Read more American Kennel Club stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/5005/american-kennel-club.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:21:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/42053/allergies-complicate-obamas-pooch-vetting-process.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAnimal 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 allergy specialists say...http://www.newser.com/story/42053/allergies-complicate-obamas-pooch-vetting-process.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 07 Nov 2008 14:08:58 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/41860/a-tough-decision-for-obama-picking-the-first-dog.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack 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 a “goldendoodle”—...http://www.newser.com/story/41860/a-tough-decision-for-obama-picking-the-first-dog.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 05 Nov 2008 16:56:55 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/16689/bulldogs-back-in-akcs-top-10.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe 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: Labrador...http://www.newser.com/story/16689/bulldogs-back-in-akcs-top-10.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 17 Jan 2008 17:46:30 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/4097/neutering-bill-ruffles-feathers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagLegislation 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 involved,...http://www.newser.com/story/4097/neutering-bill-ruffles-feathers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 10 Jul 2007 10:16:52 CDT