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    TV show exposes ugly side of dog breeding
Dec. 10: A British documentary uncovers the dirty and dangerous elements behind what it takes to breed pedigree dogs, causing TV programmers to pull the plug on broadcasting a beloved dog show. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira reports.
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  Unlikely friends
A pig and a tiger, a monkey and a rabbit, a duck and a dog – these best buddy pairs make some very odd couples.

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  TV show exposes ugly side of dog breeding
  Dec. 10: A British documentary uncovers the dirty and dangerous elements behind what it takes to breed pedigree dogs, causing TV programmers to pull the plug on broadcasting a beloved dog show. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira reports.

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Web-only: Dean McDermott on holiday traditions
Dec. 9: In a behind-the-scenes moment, the ‘Tori & Dean’ star talks about his family’s new holiday tradition of ‘doing nothing’ and his daughter’s love for designer shoes.

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  Animal Tracks
Find a hunter holds his hawk , a snow-covered pup, a hungry chimp, a merry pair of ring-tailed lemurs, plus more images of cute critters.

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11 true ‘tails’ of survival
From a ham that went on the lam to a Chihuahua that blew away, meet 11 amazing animals that survived a brush (or flush!) with death to reunite with their owners.
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  Images: Glamourpuss
Fashionable feline divas strike a pose in wild and bright-colored wigs.

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Bam-Bam Noodle Butt? Wackiest pet names
From Dishwasher to Velvet Elvis, here are the most unusual dog and cat names.
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10 cutest cats
TODAYShow.com readers have voted for their favorite felines. See who they are!
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Zoo babies
From giraffes to porcupines, meet a few of the animal kingdom's aww-inspiring newcomers.
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  Bruin buddy
A look into the remarkable friendship of a man and an 800-pound grizzly.

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  A lion’s tale
The life of Christian, the 'hugging' lion who captured the hearts of millions in a memorable web video.

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Top 10 dog breeds
The American Kennel Club lists the most popular pooches in America.
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  All the presidents’ pets
Harry Truman said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Plenty of presidents did, and other pets besides.

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Holy cow! 9 amazing animals
From a colossal cow to a stowaway kitty, these creatures are all extraordinary in some way.
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Orphans no more
Nursed by a golden retriever after their mother rejected them, three white tiger cubs at a private zoo in Kansas are growing up fast.

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Top 10 oddballs of the animal world
From the aye-aye to the star-nosed mole, wildlife never looked so wild
  Obama to accept Nobel Peace Prize
Dec. 10: President Obama and the first lady arrive in Oslo, Norway, to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. This is only the third time in history a sitting U.S. president has received the award. NBC’s Chuck Todd reports.

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