Archive for the 'Dogs' Category
Puli “Babysits” Lion Cub
November 18th, 2009A 3 month-old lion cub living in a Hungarian zoo has a unique friend - a male Puli! Zimba the lion and Bogi the Puli spend lots of time together, as Simba was donated to the zoo by a private donor without his mother
Pulik are a herding breed and used to spending [...]
Classic Dog Article: Puppies As Holiday Gifts
November 16th, 2009While the idea of presenting someone with a puppy (bow and all) on Christmas morning may be delightful, giving live animals as gifts isn’t a good idea. Puppy sales rise at holiday times and a few months after that shelter populations swell. Sadly, this is a direct effect of owners not being prepared for [...]
Great Dane Is “World’s Tallest Dog”
November 13th, 2009Titan, a Great Dane hailing from San Diego, has officially been named “World’s Tallest Dog” by officials from Guinness World Records. The rescued Dane measures 42.25 inches tall (weighing 190 lbs) and owner, Diana Taylor, says he would probably be over 80 inches if he stood on his back legs. However, Titan [...]
10 Tips For Choosing A Doggie Daycare
November 10th, 2009Is your dog giving you those puppy-dog eyes each time you leave? The ones that make you feel *so* guilty? Dogs are social animals and if you have a busy schedule and a pooch with the right temperament, doggie daycare may be an excellent option for you. However, like every other service available, [...]
Classic Dog Article: Frostbite and Dogs
November 9th, 2009While you’re bundling up for the cold weather, don’t forget about your dog! While many heavily coated breeds love this time of the year, there are plenty of dogs that aren’t adapted for the chilly weather. Dogs, like humans, can suffer from frostbite and the damage that can occur can be serious and [...]
