If you've been watching the news, you may have heard about the huge recall for many brands of pet food. Apparently, it has been linked to pet illness and even death by kidney failure. One of the big name brands that we used to feed our dogs was Nutro. For several years, that was what our Chihuahuas ate, and for several years our oldest one, Sox, has suffered from seizures. They've never been so bad that he needs medication, but nevertheless they were scary. Last year, we switched to the Royal Canine Chihuahua 28 brand, and it's been working wonders. Sox's seizures have virtually gone, so even though the news hasn't said anything about the bad food causing problems with the nervous system, I still wonder. Sox is our baby and a great model for small dog clothing, I can't imagine life without him our any of our dogs.This is something that affects all cat and dog owners of all breeds, so take heed and pass the word along. Go to www.menufoods.com/recall for all the brands.
Dangerous Dog Food
Posted by Grant at 10:44 PM Labels: cat, dog, food, pet, recall, safety Tuesday, March 20, 2007No, I'm not talking about Lassie and all her famous canine friends. These dogs actually help find pirated DVDs and music CD's! There are two particular black Labradors having a test run in Malaysia called Lucky and Flo. They were trained to smell polycarbonates, a chemical used in the production of discs. If they detect it on a package claiming to be something else, bingo! They're on loan from the MPAA and are already proving to be quite successful as they caught a pirated set of DVD's from the show "Friends". I bet they would look great doing their thing in camouflage dog clothing. I guess Hollywood has finally gone to the dogs!
dog booties for the Iditarod
Posted by Grant at 7:06 AM Labels: boots, clothes, sport Friday, March 09, 2007Right now the Iditarod dog sled race is going on in Alaska. It's a 1,049 mile race where 16 dogs driving a sled can go through as much as 2,000 dog boots ! I guess even four-legged atheletes need good shoes.
The Collie, known for their elegant beauty and near-human intelligence, is one of the most popular breeds in this country. Everyone knows and loves Lassie and still reads the Collie books written in the 1920s and '30s by Albert Payson Terhune.
Little is known with certainty of the origin of the Collie, but his cunningoutward appearance would seem to signify a relationship with the wild dog. Produced from the old working type, they are now practically a distinct breed. They are considered to be the superior in instinct and intelligence to all other breeds, and are actually born perfectly trained for service.The Collie dog makes an excellent sporting dog, and can be taught to do the work of the Pointer and the Setter, as well as that of the Water Spaniel and the Retriever. They are extremely clever with excellent noses perfect for hunting, guarding, yet they are great companion dogs.
As a show dog, the Collie is top quality. He is considered the most tractable, and is certainly the most agile. Attractive and Posied, the Collie truly exceeds most breeds.
The Collie is an active dog poised with stamina, intelligence and freedom. They make excellent pets for both service and companionship.
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Foxhounds were the very first dogs in Great Britain to come under the domination of scientific breeding. Their origins can be traced as far back as the 13th century. At the end of Cromwell’s war, something different was wanted to specifically hunt the wild deer other than the more ancient dos like the Southern Hound and the Bloodhound. There was a need for a quicker hound. In 1650, when the English Foxhound reach America, they began breeding them to be lighter, faster and taller.
The Foxhound’s head is somewhat broad, not peaked like the Bloodhound. They are long, with very prominent eyebrows and low set ears. Their natural condition is thin and shapely, but not large. This beautiful breed had extremely bright eyes full of expression. Their look is known to be remarkable. Their coat is hard hair, but short and smooth, the texture is as stiff as bristles, but beautifully laid.
Even though they are sweet and affectionate, they have not been primarily bred to be family members. When raised from a puppy they are excellent with both children and other dogs. They do, also, tend to need a lot of exercise and are not recommended for one looking for an “apartment friendly” dog. Without a good deal of exercise, they can become destructive when restless. They are an extremely healthy breed that is basically free of any genetic disease. They must not be overfed because they are prone to obesity. Their average weight is from 55 to 75 pounds with a height of up to 27 inches.
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