by tamiscorp | Feb 23, 2015 | Pooches in Pop Culture
Everyone has heard of the infamous grumpy cat, which clearly not a dog but I felt her to be blog worthy regardless. And yes you read that right grumpy cat is a girl. her name is Tartar Sauce and she is two years old. According to her owner, a woman by the name of...
by tamiscorp | Feb 19, 2015 | Puppy Love: Inspiring Dog Stories
Beagles are rarely in the spotlight, but Miss P, the 4-year old, a 15-inch beagle, won Best in Show on Tuesday at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. The last time a beagle took Westminster was in 2008 when Uno (coincidentally P’s great Uncle)...
by tamiscorp | Nov 18, 2014 | Dog Breed SPOTlight
The American Foxhound was one of the first American breeds to be created. Bred from the English Foxhound and French Hounds that had been sent to George Washington by French General Lafayette. It was developed during the 1700s in order to be better suited for the...
by tamiscorp | Nov 10, 2014 | Dog Breed SPOTlight
Saluki, although not very well known, is an interesting breed.The Saluki is a breed that is thought to have originated in the Middle East or Egypt. In the tombs in Egypt both images and the mummified remains of what is thought to be some of the dogs ancestors have...
by tamiscorp | Oct 7, 2014 | Dog Breed SPOTlight
The Russian Sheepdog is interesting because three distinct breeds fall under its name. All are large muscled dogs that are instinctly aggressive. The three types are the South Russian, Central Asian, and Caucasian breeds. They are all very different but they have a...
by tamiscorp | Sep 22, 2014 | Dog Breed SPOTlight
Shorkies like other small breeds are both yippie and have a big attitude, but they makeup for it by being fiercely loyal and adorable. Though small, Shorkies are great guard dogs as they’ll never let a guest enter without alerting you to their presence. These...
by tamiscorp | Aug 28, 2014 | Dog Breed SPOTlight
This blog is dedicated to my Shetland Sheepdog Barron, he is my best friend and constant ally. The Shetland Sheepdog is often referred to as a Sheltie. It is a small to medium breed and they resemble a rough Collie. Some of the breeds defining characteristics is their...
by tamiscorp | Jul 31, 2014 | Dog Breed SPOTlight
I thought a blog on the Australian cattle dog is appropriate in celebration of my own recent trip to Australia. The Australian cattle dog had an important role in early Australian history as a cattle driver however despite the breed’s age it remains in touch with the...
by tamiscorp | Jun 20, 2014 | Puppy Love: Inspiring Dog Stories
Last year a man named John Miles and his dog Lucy were hit by a car while on their routine walk, and what this dog did is heartwarming. 8 year old beagle mix Lucy saved her owners life in December of 2013 in Dorchester Boston when the injured dog went for help after...
by tamiscorp | Jun 19, 2014 | Paws For Dog Walks
Spot’s Dog Kennel is pleased to introduce our community to a great organization: Paws for Dog Walks Our good friend, Samantha Rodgers, is a lifelong dog lover and has worked with pups in just about every capacity imaginable! From volunteering at shelters and...
by tamiscorp | May 19, 2014 | Dog Breed SPOTlight
The Shih Tzu is a fascinating dog so I was excited when I got a request for a Shih Tzu blog. The first thing I would like to say about this breed is that it relates more closely to wolves then most other breeds. The Shih Tzu is also one of the oldest breeds of dog,...
by tamiscorp | May 18, 2014 | Dog Breed SPOTlight
Over the last decade or so the labradoodle has been gaining in popularity. The Labradoodle is the designer dog that started it all. A mixture of a Labrador and a Standard Poodle the dogs are irresistible and virtually dander free. Labradoodles have a short history,...
