Archive for the 'History' Category
Fantastic Frenchies! 18 Facts About French Bulldogs!
July 22nd, 2008I have been a little obsessed with French Bulldogs for the past 10 years or so. I’m not sure if it’s their stocky looks or their snorting, clownish appeal that draws me in, but something about these little bulldogs is so completely comical - I can’t help but love them. The breeds popularity [...]
Classic Dog Article: The Evolution Of Dogs
July 7th, 2008Each week I like to bring back an older article from our archives, making it easier for our new readers to find. This week is an article on The Evolution of dogs. We often forget where our canine friends came from - this piece explains in simple terms, how dogs (as we [...]
In Honor Of Memorial Day - 7 Famous Dogs Of War
May 26th, 2008In every Military conflict in our nation’s history, you will find stories of canine heroes. Dogs have played vital roles as mascots, guards, trackers and even mine detectors - saving thousands of human lives.
During the Vietnam War approximately 4000 U.S dogs served in the conflict - at the time the Military viewed Dogs [...]
8 Television Basset Hound Stars!
April 17th, 2008Basset Hounds are characters! They have made many notable apperances on TV throughout the years. Did you know that literally speaking the word “Basset” translates to “rather low” in French? Check out these 8 Famous Basset Hounds!
Axelrod - A hound who lived in an “A” shaped dog house that was featured [...]
Laika The Space Dog Given Monument in Moscow.
April 12th, 2008Over 50 years ago, Laika, a mixed breed female dog was the first earthling in space. This Friday a monument was unveiled as a testimony to her bravery and the contribution she (and other canine astronauts) made to the space program.
Sadly, at the birth of the space program, dogs were simply part of the [...]
