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Little Known Doggie Facts: “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs”
I'm sure most people know the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs" but have you ever wondered were it came from? I have so I thought I'd check it out. One theory is that the phrase originated in England when many dogs and cats drowned during heavy downpours of rain...
Inspiring Dog Stories: Officer Rescues Chihuahua
On May 9, 2014 a Chihuahua was found on a barrier on a freeway in California. No one knows if it was an act of cruelty or an unfortuneit accident, but the Chihuahua was certainly terrified. During rush hour along I-680 in the Bay Area, CHP motorcycle officer coaxed...
Pets 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...
Beagle Watch: All Eyes on Miss P
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) took...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: American Foxhound
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...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: Saluki
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...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: Russian Sheepdog
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...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: Shorkie
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 friendly...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: Shetland sheepdog
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...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: Australian Cattle Dog
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...