Just Nuisance
A simple Great Dane went into history as Able Seaman Just Nuisance, R.N.
“Author Archive”
Well-Behaved Equals Well-Received
Dog-friendly environments are a scarce commodity these days. Unless otherwise specified, it’s safe to assume that dogs are verboten virtually everywhere. Guidebooks and websites regularly update the dwindling number of dog-friendly cities, hotels, campgrounds, etcetera and a thriving offshoot of the travel business now caters to dog lovers seeking to vacation with their best friend.
Tara & Johnny at the Dog Show
Many, if not all of us, will have already watched Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir join the masters, John O’Hurley, David Frei and Mary Carillo, at the National Dog. We have come to appreciate, enjoy and rely on John, David and Mary as being “some of our own’ at the helm of this prestigious dog show broadcast.
Tax Matters
One of the most powerful weapons of the IRS is the hobby loss rule, in which the IRS seeks to deny tax deductions to those who claim to be operating a business, but who in fact are carrying on a hobby.
Canine Puzzles
Dogs and people have been living side by side for roughly 15,000 years. You would think, with that amount of time to study each other, that there would be nothing that we wouldn’t know about dogs and vice versa.
Westminster, Neither Rain, Nor Snow…
Inevitably, that perennial Westminster question comes up this time of year. Why don’t they move the show date? Let’s face it; throwing a dart at the calendar would result in something preferable to February in NYC.
Barking Up The Wrong Tree – Part 3
The most critical animal welfare issue for years has been that of the existence of abandoned dogs. Besides the never-ending struggle of animal rescuers and shelters to fix the lives of these animals discarded by humans, the issue raises some questions that are causing massive debates. Why on earth do people breed dogs at all when shelters are full?
Breed Priorities – The Dachshund
In AKC, Dachshunds come in three coats – smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired – that compete separately as varieties. The breed also comes in two sizes – standard and miniature, defined by weight – which are usually divided into two open classes.
Epilepsy – Knowledge is Power When Dealing with this Disease
“There is nothing to be gained by ignoring or trying to suppress information about dogs that have epilepsy, but there is a tremendous amount of merit in the sharing of information.”
Appearances
Last night I enjoyed a rare treat. My brother, my mother and I had dinner at a restaurant and got a chance to visit for a while. Don’t get me wrong. I love the big family gatherings and adventures, but sometimes it is nice to have a little more individualized, quieter time. Of course, present or not, the rest of the family doesn’t get left out of the conversation.
