Feb 16th, 2010 · A Scottish terrier won America's top dog show Tuesday, but what happened moments before Sadie took the title at Westminster was far more startling. Two women walked into the center ring at Madison Square Garden and held up signs that said "Mutts Rule" and "Breeders Kill Shelter Dogs' Chances."
Feb 16th, 2010 · Donna McPherson took her terrier Lexie for a quick trip to a grocery store in her Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood. Lexie wore his green wool coat, complete with leather trim and belt. But when McPherson came out of the store, Lexie's wool coat was gone. The cold terrier had been mugged.
May 28th, 2009 · A Jack Russell terrier was out strolling with his owner in Britain. Jake chased a rabbit down a hole and got stuck for 25 days. The key to survival for Jake was losing a quarter of his body weight. He was able to crawl out and find his owners. They tell the British Broadcasting Corporation that Jake is all skin and bone but recovering well.
Apr 24th, 2009 · SciFri producer Annette Heist's terrier was sprayed by a skunk, sending her looking for a deodorizing remedy. Chemists William Wood of Humboldt State University and Paul Krebaum explain how to neutralize the stinky skunk spray molecules, and debunk the tomato juice remedy.
Nov 7th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama promised his little girls a puppy for the White House, but they'll have to get past Barney first. The current White House dog, a Scottish terrier, bit a Reuters reporter Thursday. Jon Decker was trying to pet the usually friendly dog. Barney growled and snapped at his finger. The White House medical staff treated the bleeding finger. Barney held onto his territory, for now.
Jun 17th, 2008 · In Iraq, one of the connections NPR's Baghdad bureau has made centers on a white terrier that sought refuge from the mayhem of Sadr City. The staff took him, and named him Nunu. But their decision to have him neutered shocked their Iraqi co-workers — and brought up questions of cultural difference.
Feb 12th, 2008 · The hotly contested Westminster Dog Show is in New York City this week. So far, a beagle and a standard poodle have taken best in breed. And don't forget those feisty terriers.
Aug 24th, 2007 · NFL star Michael Vick pled guilty to a dogfighting conspiracy charge, and the NFL suspended him indefinitely Friday. In his plea agreement, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback says he helped to kill pit-bull terriers. The guilty plea will likely result in a prison sentence.