Quote of the month
"If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater..... suggest that he wear a tail."
-Fran Lebowitz
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Canine Trivia
Dogs and humans are the only animals with prostates.
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Breed of the month
Shar-Pei
Origin: China
Life span: 7 to 12 years.
Grooming: Brush weekly; clean lip folds daily, ears every one to two weeks, and bathe every two to four weeks; routine nail clipping and teeth cleaning.
Height: 28-30 inches.
Weight: 40-55 pounds.
Activity level: Varies. Some are athletes and others prefer a sedentary lifestyle.
Intelligence: Clever, intuitive, may be manipulative.
Trainibility: Good, but needs firm rules and a determined handler.
Character: Dominant, independent, devoted, wary.
Good with children: Most are good, family oriented.
Good with other pets: Early socialization minimizes natural dog and interspecies aggression.
Strangers: Aloof and watchful. Most become friendly with regular visits.
Watchdog: Yes.
AKC group: Non-sporting.
Use: Family Companion.
Source: DOGFANCY
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Joke
All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From My Dog...
If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you'll get what you want.
Don't go out without ID.
Be direct with people; let them know exactly how you feel by piddling on their shoes.
Be aware of when to hold your tongue, and when to use it.
Leave room in your schedule for a good nap.
Always give people a friendly greeting. A cold nose in the crotch is effective.
When you do something wrong, always take responsibility (as soon as you're dragged out from under the bed).
If it's not wet and sloppy, it's not a real kiss.
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Poem
Million Times
A Million times we've called you,
A Million tears we've cried.
If love could've saved you,
You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place,
No one else will ever fill.
It broke our heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
Part of us went with you,
The day God took you Home.
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Web site of the month
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Breed Spotlight
Clumber Spaniel
Personality- Easygoing, fun-loving, affectionate, reserved but not shy. Intelligent enough to be a superlative working dog but quiet enough to make an excellent home companion.
Ideas of fun- Smiling benevolently while several children play nearby. Strolling through the neighborhood at a dignified pace with its owners. Curling up on the couch and waiting for you to come home. Eating and sleeping.
Ideal homes- Country home with lots of kids. Active, elderly couple who like to take long walks. Official mascot and greeter at New England bed-and-breakfast inn.
Perfect match- Large, active family. Dad likes to go pheasant hunting on the weekends, Mom does morning power walks around the neighborhood, and the children practice dog brushing and fetch in the back yard.
Be forewarned- To live with a Clumber, you must at least tolerate white dog hair and occasional slobber. Clumbers make great couch potatoes. Their linebacker build can give way to that armchair-quarterback paunch, given the opportunity to curl up and wait for the next meal. Daily activity is required to keep these hard-bodies from going soft.
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Dogs born this month...
Scorpio (October 24-November 22): Intuitive and imaginative, Scorpio pets are highly intelligent. Yet they have a vindictive streak, so be careful! These are one-owner dogs—you’re stuck with yours!
Sagittarius (November 23-December 22): Moss doesn’t grow on this rolling stone. The Sagittarian needs freedom and space. A crate just won’t do. Exercise your little hobo if you want it to be happy.
