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Thu Apr 2, 10:54 am ET NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia (Reuters) – Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's pet dog gobbled up a special tea prepared for bosses of Russia's ruling party Wednesday. While Putin discussed ways to help the local food industry, his favorite black Labrador Koni slinked into a room at his residence and tucked into delicacies p… read more

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WASHINGTON (AFP) – The shaggy dog story surrounding the identity of America's first canine appears to be over. Michelle Obama has confirmed that the first family is seeking a stray Portuguese Water Dog to be their family pet, and hope to find one by April. In an interview with People magazine, Michelle Obama said the family wanted to find o… read more

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Published Date: 20 December 2008 By Frank Urquhart SO MUCH for a dog's life. Animal welfare groups are in the money after a rich widow left them a staggering £7 million in her will. Grace Smith's two pampered former rescue dogs, Winnie the lurcher and Harry the collie, enjoyed the finest cuts of steak and are now set for life after Mrs Smith al… read more

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Pound puppy becomes narcotics dog in Florida Tue Oct 28, 8:46 pm ET LAKELAND, Fla. – When his chief told him there was no money for a new narcotics dog, Polk County Sheriff's Deputy John Maney went to the pound, adopted and trained a dog himself. Maney, who has previously worked as a handler for five canines, turned … read more