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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Aryan MolossusOnce a Warrior, Today a Loyal Companion and a Family-Protector Should you ever decide that you need a big dog, with an imposing posture, which can look threatening and majestic at the same time, the Aryan Molossus is definitely one breed that you must take into consideration. The Armant The Egyptian Dog with a Lot of Love to Give To some of you, the Armant is better known as the “Egyptian Sheepdog” and, just as the name suggests it, it was bred to be a herding dog. However, in ancient times, it was used mostly as a guard dog. This breed is originally from Egypt and named after the town of Armant. Its loyalty and agility are the two main characteristics which make this dog special. The Atlas Terrier The Small Dog With a Massive Dose of Energy At a glimpse, the Atlas Terrier can be easily mistaken with the Jack Russell Terrier. However, there are some differences that may help you tell these two cousins apart. Before deciding to buy or adopt a dog of this breed, there are some things that you have to take into consideration. Unfortunately, this is quite a rare breed of dogs in our days. Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie It Is Impossible Not to Love Them Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie are the smallest dogs in the Anglos-Francais category. However, the name „Petite”, meaning „small”, is not at all referring to the size of the dogs, but to the game they are after. Even if they've been around since the 16th century, today, these dogs are not easy to find. So if you have decided to adopt one, you can be sure that you will have a unique pet. |
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Dogs in the MediaDogs seem to humanize people so well, that is why they are often embraced by public figures. Politicians are known for their well-timed used of a family dog to connect themselves to the public. For example, during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, President Bill Clinton bought a chocolate Labrador retriever named Buddy, who was specially chosen for his breed and coloring to enhance Clinton’s image a family man. Presidents have also been stigmatized by their treatment of dogs. The ignominious photo of President Lyndon Johnson pulling his dog up by the ears while the animal yelped in pain permanently sullied his public image.It seems in times of crisis, dogs are often depicted on the news and in the media. Rescue efforts for dogs trapped in floods or other natural disasters are frequently aired. For example during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, disaster search and rescue dogs were featured prominently in the media coverage. Advertising is a medium where dogs are also highly featured. They are used to show a company or organization in a more sensitive light or to humorously spotlight a product or message. Whatever the message, the perception of dogs as uniquely American has made them popular spokesmodels. Share this article on Dogs in the Media with friends. 
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