Archive for the 'Dogs' Category
Peru Offers The Obamas Hairless Dog
November 12th, 2008Claudia Galvez, the president of the Association of Friends of Hairless Dogs of Peru, sent a letter to the US embassy in Peru, offering President-Elect Obama one of Peru’s own national treasures - The Peruvian Hairless Dog. The group even has a specific dog in mind - a 4 month old puppy named Machu [...]
A Battle For The Ages - Dogs Vs. Turkeys!
November 11th, 2008With Thanksgiving on the way, I figured there is no better time to focus on some videos of dogs interacting with Turkeys. Turkeys can be quite intimidating to even the bravest of canines! These large birds can have wingspans of almost 6 feet! While the domesticated turkey is flightless, its wild [...]
Fed Up With Politics, President Bush’s Scottie Bites Reporter
November 7th, 2008Barney the Scottie apparently isn’t so happy with the changes that are going on in the White House.
This Thursday he took a chomp out of the hand of Reuters TV White House correspondent, Jon Decker.
The First Dog was out with his handlers for a walk when Decker thought he would approach the happy [...]
Hypoallergenic Dogs
November 7th, 2008Today, Barack Obama announced that he will be selecting a hypoallergenic dog for the White House. This is because his 10 year old daughter Malia has allergies.
You might think that there are only a few breeds that are hypoallergenic. But it turns out that there are quite a few choices available to [...]
Tips on Tear Stains
November 6th, 2008Many small breeds are prone to the unsightly issue of Tear Staining. These stubborn marks around and under your dog’s eyes can be frustrating to owners who want to make sure their dog looks well-groomed. I’ve written a piece that explains what causes these stains and some tips to help decrease them. [...]
