Our Top Ten Tuesday post this week focused on questions you should ask a breeder before picking out a dog, which got me to wondering, where do my readers get their dogs? Whether you plan on getting your next dog in a week or in ten years, what’s your plan for choosing the best dog for your family?
Continue reading Saturday Survey: Where Will You Get Your Next Dog?
Longevity in domestic dogs depends on the care they receive, their breed, and body size.
In general, larger breeds have shorter lifespans.
Many giant dog breeds average only 7 or 8 years, while some small terrier breeds might live as long as 20 years.
The average lifespan for mixed-breed and midsize dogs is about 13 to 14 years. The longest-lived dog with reliable documentation died at 29 in 1939.
From dogfacts.org
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
I was sent a preview copy of a children’s book called Calico Dorsey: Mail Dog of the Mining Camps, which will be available from Random House Children’s Books on September 28th. It was a delight!
Continue reading Book Review – Calico Dorsey: Mail dog of the Mining Camps
One of the reasons I like to point out fundraisers being held to benefit local shelters is that when there is an innovative way to raise funds, maybe other shelters can benefit by stealing the idea. Check out what One of a Kind Pet Rescue in Akron, Ohio is doing in the next few weeks. I especially like the line “They’ve got to eat and so do we…so let’s do it together.”
Choosing a new puppy can be nerve-wracking because you want to find the healthiest possible puppy. You may have a number of other concerns such as temperament and “fit” with your family, but the number one concern should be the health of the puppy. How to make sure? Start with the following ten questions which you can use to interview a number of breeders before deciding which one you will work with.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Health-related questions to ask a breeder
The Today Show recently ran a story on pet friendly hotels. View the slideshow to see what each hotel offers your dog. Most of these are way out of my budget range, but it’s kind of nice to dream.
Can someone please explain to me how you do “turndown service” on a dog bed?
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
You knew I couldn’t resist a Vizsla rescue. I have never understood why someone would give up such a beautiful dog. Here’s the web site for Utah/Idaho Vizsla Rescue where you can see tons of pictures of our featured dog this week.
Continue reading Shelter Sunday: Utah/Idaho Vizsla Rescue / Boise, ID
According to Pet Friendly, Inc., 15 million of us travel with our dogs. Do you?
Continue reading Saturday Survey: Do You Travel With Your Dog?
A record 65 percent of American families now own a pet, and many are taking them on vacation. Last year, more than 15 million Americans traveled with their pets, and 8.5 million stayed more than three times in a pet-friendly hotel.
From Pet Friendly, Inc.
Check out DogFriendly.com to find hotels and other destinations that will welcome you and your best friend.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Have you ever come home and found a snowstorm in your living room? If so, you know what a pain in the tuckus it can be to clean up after your dogs have destroyed a typical stuffed animal. SPOT Pet Products has found a solution, and they sent me a couple of samples to try out.