Here’s a roundup of some of the dog stories making headlines this week. It’s a healthy mix of though-provoking articles, feel-good stories and news about six new breeds at the Westminster Dog Show, which begins Feb. 13.

Are dogs cleverer than chimps? Man’s best friend is swifter on the uptake, says study [Daily Mail Online]

Lost Oregon family considered eating their pit bull [Dogster] Also read read more details from this news story.

Over 23 years, Westminister Dog Show announcer has ‘seen it all’ [My Pet World]

Missing dog is found safe 30 miles away [Sentinel and Enterprise]

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show reveals new breeds