Man’s best friend an enemy to lampposts
A Finnish energy company has blamed dogs for corroding the capital’s lampposts when marking their territory. Helsingin Energia claims it is constantly...
Parasite prompts pooch smooch warning
The National Veterinary Institute in Sweden (SVA) has warned dog lovers to avoid canine kisses after a potentially fatal parasite was discovered in th...
Danish postmen fight dogs with treats
In 2008, Denmark’s national postal service handed out more than 25 tons of dog treats to its postal workers to help them battle bad dogs intent on tak...
“Muscle” dogs targeted for tracking in Denmark
Several groups within Denmark’s parliament are behind a new campaign to require all “muscle” dogs in the country to be specially registered and licens...
Dogs save Swedish man from crazed elk
Proving that they truly are man’s best friend, a pack of dogs saved a 75 year-old Swedish man as he was being attacked by an angry elk. The unusual in...
Reykjavik police expand use of dogs
The use of canines in law enforcement is widespread practice, but police officers in Reykjavik are looking to use their dogs for other areas of police...