Dog Survives Mexican Machete Attack, Needs Home In Toronto Area
One crooked stitch runs from ear to ear over the back of Hule’s shaved scalp. Another traverses her forehead before sealing shut her left eye. But if her post-operation pictures are any indication, this doe-eyed, golden brown cocker spaniel is going to be all right. Two weeks ago, Hule (pronounced “oolay,” which means “rubber” in […]
Globetrotting Post Office Dog Gets His Own Stamp
If ever a dog was a real-life Rover, it was Owney. In the 1890s, this magical mutt turned into a national legend by traveling across the United States by rail and then globe-trotting to Mexico, Canada, Europe and Asia. Owney became the U.S. Postal Service’s mascot and magical good luck charm. Now his adorably scruffy […]
Ancient Mexicans Bred Wolf-Dog Hybrids, Anthropological Study Finds
Mexican researchers said Wednesday they have identified jawbones found in the pre-Hispanic ruins of Teotihuacan as those of wolf-dogs that were apparently crossbred as a symbol of the city’s warriors. The National Institute of Anthropology and History said the jawbones were found during excavations in 2004 and are the first physical evidence of what appears […]
Tongueless Pit Bull Teaches Resiliency And Forgiveness
By Akela Talamasca for Change.org The longer I live, the more amazed I become by both the cruelty of humans and the resiliency of animals. This is a story that relates both in equal measure. Meet Rico, a pit bull who was raised and trained by a man who wanted him to be a fighter, […]
Dog Files Fact: Chihuahua
Chihuahua’s date back to ancient Mexico. Much of the their history is speculation and theory, although everyone agrees on some matters. The Chihuahua is named for the Mexican State that borders Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. It is believed that the breed descended from the Techichi, a small canine that dates back to Mayan times […]