Doggies by design:Owners trending toward hybrids for pets with all the right qualities 

October 14, 2006 on 11:15 am | In Maltese Dog News |

Wanda Cote didn’t realize she was onto something when she bred her poodle with her Maltese. “My kids wanted to see the puppies,” she said of her motivation.
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More caring, less killing 
For many homeless animals, a trip to a city animal shelter is a ticket to death row. If they’re not adopted or rescued within a few days, they’re usually killed.
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New hope for cat-allergic owners 
A percentage of pet owners suffer allergic reactions to their pets, with watery swollen eyes, sneeze attacks and sometimes, dangerous asthma symptoms. The amount and type of fur can impact the sneeze quotient.
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Glidemaster wins Futurity 
By Harry G. Farrow Jr. LEXINGTON, Ky. Glidemaster, driven by John Campbell, the 2006 Hambletonian winner posted a 1 -length victory in the final heat of the $184,000 Kentucky Futurity Saturday following a strong stretch duel with E L Mikko in 1:51.3.
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