Labrador Retriever Remains Raleigh's Top Dog
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Also Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever is Raleigh's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "The Maltese entered Raleigh's top 10 by jumping 12 spots to tie the Shih Tzu for ninth place," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson.  "This fearless breed ranks 23rd nationally, but is feeling the love in Raleigh." Raleigh's Most Popular Breeds 2011* Raleigh's Most Popular Breeds 2010* 1.  Labrador Retriever 1.    Labrador Retriever 2.  Beagle 2.    German Shepherd ...

Support Your Puppy's Growth With Proper Nutrition
When Daisy Lehman of Cleveland brought home her pug puppy last summer, it was with explicit feeding instructions from the breeder. "He told me to transition slowly from the food he'd been giving her to the puppy formula I was planning to give her," says Lehman. The advice was sound, but Lehman was still not sure what this new puppy food should be.

Labrador Retriever Remains Long Island's Top Dog
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Also Remains America's Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains -- NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Once again, the Labrador Retriever is Long Island's top dog according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S. "Lookout Labs," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson.  "The Golden Retriever made a strong play for Long Island's top spot by leaping over the German Shepherd to land as second most popular last year." Long Island's Most Popular Breeds 2011* Long Island's 2010 Ranking* 1.  Labrador Retriever 1.  Labrador Retriever 2.  Golden Retriever 2.  German Shepherd Dog ...

Peacocks, Puppies and Pests Behind Unusual Insurance Claims
CARDIFF, Wales, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Admiral has released details of its most bizarre claims from the last two years revealing our furry and feathered friends are often the culprits. The car insurance specialist revealed that for one unfortunate motorist, their pride and joy was destroyed by a nest of mice who took a liking to its stylish leather interior.