Elwood The Ugliest Dog in America!

Elwood, a Chinese Crested/Chihuahua mix is the "World's Ugliest Dog"-Good for Elwood!

Elwood escaped being put down because his breeder thought he was too ugly to ever be able to sell him. His current owner rescued him and entered Elwood in the contest for the second year in a row. Last year Elwood came in a decent second.

Most of the Ugly Dogs are the Chinese Crested variety because of their unearthly looks and floppy tongues.

We'll see how long Elwood can remain King of Ugly dogs!

Idiots Stealing/Selling Dogs on the Net

News blurb about some crumbs who think it's fun and profitable to steal dogs off the street and sell them on the net-be careful of who you buy your next dog from. Do research and check out the seller/breeder for legitimacy!

http://www.wnbc.com/news/13541283/detail.html

Video Tutorial on Clicker Training Your Dog!

If you're interested in "Clicker Training" your dog here's a good video on how to teach your dog to lay down. There are also other videos there in the "Clicker" training series:

http://video.google.com/url?docid=6515593034463177418&esrc=sr9&ev=v&q=dog+clicker++training&vidurl=/videoplay%3Fdocid%3D6515593034463177418%26q%3Ddog%2Bclicker%2B%2Btraining%26total%3D371%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D8&usg=AL29H22RfZ7u42rAIKyOLxKiyLiKrkOqhQ

Dogs-Links to Paradise

"Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace." - Milan Kundera

The Most Popular Dog Breeds 2007

The 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in the USA (according to the new inscriptions per year in the AKC)

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Dachshund
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10.Miniature Schnauzer

Who's In Control?

Dogs are the leaders of the planet. If you see two life forms, one of them's making a poop, the other one's carrying it for him, who would you assume is in charge. - Jerry Seinfeld

Buckle Up Pets in Front Seat!

I buckle up my Havanese girl when riding in my truck. Dogs like anyone in the passenger seat can get severely injured or killed by flying forward into the dashboard or through the window if the impact is hard enough.

Story Link:
http://www.mininggazette.com/stories/articles.asp?articleID=7221

Comprehensive Article on Best Way to Move with Your Pet

If you're going to be moving soon with your pet in tow, you would benefit by reading this informative article. Covers all the do's and dont's of transporting your dog and any other type of pet. Knowing how to lessen the stress of moving for a pet will make the move a little easier on everyone involved. Remember to always include your pet's favorite toys, blankets, dishes, and treats in the crate, kennel or container in which their taking their journey.

http://www.move.com/rentals/renting-with-pets/how-to-move-with-your-pet.cms?gate=ibs_mia&source=a11443

Miniature Poodle Wins World Dog Show!

A French Poodle, Japanese born, named "Smash" has just won the "World Dog Show" in Mexico City. It's a male miniature poodle and he beat 5000 rivals to be the best of the best.

Story Link:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21813327-1702,00.html

Dog Clicker Training History and Basics

Here's a little blurb about "Clicker Training". Some people swear by this training method and some feels it's not neccessary, the dog becomes too dependent on hearing the clicker.

Wicki Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clicker_training