Golden retrievers help scientists track human disease genes

A team of EU-funded researchers has successfully identified a gene that triggers a skin disorder in dogs - and the findings could have implications for humans who also suffer from the condition. Whether it manifests in golden retrievers or in humans, the disease ichthyosis has the same common genetic basis; therefore, any new bounds made in understanding the condition in dogs are applicable to ...

Counselor's golden retrievers help keep things calm at TES

Joseph Wenger remembers his biggest surprise his first day as a transfer kindergarten student to Tonganoxie Elementary School.

Learn about canine valley fever

Rescue A Golden of Arizona, an organization that rescues and re-homes unwanted Golden Retrievers, is offering a program on canine valley fever on Februry 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sit Stay Play Doggy Day Care, 2003 E. 14th Street. The seminar features University of Arizona researcher Lisa Schubitz, DVM.

Goings on About Town: Above and Beyond

goatTitle--WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW Samoyeds, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, golden retrievers, Rhodesian ridgebacks, French bulldogs, dachshunds, and many other breeds come to town for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. (Madison Square Garden, Seventh Ave. at 33rd St. 800-745-3000. For more information, visit westminsterkennelclub.org. Feb. 13-14.)

GRIN recruiting to help Goldens

Golden Retrievers in Need (GRIN) Rescue Service Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves Northeast Ohio, western Pennsylvania and many outlying areas.

Pet calendar: Golden retriever rescue visits New Lenox

SaturdayMeet and greet: As Good as Gold Golden Retriever Rescue of Northern Illinois will appear from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 14 at Tucker’s Doggie Delights, 2011 Calistoga Drive in New Lenox. Stop by to meet rescued goldens and As Good as Gold volunteers and to learn about rescued golden retrievers, volunteer opportunities and the group’s adoption procedures. As Good as Gold Golden Retriever ...