Is George the Tallest Dog in the World?

This is George, he’s a Great Dane. George weighs an impressive 245 pounds and is 43 inches tall at the shoulder. This mammoth dog eats 100 pounds of food each month and sleeps in a queen-sized bed. His owners, David and Christine Nasser, are awaiting news from Guinness World Records to determine if their “puppy” [...]

Dog Faces Cougar to Save Boy

I stumbled across this video and thought I’d share. It’s a bit dated, but still relevant if your a dog lover. On 1-5-09 an eleven year old boy was bringing in firewood. Luckily for him, his dog Angel a Golden Retriever was watching his every move. When the boy stopped to take a break, a [...]

Heroic Fire Fighters Rescue Dog

In this exciting video Los Angeles Fire Fighters rescue a German Shepard who’s in danger of being swept away. This happened just two days ago. I’m posting this for anyone else who might have almost missed the news of this heroic rescue.    The dog, Vernon, whose real name is Spikey, has been returned to [...]

Rescued Baltic Sea Dog Finds Home With Saviors

The crew members of a Polish research ship say they intend to adopt the dog they rescued floating on an ice flow in the Baltic Sea. Initially they believed the dog to be a seal when they first discovered it floating 75 miles out. The crew figures that if the dog managed to survive for [...]

US and NATO Forces Use Dogs to Sniff Out Danger

As the conflicts in the Middle East continue, the United States and NATO forces are turning more and more to man’s best friend for help. The dogs I’m talking about are trained sniffer dogs, usually Labrador Retrievers and according to soldiers – they are very trustworthy. In fact many soldiers trust the dogs better than [...]

Labrador Retriever is AKC Top Dog

The American Kennel Club announced its annual list for the most popular breeds. This year’s top ten breeds are: 1.Labrador Retriever 2.German Sheppard 3.Yorkshire Terrier 4.Golden Retriever 5.Beagle 6.Boxer 7.Bulldog 8.Dachshund 9.Poodle 10.Shih Tzu Read the full AKC announcement here. Do you want to learn more about the different breeds of dogs recognized by the [...]

Golden Retriever Does Math

Prepare to get inspired. In this video Peter Wong’s dog Sandy demonstrates how he’s one bright pooch. Among the tricks he demonstrates are: mailing a letter, balancing on a barrel, saying his prayers and doing math. My dogs Sadie and Rusty just lost all their excuses. Do you want to teach your dog some tricks? [...]

Good News for Chinese Dogs? – Legislation Against Eating Dogs

In China Animal Rights Activists are pushing a draft bill banning the eating of dogs and cats. The bill proposes that violators be punished with 15 days in jail and a fine. The National People’s Congress will look at the bill in March, but it often takes years to approve draft legislation. Apparently, especially in [...]

Anesthesia Risks for Dogs

The use of anesthesia is perhaps one of the most sensitive topics in pet care. Many pet owners have suffered the tragic loss of a pet. Often, these pet owners suspect that the death came about due to negligence while their pet was under anesthesia. Sometimes their suspicions are true, sometimes they’re not. The administration [...]

Rumble Ring Review

Looking for a durable, long lasting dog toy your dog will find irresistible? Look no further! The Rumble Ring by Tuffies is just what you’re looking for. I bought the Rumble Ring over a year ago for Sadie and Rusty, and they still have it. It’s a little dirty, but many hours of chewing tends [...]

Dog CPR

If your dog was to stop breathing or have a heart attack would you know what to do?  The Red Cross has started to teach people how to do CPR and basic first aid on their dogs. Depending on where you live they may use a stuffed dog to demonstrate on. Some Red Cross chapters [...]

Dog Beds – All Natural and Dog Approved

I admit it: my dogs are spoiled. I go out of my way to make sure they are comfortable, but my home  has laminate flooring. Laminate flooring is durable, easy to keep clean and nice to look at, but it’s cold and hard as cement. I think there’s a doggie hell where it’s the only [...]

What Are You Feeding Your Dog?

How much do you spend on dog food: $30, $40, $50 dollars a month? You might be forking out all that cash to feed your dog garbage. That’s right garbage! In fact, it would be a crime to feed a human what most pet food companies distribute. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) [...]

Beware Your Toilet Could Kill Your Dog!

Everyone likes to drink out of something clean, but would you drink from a cup that recently contained hydrochloric acid or hypochlorite bleach in it? Your answer should be no! In fact, I’d venture to say it’s common sense to avoid drinking even trace-amounts of acids or bleaches. But exposure to these harmful chemicals is [...]

Household Items That are Poisonous or Dangerous to Dogs

Just as you child-proof your home before the new baby begins to walk, you have to consider that your new dog will go after just about anything in the home. Puppies, especially teething puppies, will want to taste everything, but not everything in your home belongs in your pup’s mouth. Here are some common household [...]

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