fighter jets, Super Bowl security a massive effort
Gavin moved quickly around the spacious convention center, searching for a hidden bomb. Near a glass wall box containing a fire extinguisher, he sniffed the air and abruptly sat down. Inside was a pound of live high explosives, wrapped in black plastic.
Source: www.dailycomet.com

Drug seizures an indicator
Its hard to get a handle on just how pervasive illegal drugs are on Maui. Thats the nature of an illegal activity. Even so, Maui police statistics indicate that while the drug scourge may not be worsening, it is still a fact of island life.
Source: www.mauinews.com

Puppies used in prison rehab

January 25, 2007 on 8:15 am | In Golden Retriever News Items | No Comments

Two black labradors and two golden retrievers, all eight weeks old, have taken up residence at the Darling Downs Correctional Centre prison farm west of Brisbane as part of the Pups in Prison program.
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

Selectmen considering School Road for dog park in Wilton
Fido may have found a new home in Wilton besides his doghouse. Barring any unforeseen changes, the location of Wiltons proposed dog park at a site near Comstock Community Center received general approval from the Board of Selectmen, though no official vote was taken.
Source: www.acorn-online.com

Labs, retrievers are one-two breeds in Seattle
The Labrador retriever and the golden retriever are the top two most popular dogs in Seattle, according to data compiled by the American Kennel Club.
Source: www.bizjournals.com

Dogs to sniff out drugs at Kalama

January 23, 2007 on 6:45 am | In Golden Retriever News Items | No Comments

Honolulu Advertiser - She has one trained dog in service, a golden retriever named Custer, and would use only nonaggressive breeds if more dogs are needed. White said she has been talking with the DOE for several years about bringing the canine inspections to public schools

Our Readers’ Views
Columbian - season duck hunting trip with lots of shells and a scope at least Cheney hasn’t killed a dog yet, a good retriever hunting dog is It was, to say the least, ‘a golden opportunity’ to observe how real nerve gas in real combat conditions made real

Animal shelter now offering free pet information sessions
Daily Advance - dog owner Jan Moore will speak Feb. 22. She and her golden retriever Sandy will demonstrate how people and animals can interact to help children improve reading skills and how senior citizens can benefit from animal companionship. She also will

No bark, no trace: Tale of the condemned dog

January 20, 2007 on 7:15 pm | In Golden Retriever News Items | No Comments

Boston Online - Another organization, Shore Hearts golden retriever rescue , based in New Jersey , transports about 80 golden retrievers a year, sometimes over more than 1,000 miles, said Wendy Ragan , of Missouri , who coordinates the transports. Since people

Philly man charged in ID theft scam
Patriot-News - A Philadelphia man is in Cumberland County Prison, facing the first of what police say will be an array of charges from a multi-state identity theft and counterfeit check scam. Markell J. Lewis, 48, is currently charged by state police with stealing

Bring the danger dogs to heel
This is Wiltshire - As a child I was bitten twice, once by a collie and once by a golden retriever. As said before it IS the owners and NOT the dogs Please do not jump to conclusions, speak to your local dog warden or a good rescue centre if you have any queries about

A day in the life of a library

January 18, 2007 on 1:30 pm | In Golden Retriever News Items | No Comments

Southwest Journal - Gauge is a 90-pound Labrador and Golden Retriever mix that Lisa lovingly calls Baby dog. But he’s far from a baby. At 12-years old, Gauge is a geezer among canines, and it’s beginning to show. His once-yellow face has turned white, he’s

Memphians prefer Labradors
MSN MoneyCentral - No. 2 on the list of top 10 most popular AKC-registered dogs in Memphis for 2006 is the German Shepherd, followed by Boxer and Rottweiler. Beagle, at No. 5, tied with Golden Retriever, at No. 6. Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu and Miniature

Reaching a benchmark
Grand Rapids Press - The golden retriever relaxes in Nelson’s office while he’s on the bench and visits with juries after they reach verdicts. “He knows when the jury arrives at a decision, and he’s waiting at the door to go see them,” Nelson said. Badgely and Nelson

American Kennel Club Reveals Salt Lake City’s Top Dogs

January 16, 2007 on 3:30 am | In Golden Retriever News Items | No Comments

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Kennel Club(R) announced today the “Top 10″ most popular AKC(R) registered dogs in Salt Lake City for 2006.* The AKC also announced today that the tiny Yorkshire Terrier is making news nationwide.
Source: www.redorbit.com

Local ‘puppy raisers’ reluctantly give up animal to Guide dogs for the Blind
By handing Larry Honeker a leash at the December Guide dogs for the Blind graduation ceremony, the Dobrinin family of Selma symbolically relinquished responsibility of the dog they raised for the past year.
Source: www.selmaenterprise.com

American Kennel Club Reveals Top dogs in Memphis
The American Kennel Club(R) announced today the “Top 10″ most popular AKC(R) registered dogs in Memphis for 2006.*
Source: news.yahoo.com

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