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A feared mass killer, Irene got victims one by one

September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In Ayden, N.C., a man dies in his recliner, riding out Hurricane Irene at home because he didn’t want to leave his Chihuahua at home alone.

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California designer retools high fashion — for dogs

May 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. —When Anastasia Torres-Gil, high-fashion designer for dogs, cuts into a Louis Vuitton handbag to make it into a Chihuahua pillbox hat, there is, occasionally, a pang of regret.

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SV entrepreneur launches online high-fashion line for dogs

May 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

SCOTTS VALLEY — When Anastasia Torres-Gil, high fashion designer for dogs, cuts into a Louis Vuitton handbag to make it into a Chihuahua pillbox hat, there is, occasionally, a pang of regret.

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Scotts Valley entrepreneur launches online fashion line for dogs

April 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

SCOTTS VALLEY – When Anastasia Torres-Gil, high fashion designer for dogs, cuts into a Louis Vuitton handbag to make it into a Chihuahua pillbox hat, there is, occasionally, a pang of regret.

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51 dogs taken from Pasadena home

March 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Anne Arundel County workers took 51 small dogs — including poodles, Yorkshire terriers and poodle-Yorkie mixes — from a Pasadena home Monday after getting a tip about possible animal hoarding. The dogs, which are expected to be put up for adoption Tuesday, range in age from newborns to adults.

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More Than 100 Dogs Rescued – Pitbulls and Chihuahuas Saved from Maryland Fire – Owners say Numbers of dogs are Skewed

December 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

News reports claimed more than 100 dogs were rescued from a fire in rural Maryland. A total of 126 dogs were rescued including pit bulls and Chihuahuas

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Is a Yorkshire Terrier Right for You?

November 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment

If you like small dogs with big dog attitudes, you may want to consider a Yorkshire Terrier. These dogs are so sure that they are just as big and bad as the other guy, that they will not hesitate to take on a Great Dane. Of course, this doesn’t mean that Yorkshire Terriers aren’t lap [...]

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Is the Lovable Pug the Right Breed for You?

November 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment

If you’ve seen Men In Black or Milo and Otis, you probably have fallen in love with the charming Pugs who acted in these movies. While the distinctive appearance of this breed may be the first thing that attracts people to the Pug, it is the Pug’s  personality that wins the lifelong devotion of dog [...]

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Should You Buy a Miniature Pinscher?

November 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment

If you love the sleek, muscled appearance of the Doberman Pinscher, but you don’t want a big dog, you may want to consider a Miniature Pinscher. These dogs are very similar in appearance to Dobermans, but are almost one hundred pounds lighter.

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About the Shih Tzu

November 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment

The Shih Tzu originates from China and was originally developed to be a lap dog and companion to Chinese Royalty. The origins of this breed date back to the 1800′s, when it was developed in China during the reign of the Empress Dowager Cixi or Tz’u-shi, which explains the origins of the name. The Shih [...]

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