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Do you ever wonder just why your German shepherd leans against you so much? Or why your Yorkie chases everything? It might have more to do with your dog's breed history than his personality. Learn more in the gallery below! http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=942631&pid=942630&uts=1287172366 http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swf Why Does My Dog Do That? We love our dogs, but sometimes their actions -- like barking at the wind or chasing, well, everything -- can can be confounding to say the least. Until you look at the breed's history ...

Meet the Breeds Meet the Breeds is coming up this weekend, Oct. 16–17 in New York City. But you don't have to attend the event to get in on the fun. Many of the Meet the Breeds sponsors are giving away fabulous prizes to Paw Nation readers! Want a year's supply of dog food, or a fancy heated bed to keep your pet warm and cozy this winter? What about pet insurance or a great travel pet carrier? Click on the giveaways below to sign up! The contest registration ends Friday, October 15, 2010. DOG FOOD: Win a year's supply of Iams dog food PET INSURANCE: Win a year of pet insurance from PetPartners, Inc. DELUXE PET BED AND MORE: Win a PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleeper and a coupon for ...

Meet the Breeds Meet the Breeds is coming up this weekend, Oct. 16–17 in New York City. But you don't have to attend the event to get in on the fun. Many of the Meet the Breeds sponsors are giving away fabulous prizes to Paw Nation readers! Want a year's supply of dog food, or a fancy heated bed to keep your pet warm and cozy this winter? What about pet insurance or a great travel pet carrier? Click on the giveaways below to sign up! The contest registration ends Friday, October 15, 2010. DOG FOOD: Win a year's supply of Iams dog food PET INSURANCE: Win a year of pet insurance from PetPartners, Inc. DELUXE PET BED AND MORE: Win a PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleeper and a coupon for ...

A Cornish rex at a CFA cat show in San Mateo, Calif. shinzui, Flickr Canines aren't the only ones who get to win ribbons for their physical perfection. Cats have been starring in their own competitions since 1906 and the creation of the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA). A member of the CFA's Board of Directors, David White has been showing and breeding cats for 15 years. He currently has the number-one ranked Cornish rex in the country and the tenth best cat in the country. White talked to Paw Nation about what happens at cat shows and how felines are judged. What is the Cat Fanciers' Association? It's the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. How many different cat breeds are ...

Meet the Breeds We're just a week away from Meet the Breeds, taking place Oct. 16–17 in New York City. But you don't have to attend the event to get in on the fun. Many of the Meet the Breeds sponsors are giving away fabulous prizes to Paw Nation readers! Want a year's supply of dog food, or a fancy heated bed to keep your pet warm and cozy this winter? What about pet insurance or a great travel pet carrier? Click on the giveaways below to sign up! DOG FOOD: Win a year's supply of Iams dog food PET INSURANCE: Win a year of pet insurance from PetPartners, Inc. DELUXE PET BED AND MORE: Win a PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleeper and a coupon for $100 off the installation of an Invisible ...

Beagles are cute, cheery, and make great (if sometimes mischievious) family pets. You've probably met a beagle or two in your life, but how well do you really know the breed? Take this quiz to find out! How Well Do You Know Beagles? What were beagles were originally bred to do? Hunt rabbits Track deer Be family pets Imitate bugles with their baying According to AKC Registration Statistics, how popular are beagles? #2 #5 #14 #9 Which of these traits is beagles known for? Courage Laziness Independence Retrieving Where did the breed originate? France The United States England Belgium What U.S. President owned three beagles named Him, Her, and ...