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Monday, November 10, 2008
Famous dogs, Part 2
Dog - Mel Gibson's Australian cattle dog - Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, 1981 Movie
Boatswain - Lord Byron - Newfoundland - Epitaph: "Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without ferocity, and all the virtues of man without his vices"
Caesar - King Edward VII of Great Britain - Wire Fox Terrier - walked in front of princes & kings at his master's funeral procession, 1910
Faithful - Jesse Grant - Newfoundland - Jesse was Ulysses S. Grant's son
Fortune - Empress Josephine Bonaparte’s Pug - once bit Napoleon on the leg for crowding him in bed
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Akita
The Akita originates from Japan, where the breed was apparently developed by a Samurai. This breed has over three hundred years of history, having been developed around the mid 1600s. The breed is now known as a national monument and a national treasure in Japan. The Akita was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1972.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Famous dogs
Bandit - Johnny Quest, 1964-5 & 1998 Animation, T.V. Show - Johnny's white & black dog
Baskerville - The Hound of the Baskervilles, Arthur Conan Doyle – a nameless ghostly hound that haunts the Baskerville family in this Sherlock Holmes mystery.
Boss - Wilmington, NC - he burned to death trying to save his master (William Ellerbrook) from a fire; a monument to him was erected in 1880.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Selected Breeds
Thursday, October 9, 2008
How to detangle mats from dog hair
When your pet's hair becomes matted, it is necessary to detangle it. Here are some helpful hints to make the process go smoothly for you and your pet.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Dog Breeds
There are over 800 being recognized by various kennel clubs worldwide. As all dog breeds have been derived from mixed-breed dog populations, the term "purebred" has meaning only with respect to a certain number of generations. Let's examine the Beagle, Great Dane, Jack Russell Terrier (Parson Russell Terrier), and Maltese.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Trivia
Dogs only sweat from the bottoms of their feet and the only way they can discharge heat is by panting.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
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