Archive for the 'History' Category
Presidential First Dog Fido.
February 18th, 2008In 1855, President Abraham Lincoln’s beloved Fido was born. From all accounts Fido was a mutt, a brownish yellow dog resembling a shepherd.
White House Pet Fido
When elected President of the United States, Lincoln decided not to take Fido with him to Washington, knowing that the dog might have problems adjusting to the noises and [...]
Happy President’s Day! Dogs of the White House
February 18th, 2008Over the years there have been many pets that have graced the White House with their President owners, from elephants, lions, to even an alligator. By far, dogs have been the most popular indoor pet.
Photo by: doublebocr
The title of First Dog began with our nation’s first president George Washington. The actual title cannot be [...]
Collegiate Canines - 10 University Mascots
February 8th, 2008Who doesn’t love a dog? (If you don’t we don’t want anything to do with you!) For years colleges have had the right idea of placing pooches in the distinct position of University mascot. These guys inspire alums to get up and cheer at games and make team rivalries a bit more interesting (easier to [...]
The Last Greatest Race On Earth - The Iditarod
January 23rd, 2008Travel by dogsled is something that most of us only witness in movies, however every year in Anchorage, Alaska, a race of epic proportions occurs. The Iditarod began in 1973 as a way to commemorate the mushers and their dog sled teams that traveled the snowy ground during a Diphtheria outbreak in [...]
Molossers: The Many Faces of Mastiffs (and more)
January 19th, 2008As the owner of a Dogue De Bordeaux (a French Mastiff), I am commonly approached with the comment, “That is a strange color for a Mastiff!”. Most people don’t know that there are an enormous variety of breeds within the group known as Molossers. There is a misconception that a Mastiff is, well- [...]
