We love dogs. So we can't resist passing along word that later today All Things Considered plans to catch up on the story of Andy, a tan and white Pembroke Welsh Corgi who has been missing since New Year's Eve.
A man holds a sign during a "Dogs Against Romney" demonstration outside the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at New York's Madison Square Garden, on Tuesday.
It's the story that continues to, well, dog Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney. And, according to some experts, it could jeopardize his standing with voters who care about animals. And yes, it turns out, that is not an insignificant voting bloc.
The incident happened back in 1983, and it's been public since 2007. But it seems that only now a critical mass of voters is hearing it for the first time.
The dog story was told by a Romney son and published by The Boston Globe as part of a multipart series on the former Massachusetts governor. The anecdote was intended to highlight his problem-solving skills.
He took on competition that was much bigger and much faster, but in the end the judges decided Malachy, a Pekingese with a long mop of fur framing his funny little pushed-in face, was the top dog in the land and gave him top honors at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York.
"While his six competitors sped around the ring at Madison Square Garden, Malachy moved so deliberately that he only had to make a half circuit on the green carpet. It did not matter. Beneath his long coat and lion's mane — and behind that distinctive pushed-in face — was the club's ultimate champion.
Inspired by the numerous dog stories which graced our air waves this past week, it got us thinking of our own K-9 pals back home. That said, we've fetched some fabulous snapshots of our very own lovable pooches. We're marking new territory here on NHPR.org, and this one's going to the dogs. This is NHPRuff.
Bridey Lavoie-Flynn Owner: Rebecca Lavoie Breed: Cockapoo Age: 2 ½ Interests: Eating fastidiously, watching Teen Mom 2, staring out the window
Stewart Lavoie-Flynn Owner: Rebecca Lavoie Breed: Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Age: 3 months Interests: Learning to poop in appropriate places, eating, chewing that other dog’s ears, lying around, eating
Paws for a second: Author Josh Dean's new book tells the story of Jack, an award-winning purebred Australian Shepard and his endevours as a show dog. We'll hear a little about the book, and get answers to some questions that make our heads cock.
The build of a boxer, the face of a beagle, the fur of a schnauzer, the energy of a german shepard... One writer takes a look at how the size, shape, and other traits of man's best friend are decided merely by a handful of genes.
