Insurance payouts on dog bites are rising across US - DesMoinesRegister.com


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Insurance payouts on dog bites are rising across US
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“Most insurance policies are going to put in their underwriting provisions that they're not going to cover vicious dogs,” said Tom Alger, Iowa Insurance Division spokesman. A Centers for Disease Control study on dog bites lists breeds involved in fatal ...
Dog bites up in Pennsylvania York Daily Record

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Greyfriars Bobby breed becoming almost as rare as Giant Panda - Telegraph.co.uk


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Greyfriars Bobby breed becoming almost as rare as Giant Panda
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The Kennel Club say the terrier is number four on their list of under-threat breeds and it's feared the dogs could be extinct in just a few generations. Breeders are now organising a publicity drive to try and save to breed, with a rally planned at ...
Greyfriars Bobby Skye Terrier breed 'faces extinction' BBC News
Iconic Greyfriars Bobby breed as under threat as tigers and giant pandas Edinburgh Evening News

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UPDATE: Another dog food added to recall list - The Seattle Times


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UPDATE: Another dog food added to recall list
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The recall, announced Friday, applies to samples, 6-pound bags and 18-pound bags of Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula dry dog food manufactured Aug. 26, 2011. The product was distributed in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, ...
Salmonella Scare Forces Pet Food Recall Patch.com

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State Farm Lists Top Ten States for Dog Bite Claims - MarketWatch (press release)


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State Farm Lists Top Ten States for Dog Bite Claims
MarketWatch (press release)
State Farm® paid more than $109 million as a result of the nearly 3800 dog bite claims in 2011. The Insurance Information Institute (III) estimates that in 2011, insurers across the country paid nearly $479 million in dog bite claims.
BRIEF: California Tops List of Most Dog Bite Claims [KTXL-TV, Sacramento, Calif.] Insurance News Net (press release)

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The Buzz: No. 1 dog? It's the Lab ... maybe - The Salem News

The Buzz: No. 1 dog? It's the Lab ... maybe
The Salem News
Labrador retrievers again were No. 1 on the American Kennel Club's list of most popular breeds. But with AKC registrations in sharp decline and the majority of dogs never recorded by the organization, it's more likely that another breed is America's ...

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What happened in the Gila: Caballo Blanco's last run - El Paso Inc.

What happened in the Gila: Caballo Blanco's last run
El Paso Inc.
But he would never abandon his dog. Ray Molina understood True's penchants and habits. “There's a good chance he's nowhere near a trail,” Molina said. He and his two friends looked elsewhere, climbing a ridge toward the Gila high country.

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The 50 Best country pubs - The Independent

The 50 Best country pubs
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Doubles from £130 The Parkers Arms Contemporary comforts and great food in a traditional country inn, next to Newton Hall. The Parkers Arms is the ideal base to explore the Trough of Bowland from, and your dog will be welcome too.

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More people give human names to pets - WISC Madison

More people give human names to pets
WISC Madison
It used to be that dogs were given names such as Fido, Spot and Rover. Those days are long gone."Pets are a member of the family," said Anabel Conner, who has three dogs -- Sheba, Fawn and Ella. "The trend in naming pets is going toward more human ...

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The dog ate my homeowners insurance, some families are finding - Deseret News


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The dog ate my homeowners insurance, some families are finding
Deseret News
By Blaze Bullock, Deseret News Having certain breeds of dogs can cost families their homeowners insurance, according to Bankrate.com. Having certain breeds of dogs can cost families their homeowners insurance, according to Bankrate.com.

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Dear Abby: Dad not eager to celebrate at rival graduation parties - The Salem News

Dear Abby: Dad not eager to celebrate at rival graduation parties
The Salem News
1 dog? It's the Lab ... maybe Labrador retrievers again were No. 1 on the American Kennel Club's list of most popular breeds. But with AKC registrations in sharp decline and the majority of dogs never recorded by the organization, it's more likely that ...

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