Quick Hits: Dogs Bred to be Pretty Aren't Smart; Horse Carriage Ban

02/02/2009 at 10:15 AM EST

Quick Hits: Dogs Bred to be Pretty Aren't Smart; Horse Carriage Ban
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* Swedish scientist documents how purebred dogs that are bred just for good looks end up with dull minds and boring personalities. -- LA Times

* New York City may ban horse drawn carriages because animal advocates say they work too hard in bad conditions. -- ZooToo

* High end pet market feels the crunch. -- Miami Herald

* Animal rights groups are about to go to court in a long-running battle over whether Ringling Brothers Circus beats and chains their elephants. -- New York Times

* British hospital tells workers to carry umbrellas, wear helmets and travel in pairs, lest they be attacked by squirrels. -- Daily Mail

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