Real-Life Superdogs: Five Reasons Dogs Are Amazing
“Lots of people talk to animals . . . not very many listen though . . . that’s the problem,” said Benjamin Hoff in “The Tao of Pooh.”
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Social Butterflies
Today I celebrated summer’s late arrival with a walk in our local park. Apparently every Queens resident had the same idea. It was packed. Worse yet, most of them wanted to pet my dog.
The Dalmatian: What Should You Look For?
It has been my sincere pleasure to reach out to Mr. Wendell Sammet of Dalmatia Dalmatians. For those in need of introduction, Mr. Wendell Sammet began his dog career immediately after the Second World War in 1946 with a Dalmatian who in 1949, won the first New England Ten Mile Road Trial.
Pets and the Law – Times They Are A’Changing!
From a legal standpoint, pets are property. Compensation is based on an animal’s monetary value. Even exceptional show or working dogs are seldom valued at more than $30.000. Infrequent cases that have scored non-economic damages were usually overturned on appeal.
What Makes A True Mentor?
? Do we, the younger generation of fanciers, really take the time to listen and learn from those who have been at this longer?
Relocating With Dogs
We never worried much about our belongings surviving the trip, but we most certainly worried about our dogs’ states of mind. We had a lot of friends and colleagues ask us along the way, “How are the dogs handing all the change? Are they OK?”
Preventable Accidents
In case you haven’t seen the viral video of the moment, it’s security cam footage of a Pug’s rescue from a nearly tragic accident. The owner steps into the elevator of her apartment building, in the Russian city of Perm, Pug in tow. The doors close on the leash, the elevator starts moving…
Widening The Winner’s Circle
For example, what happened to the value of winning Best of Breed? When did the emphasis shift to Group and Best In Show wins? How did the records get so totally out of this world? Who would have ever dreamed that the day would come when 100 Bests In Show would be an attainable goal for a top dog — yet the record is now well over 200! 275 to be exact! And 100 has become a bit ho-hum!
Breed Priorities – Brussels Griffon
Sixteen breed experts were found to invite to participate in a survey to identify the priorities in evaluating the breed. Fifteen folks responded that they would contribute. In the end, ten surveys were received, which was a lower than normal percentage of participation, but still enough to produce valid results.
An American Girl Learning European Ways
Today I have to share my personal experience with taking in the European “flair” of the dog show but also my adjustments to a new environment. Lets just say I want everyone to take note that American hair dryers do not go well with European electricity! Before you all ask, yes I did have the correct adaptor which converts the Europe 220v to an American 110v electric. My lesson was obvious as I started the morning to blow dry my hair and boom, the electric blew!
