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And thus wraps up another whirlwind year for the Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This year, there was another surprise winner: “Ch Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee,” or “Stump” for short (logical transition), a Sussex Spaniel, took home the coveted Best in Show trophy.

Stump not only holds the trophy for the fairest dog in [...]

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Each year, the American Kennel Club compiles a list of the year’s most desired breeds. For 2008, I am happy to announce that the “top dog” (and reigning champ for the last 18 years) happens to be the breed closest to my heart: The Labrador Retriever:

The Labrador Retriever is the breed my family has chosen my entire [...]

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Who could forget “Uno,” the adorable Beagle who won the coveted Best in Show category at last years annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show? While “Uno” has enjoyed the status of top dog, and the media exposure that the prestigious award brings; it’s time to get ready for 2009’s 133rd installment of the [...]

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So maybe its not the Presidential election I am referring to, but in our world the 2008 Weblog Awards are the Oscars of the Internet.  One of our favorite sister blogs, Best in Flock, has been nominated for best pet blog. We fully endorse this nomination and hope she wins.  Would you vote for her [...]

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Naming pets has gone to the dogs, I tell ya! According to a survey by Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the top ten dog & cat names of 2008 reveal some very preppy pet names. Fluffy and Fido are out Max & Chloe are in. Read the article for the full list of [...]

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I recently was contacted by the National Geographic Channel to review an upcoming documentary called “In the Womb.”  Its part of an ongoing series.  In this latest version, there are two episodes - one with puppies; one with kittens - documenting their evolution from conception to shortly after birth.  At first I was a little [...]

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Over 20 million viewers tuned in on Thanksgiving Day to watch this year’s National Dog Show. Holly, an English pointer, stole the show winning Best in Show, competing with over 2,000 dogs and over 150 different breeds. Dogs also competed for the title of First in Group and Best in Breed. Check out the National [...]

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October is the American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month, sponsored by FetchDog. To celebrate the month, shelters are given the “tools and resources to continue fostering connections between people and pets.”
There are millions of sweet, lovable dogs looking for a good home! This is a great time to visit your local shelter, learn about their hard [...]

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Ladies, we thought we had it bad when it came to the birthing process but lucky for us we tend to have one child at a time. This was not the case for Stephanie Pino’s Great Dane who was expected to give birth to about a dozen puppies. Instead, on September 11th, Pino’s [...]

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One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a dog owner for me is watching Santana meet and bond with other dogs. The few chances that I get right now (since there aren’t many dog parks near me) are the occasional passing by of other neighbors who are walking their dogs - but Santana [...]

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