Oh my goodness, it's nearly that time of year again! Here's some information about six breeds newly recognised by the American Kennel Club that will be at the National Dog Show:
“THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA”
2010 NEW BREEDS FACT SHEET
This advert featuring Peter Kay is fantastic. I love Peter's performance in it - and the dog's! Excellent. If only it was that simple.
Sometimes when I go into the bathroom and there's a big spider which takes me by surprise I scream. Sometimes when I'm hanging washing on the line in the garden a bee will buzz very close to my ear, and I will scream. At these times it is wonderful to know that while the rest of my family are rolling their eyes, muttering under their breath and basking in their sense of their own superiority, there is one in my household on whom I can rely.
I've received the following two appeals from Dogs Trust in the last few days. These two dogs really need a loving new owner to look after them. Could you help?
TERMINALLY ILL LANA SEEKS LOVING LAST HOME
Dogs Trust Darlington’s Urgent Rehoming Appeal
Buddy is now an Olympian. Now before you get too excited he only took the "bronze" - our team came in third - but it's the taking part that counts, and we took part. We were part of a team from Aricia Dog Training participating in the Interclub Dog Olympics 2010, sponsored by Burns Pet Food. So what kind of activities are included in a doggy Olympics? - read on and I'll reveal all!
We all want our dog to be as happy and healthy as possible. Here's some great advice from TV vet Scott Miller on how to achieve that:
Making provision for your dog in the event that you can't look after him - short or long term may be unpleasant but it's an issue you should consider. You can hear excellent advice on the subject from Dawn Antoniak Mitchell from the BonaFide Dog Academy in Episode 53 of DogCast Radio. Here's some more information on the subject:
Gemma Merna and her hounds promote nationwide sponsored event. Photo credit - Cavendish Press.
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If like me you loved Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote you will be interested to know that Ted has a new book coming out very soon. Pukka: The Pup After Merle will be out in October, but you can have a sneak peek at some of the photos in the book at Ted's website.
You can hear an interview with Ted about Merle's Door in Episode 64 of DogCast Radio. To whet you appetite here's some more information about Merle's Door:
