Maryland Pit Bull Attack Injures Friend and Dog

His finger was deformed; lifting his shoulder was difficult and his hands were swollen like a boxer’s from trying to get the fighting dogs off his chest.

Dogs have a night out at Ellicott City bar’s ‘Yappy Hour’

Ellicott City restaurant Jilly’s holds gathering, encouraged by new law Ava, a Pit Bull-Boxer mix, patrols the entrance to Jilly’s Bar and Grill. Jilly’s plan to bring dogs and their owners together for a “Yappy Hour” social event on the first Monday of each month grew out of a state law that took effect this year allowing restaurants with a designated outdoor dining area to admit dogs …

Dogs out at Ellicott City ‘Yappy Hour’

Ellicott City restaurant Jilly’s holds gathering, encouraged by new law Ava, a Pit Bull-Boxer mix, patrols the entrance to Jilly’s Bar and Grill. Jilly’s plan to bring dogs and their owners together for a “Yappy Hour” social event on the first Monday of each month grew out of a state law that took effect this year allowing restaurants with a designated outdoor dining area to admit dogs …

Deputies: 2 dogs kill Dillon woman, injure owner

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The nephew of a South Carolina woman killed by two dogs says his aunt was working in her garden as she did every day when she was attacked. Nijoku Odom says 66-year-old Sirlinda Hayes and the rest of his family weren’t afraid of the rottweilers, who sometimes got loose in their Dillon neighborhood

Pampered pooches lap up attention at local event

Christine Gorsuch doesn’t feed her Newfoundlands any ordinary dog treats. She grills up steak….

Baltimore man charges after shooting pet

The owner says his white Siberian Husky had come under attack by his bull mastiff, and when he couldn’t separate them with boiling water and by striking them with a two-by-four, he shot the larger dog.

Is a Siberian Husky Right for You?

Are you looking for a dog who is very active but still loves the company of people? If so, you may want to consider the Siberian Husky. This beautiful dog was bred to tirelessly pull sleds loaded with supplies over frozen terrain for miles on end. At the end of the day, Huskies provide companionship [...]

A Look at the Saint Bernard

More than one traveler stranded in the snowy Swiss Alps owes the ponderous Saint Bernard his life. Monks in the Alps actually developed this massive dog to be used as a rescue dog. The Saint Bernard breed is quite an old one, going back as far as the 1700s.

Is a Rottweiler the Right Breed for You?

Do you need a protective dog that is intelligent and devoted to its owners? If so, you may want to consider buying a Rottweiler. These big dogs were bred to be very versatile working dogs. They guard their homes and families, excel in agility training, and think that they are tiny lapdogs when they are [...]

Should You Buy a Newfoundland?

If you are looking for a family dog that will devote himself to keeping your children from getting into trouble, you may want to buy a Newfoundland. These massive dogs have an innate desire to rescue people who are in danger and have an incredibly sweet and gentle nature. However, before you buy a Newfoundland [...]