January 30th, 2010Pink
The rains slowed down a little bit yesterday, so the dogs were happy to stretch their legs and have a little romp. Of course new girl Pink was in the middle of the fun.
January 30th, 2010Toledo animal control – Bounty hunters?
KC Dog Blog has been steadily reporting some BIG news out of Ohio. Toledo has had a reputation as being one of the country’s biggest death camps due to a decades-long no-mercy policy that not only barred pit bulls from surviving the shelter, but permitted dog wardens to enter private property to seize – and in most cases destroy – dogs they believed to be pit bulls.
January 28th, 2010February 20 – Bullylicious!
Got cabin fever yet? We do! and we’re looking forward to busting out on Feb 20 at Bullylicious, a party designed to promote Pinups for Pitbull’s annual calendar. Paco Collars go-to girl Ana Poe is Miss October, and she’ll be there in living color to sign (and sell) calendars along with Pinups for Pitbulls organizers Little Darling and Audiogirl.
January 25th, 2010Rare breed dogs I’ve known
I have a rare breed of dog staying with me this week. Inka is a Lagotto Romagnolo, a breed that is recognized by the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service. This breed was first seen in the Mediterranean…
January 24th, 2010An American Love Story: Jon and Demo
Jon Bozak and Demo have spent the last 16 years together, perfecting the art of friendship. Most of us know Demo the cartoon dog, who’s been helping the world understand the evils of BSL and discrimination in this famous book. As sad as it is to know that he’s gone, it’s a joy to “meet” the real dog through Jon’s artful blog. Thank you Jon and – lord have mercy – thank you Demo. Love Story Read the rest of this entry »
January 21st, 2010DONE! (fundraising, that is!)
Bully BULLY!
January 20th, 2010This is a leash
It’s nice when pit bull rescue people don’t have to be the only ones to harp on about leashes. This comes from the Malamute people, who must get a million headaches in their mailboxes from nordic breed owners who want a born-free kind of experience for their dogs. There’s some really good sense in this essay. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us, Malamute friends.
January 19th, 2010Rabbit: Lionhead
Origins: The origins of Lionhead rabbits are still under debate. They are believed to have been bred in Belgium in the 1990s by crossing Swiss Fox and Belgian Dwarf rabbits, and possibly Jersey Woollies or Dwarf Angoras also. However, some experts believe the Lionhead dates back much further than that, and its exact ancestry is not certain.
January 18th, 2010A new pet portrait: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Meet Bella, a sweet cavalier who is now 12 years old. Her owner, Kim, wanted a classic style formal portrait of Bella, portraying her when she was younger. She gave me an example of what she wanted…
January 17th, 2010BOOYA! Twelve new CGC stars strut their stuff
Today was a BRILLIANT day for dog owners who’ve been working for weeks to prep their dogs for our winter AKC Canine Good Citizen Program exam. (Link: CGC Info)