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Minnie, a towering Great Dane from Ledyard, is capturing global attention as Guinness' tallest living female dog.

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A gene that is important for human hearing could determine whether a dog’s ears are pendulous like a basset hound’s or stubby ...

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Experts share what assistance dogs do, the types of disabilities they support, and the role of reputable organizations in finding the right animal.

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Every year across the state, tens of thousands of Ohioans are attacked by dogs, sometimes suffering catastrophic injuries, long-lasting trauma and crushing medical costs. An investigation by The ...