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poodle stories: 8 news summaries

Economy Takes Chomp Out of America's Top Dog Show

Westminster Kennel Club show empties out as economy goes to the dogs

Feb 10, 09 2:34 AM CST
(Newser) - America's top dog will be crowned at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan tonight but the rough economy has thinned out the pack, reports AP. At $75 per entry, the event fell 14 pooches short of its usual 2,500 competitors. Human onlookers were also fewer than... More »

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recession • PETA • Madison Square Garden • Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show • poodle • dog

Depressed Pet Mauls Former French Prez

Pills can't keep Maltese from attacking Chirac 'for no apparent reason'

Jan 22, 09 10:39 AM CST
(Newser) - Former French President Jacques Chirac is recovering after his depressed poodle mauled him, the Daily Mail reports. Sumo, a white Maltese, takes anti-depressants and is prone to making “vicious, unprovoked attacks,” said Bernadette Chirac, who wouldn’t say where her 76-year-old husband had been bitten. “The dog... More »

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pets • depression • Jacques Chirac • France • animal attack • poodle • dog

Allergies Complicate Obamas' Pooch-Vetting Process

Malia's issues have AKC pushing 'hypo-allergenic' breeds; docs say there's no such thing

Nov 7, 08 2:08 PM CST
(Newser) - Animal advocates are chomping at the bit to sway President-elect Obama’s choice of first dog, and they’re using daughter Malia's allergies to do it, the New York Times reports. The American Kennel Club suggests the Obamas buy a “hypoallergenic” breed like a poodle or Bichon Frise, but... More »

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Barack Obama • White House • PETA • American Kennel Club • America's poodle • poodle • dog • Malia Obama • mutts • President Obama • goldendoodle • pet allergies • Obama family

A Tough Decision for Obama: Picking the First Dog

AKC wants a poodle, PETA wants a mutt

Nov 5, 08 4:56 PM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama promised his daughters a dog after the election, win or lose. So it was no surprise when he told the girls during his acceptance speech they “have earned the puppy that is coming with us.” But what kind will the first family choose? Malia, 10, wants... More »

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Barack Obama • White House • American Kennel Club • puppy • poodle • dog • Election 2008 • mutts

 Poodle Runway Runaway
Delays Flights 17 Hours

Dog cavorts at Boston's Logan

Oct 28, 08 2:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - A toy poodle got loose on the tarmac of Boston's Logan Airport and eluded state police and airport officials for 17 hours as planes were delayed, reports the Boston Globe. Eight flights were held about 20 minutes each, an official said, as passengers watched the poodle, named Choochy, cavorting on... More »

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runaway • Logan Airport • poodle • Choochy • tarmac • flight delays

Dog Show a Snap for Beagle

Uno does Snoopy proud with Best in Show at Westminster

Feb 13, 08 6:40 AM CST
(Newser) - As he is wont to do, Uno celebrated his historic Best in Show victory by baying, reports the New York Times. The first beagle to take the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's top prize, Uno joyfully expressed himself throughout most of last night's final round. "What a personality,"... More »

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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show • beagle • poodle • dog

Poodle Has Poofiest Odds
at Westminster

Vegas sets lines for fun, but insiders say it may be beagle's year

Feb 12, 08 11:20 AM CST
(Newser) - Remy, the winner of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show's nonsporting group, may have tonight's Best in Show honors within reach of her poofy poodle paws. Vegas oddsmakers think so, anyway: One puts the odds of a standard poodle victory at 25-1, reports the New York Times. But Remy's handler... More »

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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show • WKC • beagle • poodle • Sealyham terrier • Australian shepherd • Best in Show • Vegas odds • dog

Bulldogs Back in AKC's Top 10

Beefy canine was last on list in 1935; lab is tops for 17th consecutive year

Jan 17, 08 5:46 PM CST
(Newser) - The bulldog has returned to the American Kennel Club's list of top 10 most popular American dog breeds for the first time since 1935, the AP reports. The Labrador retriever held on to #1—it’s been top dog for the past 17 years. Check out the other popular pooches:... More »

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list • American Kennel Club • bulldog • Labrador Retriever • beagle • poodle • dog

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