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I have worked as a freelance writer and editor for the past ten years, with publishing credits including book and product reviews, newspaper features, magazine profiles, and a fiction novella. I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Chihuahua: 9 of 30

History The history of the Chihuahua is rich in folklore and shrouded in mystery. Named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua in which the breed was first discovered, it is believed that this toy breed is descended from the Techichi, a domesticated dog dating all the way back to the seventh century. The Aztecs believed that t...
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Scientific studies on the healing power of dogs: 9 of 14

In 1962, child psychologist Boris Levinson reported significant improvement in several of his clients when he began bringing his dog Jingles to work with him. In subsequent research, Levinson found that animal companionship facilitated emotional healing in children ranging from infancy through the teenage years. Prior to Lev...