Archive for the 'Research' Category
Hard Working Dogs! – A List Of 20 Jobs Canines Have Taken On
March 1st, 2011Like most other dogs today, my pup’s don’t work for their meals, toys or treats (except by behaving, of course!). However, there are still many hard working dogs out there bringing home the bacon (yum!) and helping out humans every day. These canines with careers need some recognition, so I’ve compiled a list of 20 [...]
Barks From The Past – 10 Extinct Dog Breeds
March 30th, 2010When we think of man’s best friend, our minds often don’t wander to the subject of extinction. Often we’re more focused on the topic of pet overpopulation, as it is more pressing in today’s society! However, throughout time various circumstances, ranging from war to lack of practical use, have caused entire breeds to cease to [...]
The Top 20 Dog Sites Of 2009 – The Best Of The Canine Web
December 31st, 2009Today’s dog fancier has access to a vast sea of dog related websites to navigate on any chosen day. This year I’ve been lucky enough to discover some of the shining stars – those that provide excellent information, services, products or just an excellent view on sharing their lives with canines. I’ve taken these sites [...]
Dog News: New Study Shows Dogs May Be Smarter Than Toddlers
August 9th, 2009A new study shows that even the most average of canines has the approximate mental capacity of a 2- year-old child. Stanley Coren, a canine expert at the University of British Colombia conducted a series of tests including math, social skills and problem solving and discovered some very interesting results. While the average dog is [...]
How To Read Pet Food Labels – What Are You Really Feeding Your Dog?
October 1st, 2008Did you know that there are specific regulations for labeling dog food by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)Center for Veterinary Medicine? Also many dog food companies now have chosen to abide by the AFFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) standards of regulations as well. However, let me be clear when I say that [...]
