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Puppy Love: The Story of Miles and Lucy
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...
Paws for Dog Walks: Introduction
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 kennels...
Dog Breed SPOTight: Shih Tzu
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,...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: Labradoodle
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,...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: Boxer
Recently I had a request for a boxer blog which thrilled me to no end because I actually have a boxer. Boxers are some of the most fun loving dogs you’ll ever have, they never grow up and are always hyper. I got my boxer when she was about 7 weeks old and she’s about...
Dog Breed SPOTlight: Beagle
Beagles are one of the most popular dogs in America and is it any wonder given the breeds charming and up beat personality. Beagles maybe be small but they're known to have a big bark. These dogs have typical hound colors and closely resemble the foxhound. The beagle...
Little Known Doggie Facts: Can Dog’s Have Human Emotions
A popular but controversial topic that I've always found interesting is do dogs have human emotions. Do they feel love or mischievousness? Well I recently came across an article in psychology that I felt satisfied my curiosity. The article made many interesting points...
Pooches in Pop Culture: Big Red by Jim Kjegaard
I recently rediscovered a heartwarming book I enjoyed as a child. The book is called Big Red and it's actually part of a children's series about a boy and his Irish Setter which is why I choose to do this particular breed. The story is about a boy named Danny who...
Dog Breed SPOTLight: Irish Setter
From now on I'm going to try something different. I want to write about a different breed of dog every other week and follow it with a story related to that breed. I'm going to start with the Irish Setter. So here's to my first one, may they only get better from...
Little Known Doggie Facts: Are Dog’s Mouths Cleaner than a Human’s?
Dogs mouths are cleaner than humans: true or falseThe answer is false. Growing up in a family full of dog lovers I often heard that dogs mouths were cleaner than humans. When someone would let the dog lick their face or when they'd share their ice cream with the dog...