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Told through the eyes of a wolf pup and the boy he befriends, the story progresses to modern times, depicting the wide range of dog breeds we share our modern homes with today. Talbott’s illustrations are charming, and reflect the evolution of the human After severe concerns raised by animal rights organisations, the government has finally imposed a ban on the import of foreign breed Dogs for commercial purposes in India. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), issued a notification banning imports Breeds kept outside are more prone to a stroke, especially those with black coats." His advice: "Keep your pet indoors as much as possible and groom them often. Pouring some water over them every now and then would keep them cool." While pet dogs usually Labrador dogs are prone to being on the chubby side, but University of Cambridge scientists have discovered the breed carries a genetic variation that might help explain why. A new study from the researchers has also highlighted the fact that dogs are .