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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club stories: 4 news summaries

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

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

Neutering Bill Ruffles Feathers

Calif. legislation would require owners to 'fix' cats and dogs

Jul 10, 07 10:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - Legislation that would require Californians to "fix" their cats and dogs has captured the state's attention, inspiring more more controversy than any other measure this year, including an assisted-suicide bill. TV legend Bob Barker backs the spay/neuter bill, but groups like the American Kennel Club don't want the state... More »

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pets • California • Bob Barker • Lloyd Levine • American Kennel Club • dog • cat

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