Check out this slideshow from WebMD on how pets improve your health. We’ve always known our dogs make us feel better, but here is actual scientific proof that living with an animal can enhance your mood, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight depression, and strengthen the immune system.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
In addition to the national list of breed popularity, the AKC also publishes lists of the most popular dog breeds in 50 of the largest cities in the United States. According to their press release, some trends they noticed include:
What breed do you see the most of where you live?
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Good day, and good dog!
The American Kennel Club has recently released its list of the breeds most registered with them in 2009. Although purebred guardians are under no obligation to register their dogs, and mixed-breed families aren’t allowed to register, this list is used as one indication of the popularity of the various breeds.
Continue reading Tuesday’s Top Ten: AKC-Registered Dog Breeds in 2009
The doggies are coming! The doggies are coming! The 134th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show will be held in just two weeks at Madison Square Gardens in NYC.
Continue reading Countdown to 2010 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Remember the island of misfit toys from the classic Christmas movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Apparently, actress Sandra Bullock and her husband Jesse James (of West Coast Choppers and Monster Garage fame) have carried this theme to the dog world.
I reported Thursday on the results of a poll which asked what role people saw their pet as playing in their lives. Now it’s your turn.
Continue reading Saturday Survey: What Role Does Your Dog Play
For our friends in the Lawton, OK area who can definitely use a blast of summer right now (they have about 40,000 homes out of power due to an ice storm) – check out this YouTube video of dogs at the beach. Guaranteed to make you smile!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
As I’ve said before, I am a proud employee of American Electric Power. Things like this article from The Putnam (WV) Standard make me feel even better about the company.
Continue reading I’m so proud of my employer – helping dogs with a bowling fundraiser
USA Today recently reported on a survey commissioned by Bissell Homecare and done by Kelton Research. The survey asked 650 pet owners what role their pet played in their lives.
66% reported the pet was their best friend (not sure what this says about the quality of human friends / spouses / significant others)
59% said the pet was a snuggle buddy (this is my Cooper, to a T)
37% used the pet as a guardian (does this mean the dog is guarding the house or that the dog is controlling the person’s finances & looking out for his/her well-being?)
33% viewed the pet as a child (this would fit my brother)
25% saw the pet as therapist (maybe Snoopy should have been in Lucy’s psychiatry booth)
Come back Saturday when we’ll p0se the same question to you, our valued readers.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
If you haven’t heard, the movie Marmaduke is due out in theaters June 4th. USA Today and 20th Century Fox are co-sponsoring a contest that could allow your dog to appear at the end of the movie.
One of the themes of the movie is that Marmaduke must learn how to surf, so the contest is looking for dogs who have faced and conquered great challenges.
To enter: submit a one-minute action video of your dog at work or at play via the newspaper’s Paw Print Post, which also has detailed rules for the contest.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!