Quote of the month
"A dog is not ‘almost human,’ and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such."
- John Holmes
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Canine Trivia
More than 40% of pet owners talk to their pets on the phone or through an answering machine.
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Breed of the month
Komondor
Origin: Hungary
Life span: 8-12 years
Grooming: Never brush the coat, but cording care is essential. Bathe when needed; must dry thoroughly (takes up to 24 hours). Routine nail clipping and teeth cleaning.
Height/weight: 25 to 30 inches; 85 to 115 pounds.
Activity level: Needs daily exercise.
Intelligence: High; thinks independently.
Trainibility: Needs firm, consistant rules; must be socialized early.
Character: Alert, agressive, loyal.
Good with children: If socialized, good with own family’s and other well-behaved children.
Good with other pets: Excellent with livestock; bossy but accepts other pets if socialized.
Strangers: Suspicious, aggressive on own turf; aloof to friendly when away.
Watchdog: Very territorial, will chase away or bite intruders.
AKC group: Working.
Use: Livestock guard.
Source: DOGFANCY
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Joke
Signs you have a dumb dog:
10. Lengthy pause after "Bow" while it tries to remember "Wow"
9. Buries tail, wags bones
8. When you give him Alpo, he just eats the meat-by products
7. Despite the overwhelming evidence, still smokes two packs a day
6. Showed up at the Whoopi Goldberg roast in cat face
5. Has suffered over two dozed concussions from toilet seat falling on his head
4. Thinks "Snausages" is a real word
3. Voted for Fred Grandy, Love Boat's gopher, because he really thought he'd be a good congressman
2. 2. Spends hours staring at kitchen cabinet, waiting for tiny horse-and-carriage to come out
1. Constantly chasing people named "Katz"
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Poem
Beware
Buyer beware the Breeder
Who tells only of his best
Take the time to ask him
What happened to the rest
The ribbons and the trophies you see
Tell part of a little story
But there's more to a good dog
Then ribbons, trophies, and glory
Breeder beware the Buyer
Who loudly does proclaim
How he loves the puppy
But will keep it on a chain
Puppy beware them both
The Breeder who only seeks fame
The Buyer who would destroy you
By keeping you on a chain
By Carol Kufner
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Web site of the month
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Breed Spotlight
Alaskan Malamute
Personality- Highly intelligent, hardworking dogs with a great capacity for fun. Malamutes make good family pets, but as with all large, strong breeds, make sure your dog is socialized with children early and supervise interaction with very young kids. They learn quickly but get bored easily. A working breed, Malamutes do best when they have a job or stimulating activity to occupy their days.
Ideas of fun- Entering (and winning!) the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, accompanying the family on an ice-fishing expedition, stalking penguins at the city zoo.
Ideal homes- Lots of remote acreage in a cold, northern climate with plenty of other canine company. Homes in the lower latitudes should have air conditioning.
Perfect match- A letter carrier on a delivery route in Siberia, an Alaskan woodcutter, a cross-country ski instructor, a recreational or competitive musher.
Be forewarned- Malamutes were born to pull. In fact, they can easily pull a man off his feet. Teach your Malamute to heel early if you intend to spend much time together on a leash. Better yet, get a sled.
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Dogs born this month...
Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Overachievers, Capricorn dogs try to excel at every thing they attempt. They are patient and tend to persevere. A downside to their tenacity? They’re worrywarts.
Aquarius (January 20-Ferbruary 18): Don’t be surprised if your Aquarian brings home all the neighborhood strays. He’s a party animal with a philanthropic bent, enticing the underprivileged to your home for some food and fun.
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How many dogs does it take to screw in a light bulb? 
Beagle: How many cookies do I get?
