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World's Smallest Dog

The Sun: This Chihuahua was recently named the world’s smallest dog by the Guinness Book of Records. It is just smaller than the height of a soda can, but is known to hunt fully grown buffalo. (pictured)

Rove Accused of Exposing Undercover Agent

AP: Prosecutors are considering whether to subpoena Karl Rove, after recent accusations have surfaced that he may have leaked a second undercover agent's identity to the New York Times.

Although no further details were available, sources confirm that the undercover agent was on assignment in the Florida Everglades assisting in border security at the time of the leak.

Possible Canine Hostage?

ObeyThePureBreed.com has just received this shocking photo, sent from an anonymous source. The authenticity cannot be verified, but it appears to show one of two things:

• A dog being subjected to some kind of medieval torture device
• Photographic proof of one of the "aliens" that are reportedly entering through the porous US/Mexico border
  

If you have any information on this mysterious canine, please post a comment below...

New Theory of Canine Roll in Decline of Rome

An ancient mosaic unearthed years ago in the Roman city of Pompeii may hold clues as to the decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire.

The mosaic, dating to approximately 70 AD features the latin phrase, "cave canem" meaning "beware of dog."

While current theories of Rome's decline focus on the Empire's political corruption, outsourcing of jobs to barbarians, large trade deficit, and huge military expenses, experts say this new theory could gain popular support.

Although the first responsibilities of dogs in Rome were for companionship, hunting, and protection, it is well documented that Romans began misusing the animals. They were known to pit the animals against each other for entertainment, as well as breeding them for use in battle against foreign enemies. (Romans often used a large, now extinct breed known as "Molossians" in battle- The dogs were the proverbial "Dogs of War" and were similar to large Rottweilers and are the ancestors of the Mastiff.)

Perhaps Roman dogs became disappointed with their owners' selfish priorities, and decided to topple the empire, sending the world into the Dark Ages?

As the leader of the world, perhaps Rome should have used their power and resources in positive ways such as supporting dog rescue and other important domestic issues. In any event, perhaps we could all learn from the Roman's mistakes, and cave canem.