Happy 91st Birthday to Carol Harris!
We would like to wish a very special Happy Birthday to our good friend Carol Harris of Bo-Bett Farm! Carol turns 91 today, March 26th. Here’s to many more!
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Every Dog Has Its Daybed
The takeaway from the Global Pet Expo, at which 985 exhibitors of pet products were spread out over 13 football fields’ worth of real estate in the Orange County Convention Center here, is that Americans really love their dogs.
Most Expensive Dog? Tibetan Mastiff Puppy Reportedly Sold For Nearly $2 Million
A Tibetan mastiff puppy has been sold in China for almost $2 million, a report said Wednesday, in what could be the most expensive dog sale ever. A property developer paid 12 million yuan ($1.9 million) for the one-year-old golden-haired mastiff at a “luxury pet” fair Tuesday in the eastern province of Zhejiang, the Qianjiang […]
AKC National Agility Championship Live Stream & Results Information
The AKC National Agility Championship will be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, this week, Thursday, March 27th through Sunday, March 30th. AKC is thrilled to announce that free live streaming will be available this year so many can enjoy the event from the comfort of their own home. The live streaming is provided by 4 Legged […]
Pet Industry Spending Higher Than Ever with an Estimated $58.5 Billion in Spending in 2014
Bob Vetere, president and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), is pleased to announce overall spending in the pet industry for 2013 exceeded early estimates coming in at an all-time high of more than $55.7 billion, a 4.5 percent growth over spending in 2012. Continuing to demonstrate its resilience, the pet industry is […]
Rescued Puppies in Gambling Haven Steal Hearts
The New York Times Article by John Schwartz LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas enjoys its reputation as a Sybaritic town, with its heady blend of sparkle, sex and money. It celebrates its history of organized crime with a Mob Museum championed by a former mayor. But lately, Sin City has been transfixed by puppies — 27 of […]
The New York Times Introduces New Pet Monitoring System
The New York Times highlighted a new video monitoring system that can be used for pets called Dropcam. Dropcam allows dog owners to easily monitor pets while away on their smartphone through high definition video streaming. It is easy to use and the home camera works off of a local Wi-Fi network. Dropcam also has […]
Dog Show Documentary Casting Call For A New Television Show On A Major Network
An Emmy award winning production company based out of New York City is casting dog show breeders, owners, and handlers for an exciting new television show! The production company is specifically looking for individuals with big personalities, who are proud and passionate about their work and dogs. Do you own a show dog? You could be […]
Australian Dog’s Life Saved by Drinking Vodka
Jacinta Rosewarne brought her Maltese, Charlie, into the Animal Accident and Emergency in Melbourne, Australia with a case of Ethylene Glycol poisoning. Ethylene Glycol is a sweet tasting liquid that is often found in radiator and brake fluids. When ethylene glycol is ingested it causes kidney failure. In Australia, alcohol is the only medicine given […]
Molly Voted the UK’s Top Dog Hero at Crufts
Molly, a Cocker Spaniel from Benfleet in Essex, and her owner, Lucy Watts were the special stars of Crufts tonight as Molly was announced as thewinner of the Crufts Friends for Life 2014 competition. Molly and twenty year old Lucy were voted the most deserving winners out of five shortlisted finalists by the British public. Lucy […]
