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An NYC man has been battling for custody of his dog since his ex took it to California.

Weird News: Dog Custody Battle Costs Man More Than $60,000

A New York City man has spent more than $60,000 in lawyers' fees to get his dog back from his ex.

A New York City man has spent more than $60,000 in lawyers' fees trying to win custody of his dog after his ex-girlfriend took the pooch to California.

6 Things The Dog Says About Your Date

6 Things The Dog Says About Your Date

Forget Google -- you can do all your scouting just by checking out their pup.

Dating a dog owner? Forget Google -- you can do all your scouting just by checking out their pup. Here's what the dog says about . . . Him if it's: Well groomed: So, too, is the owner. If they're generous about their dogs, they'll likely be the same with their girlfriends. Well behaved: He likes order and appreciates good manners - or, could be controlling. This calls for further investigation.

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"What you lookin' at?"

Dating Disaster: Her Chihuahua Had "Human Rights"

This blind date ended with me being accused of animal cruelty.

I was set up with a girl named Mandy. It was was a standard blind date. But she had decided to bring a friend along... her Chihuahua Jewels. Unfortunately, Jewels had a sensitive stomach.

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There is now an online site dedicated to helping your dog find love.

A Dating Site ... For Your Dog?

They don't call it "puppy love" for nothing.

New sites such as MatchPuppy.com, designed for your dogs to meet other canine friends, can help man's best friend find love and happiness on the Internet.

What Your Dog Says About Your Personality

What Your Dog Says About Your Personality

Does owning a Chihuahua really mean you're an air head?

Have you ever judged someone or made assumptions about their character based on the type of dog they owned? If the answer is yes, you had good reason to do so. A new study found that a person's choice in dog breed is indicative of their personality. Study author Dr Lance Workman explained, "People tend to report that their dog's personality is quite similar to their own, but we wanted to see if these stereotypes actually stand up to scrutiny."

Is Your Dog An Online Dating Dealbreaker? [EXPERT]
Don't let your pet be the reason you don't find love online!

Is Your Dog An Online Dating Dealbreaker? [EXPERT]

Is your furry friend scaring away the love of your life before the two of you have even met?

Have you ever come across a gorgeous man's profile picture who seems to have everything you've ever wanted in life — except he has a cat? How about that handsome, mysterious James Bond type who claims the hobbies of cliff-diving and extreme snowboarding excites him? Crap ... he's into exotic snakes. In the online dating world, these mini-factoids may fall into a category called dealbreakers.

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That's some wiener you got there, lady.

Dating Disaster: I Will Not Sleep With Your Dog

I didn't want anything to do with a lady with a wiener. Plus, I was super insecure.

It turns out that this really awesome, good-looking chick had a single flaw: the guy who liked her was not a big fan of dogs. Unfortunately, he got over his distaste for dogs around the time she decided she wasn't into him. That's just how it goes.

68% Of Dog Owners Hug Pups More Than People

68% Of Dog Owners Hug Pups More Than People

Are we more loving to animals than humans?

April 10th is a day dedicated to something you probably do multiple times within every 24-hour span: hug your dog. According to a new survey of U.S. dog owners, 68% of respondents said that they actually hug their pups more often than the people in their lives. How much do we love grabbing onto our furry friends? 30 percent of those surveyed said they hug their dogs more than their relatives -- and 26 percent said that the hug their dogs more than their best friends.

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Would you bring your doggy on a date?

5 Tips For Dating With Your Dog

5 dog-friendly places to go on a date.

Elisa Baxt recalls one of her first dog dates with her boyfriend: It was on a beautiful spring day, and she and Scott were having lunch at an outdoor cafe, eating salads and sipping lemonade. Next to them was Elisa’s three-and-a-half-year-old chow-lab mix Cody, chewing on a special order carrot (raw and unpeeled). “It was a great day,” Elisa said, “and Cody was a great icebreaker. Of course, now, she’s like our child. And we take her everywhere.”

4 Things To Consider Before Having A Pet In Your Wedding [EXPERT]
Paws up or paws down when it comes to having pets in your wedding?

4 Things To Consider Before Having A Pet In Your Wedding [EXPERT]

4 tips to avoid a pet frenzy on your big day!

No matter how much your pet is part of your family, it is important to consider potential landmines of having Fido join you on your big day. Here are four tips to avoid a frenzy:

4 Tricks Your Dog Can Teach You! [EXPERT]
Who knew a pet could teach us relationship skills?

4 Tricks Your Dog Can Teach You! [EXPERT]

Love lessons from a very important member of your family...your dog!

A man’s best friend is a dog. It may be an idiom or an expression, but the fact that it even exists is something to look at. Dogs are the most popular household pet for men. They offer companionship, loyalty, unconditional love and laughter. They never nag and are always playful. If you are having problems in your relationship, try taking a few tips from your family pet!