Tag Archives: dog breeds

What Do Pongo and Perdita Have to Do with Deafness in Dogs and Cats?

A golden retriever

The image on the right, is of Pongo, Perdita and their family, the iconic Dalmatians from the classic Disney movie, 101 Dalmatians. Yes, it is one of my childhood favorites, but the image is here because today I am writing about hearing loss in dogs and cats, and Dalmatians are the breed most commonly associated

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"First Dog" Update – The AMC Weighs In

The Obama family

The following article, about the latest developments in the Obama's puppy selection process, originally ran on PetStyle and quotes Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of The Animal Medical Center. You can read the original posting by clicking here. The Race Is On: Which Pup Should Obamas Pick? By Kathleen Roberts, PetStyle Decisions, decisions. Picking the right family

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