About a Collie: Lulu’s Story
Lulu was the runt of her litter, but has always made sure that her voice was heard. This is Lulu’s story and her adventures with her family.
7 Facts About Teddy Bear Dogs
Shichon puppies, or Teddy Bear puppies, are lovable balls of fluff that love their families. Here are a few more facts about Teddy Bear dogs:
The Origins of the Spaniel: Just What is a Spaniel?
One word that can seem a little more cloaked in mystery is the term “spaniel”. What is a spaniel and where does it come from?
The Story of Scooby-Doo
The Story of Scooby-Doo You remember Scooby-Doo – that Saturday morning cartoon about a band of teenagers driving around in a van, solving mysteries that revolved around spooky ghosts, mummies, and more, with plenty of musical numbers accompanying the “action,” so to speak. Most importantly, the namesake of the show,…
Why Won’t My Dog Eat?
Why won’t my dog eat? When your dog doesn’t eat, it might not always be picky eating. Here’s what could be causing it & what to do next:
Top 10 Animated Canine Companions
Many cartoon dogs are iconic characters who we remember more fondly than most human characters. Here are 10 of the top animated canine companions:
3 Myths About Dog Breeders
Myths About Dog Breeders When seeking to get a new dog for yourself, your family, and your household, you will find yourself looking at a lot of different dog breeders, trying to decide which one is right for you. That’s right; you’re not just looking for a dog, you’re looking…
Old Yeller: Finding a Friend
Old Yeller is an exceptionally sad story, one that these days, many may not know anymore. It was a book by Fred Gipson and, after that, a film, one that primarily revolved around the relationship between a boy and his dog. It harkened back to a more rustic time in…
The Story (or lack thereof) of Underdog
The idea of a dog as a hero isn’t that unusual; in our society and culture, we recognize that the loyalty, strength, obedience, intelligence, and generally good nature of dogs makes them the best companions we could want or expect. This idea has taken many forms over the years, and…
Two New Breeds Take Center Stage at the Westminster Dog Show
It’s not often that it can be said that the world of dog shows has seen a major change, but recently exactly that happened. New breeds are not often accepted for show purposes at events like the Westminster Dog Show, but that is exactly what has happened for the Wirehaired…
The Story of Rin Tin Tin
Few dogs have as great a reputation, or as storied a past, as Rin Tin Tin. The story goes that near the end of World War 1, U.S. Army Corporal Lee Duncan discovered a badly damaged kennel in the French village of Filrey; this kennel had previously supplied the German…
The Story of Toto, The Wizard of Cairn Terriers
The Wizard of Oz – well, the original film, anyway – is beautiful, enjoyable, enduring, frightening, and so much more, all in one film. It had a huge impact on peoples’ lives and our culture, and continues to stay with us to this day. The characters, in particular, are very…