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Behavior and Psychology, Health

Saturday Survey: Would You Euthanize a Sick Dog?

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Several members of my family were debating this lately. My sister’s dog was very ill, to the point where her husband was having to carry Yogi up and down the steps, outside to do his business, and to the food dish at meal times. Without seeing the dog personally, it was hard to know whether or not he was in significant pain, or had any quality of life. Several of my family felt it was time to put him down, several others thought maybe not. Continue reading Saturday Survey: Would You Euthanize a Sick Dog? →

Dog Shows

2012 Westminster Dog Show Best in Show Preview

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Here are the seven candidates for Best in Show tonight (all photos courtesy Westminster Kennel Club)

From the Hound Group: Wire-haired Dachshund Cinders
From the Toy Group: Pekingese Malachy
From the Non-sporting Group: Dalmatian Ian
From the Herding Group: German Shepherd Dog Cappy
From the Sporting Group: Irish Setter Emily
From the Working Group: Doberman Fifi
From the Terrier Group: Kerry Blue Terrier Chelsey

My pick: I think I’ll have to go with the Dobie. The next most likely, in my opinion, is the Peke.

Fingers crossed! Results in about a half hour.