China’s Copy Paste Pups


SHANGHAI — When her beloved dog Nini turned 10, Zhang Yueyan became concerned. How many years would she have left with her companion? The news that Hollywood star Barbra Streisand had her pet cloned brought comfort; by the time Nini was on her last leg of life, Zhang could do the same. The only thing holding her back was that the cheapest option, a South … Continue reading China’s Copy Paste Pups

World Dog Show Features Chinese Breeds, Aims to Turn Hearts


SHANGHAI — In some parts of China, dogs have the unenviable reputation of being mean and unclean. They might spend much of their lives watching front doors, waiting for their humans to come home, all the while at risk of being dognapped, sold, butchered, and eaten. So when Liang Xiaojun saw a Chinese dog about to come onstage at the 2019 World Dog Show, she … Continue reading World Dog Show Features Chinese Breeds, Aims to Turn Hearts