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Pet Therapy - Benefits

Research has shown that heart attack victims who have pets live longer. Even watching a tank full of tropical fish may lower blood pressure, at least temporarily. A study of patients hospitalized in coronary care units for angina or heart attack found that those who owned pets were more likely to be alive a year later than those who did not. The study found that only 6 percent of patients who owned pets died within one year compared with 28 percent of those who did not own pets. The therapeutic use of pets as companions has gained increasing attention in recent years for a wide variety of patients - people with AIDS or cancer, the elderly, and the mentally ill.

First 10 AKC Grand Champions in Each Breed-Receive Special Medallion

[Tuesday, July 06, 2010]

- First-Ever AKC Grand Champion "Stoli" Recognized at Oklahoma Dog Show - In recognition of the newest American Kennel Club® Grand Champion conformation title, a special blue enamel AKC Medallion will be sent to the owners of the first 10 Grand Champion title holders in each AKC-recognized breed to mark this historic achievement. To kick off the Grand Champion medallion program Director of AKC Event Management Michael Canalizo, joined by AKC Board Member Lee Arnold and Executive Field Representative Sue Vroom, made a special presentation to the first-ever Grand Champion, GCH Monterra’s Best Bet, MH, a 4-year-old Weimaraner affectionately known as "Stoli" bred and owned by Elizabeth Krupinski and co-owned by Timothy Bintner of Elizabeth, Colorado and handled by Tad Walden. Stoli received a special gold AKC Medallion at the Oklahoma City Kennel Club show on July 2, 2010.

Pet Trivia

Top Ten Pets in the United States

Cat…………………..66,150,000
Dog………………….58,200,000
Small animal pet*..12,740,000
Parakeet……………11,000,000
Fresh water fish…..10,800,000
Reptile………………..7,540,000
Finch………………….7,350,000
Cockatiel…………….6,320,000
Canary………………..2,580,000
Parrot…………………1,550,000
*Small pets = Rabbits, Ferrets, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils.
The numbers above depict households rather than specie.

Source: Pet Industry Advisory Council

Most Expensive Cat

The Californian Spangled cat is the most expensive cat in the world. In 1987, a California Spangled sold for $24,000 to an anonymous movie star. This cats for which there are fewer than 200 specimens of the breed in the world was originally bred by Paul Casey, who crossed various types to develop a new breed of domestic cat intended to resemble the spotted wildcat.

Royal Pets in Tudor England

Royal Pets in Tudor England

Westminster Dog Show 2011

The Westminster Dog Show is one of the premier competitions in the US. According to the official website, six breeds will be making their Westminster debuts in 2011 now that they have been recognized by the American Kennel Club and made eligible for competition in conformation shows.

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/photogalleries/westminster/

Famous dogs

Thisbe

The tragic Queen of France Marie Antoinette, who was beheaded on the Guillotine, owned a spaniel dog named Thisbe.

Bullseye - Fictional Dog from Oliver Twist

Bullseye was the famous dog belonging to the villain Bill Sykes dog in the book called Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. The dog was vicious having been badly treated by Bill Sykes but nevertheless was loyal to his owner.

Suening - The Dog King
King Eystein who ruled Norway between 1104 and 1123 decreed that, as a punishment to his people, that a dog called Suening should rule in his place. Three years passed where Suening routinely signed decrees with with paw-prints!

Cafall - Noble Dog of King Arthur

Cafall is reputed to be the dog who was owned by King Arthur of Camelot. Cafall was a mighty dog, brave, loyal and regal. The type of dog only a King such as Arthur was able to own.

Finding The Perfect Pet Friendly Accommodation

Written by:  Samuell Armstrong

As more people choose to take pets along on family holidays, the need to find accommodation that is pet friendly is increasing. Here are some ways to locate information about holiday rental properties that welcome pets.

Pet Friendly Property Features
One of the most popular means of finding pet friendly resorts and accommodations is to conduct searches on the Internet. This will allow you to look at the specific types of amenities offered by each pet friendly accommodation, and determine if they would be a good fit for both your family and your pet.

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Remembering the dogs who served

Memorial Day is a time for all in the U.S. to remember and honor those who have past and served our country. Throughout history there have been dogs who have helped our military men and women in ways no human could. Below are stories of a few of these dogs, re-printed from the website: http://www.eagleid.com/veterans/dogs.htm

Endangered animal: Iberian Lynx

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a feline mammal, native to Iberian peninsula in Southern Europe. These creatures are 85 to 110 cm long and weigh up to 28 kg. They sport a light gray coat and have spots on their body. They are the worlds most threatened species of cat. Only 400 Iberian lynx existed in the world in the year 2000 and this number has come down to less than 100 today.