Archive for December, 2007

What’s a Shar Pei?

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

These dogs are easily recognizable and most people know them as those “wrinkly face dogs”. The Chinese Shar Pei is a very cute dog, and today I am going to focus on various aspects of the breed to get you better acquainted with them! Happy reading! Physical Description of the Shar Pei: Height: around 20 [...]

Pet Toys Could Pose a Danger

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Did it seem like every time you turned on the television this year you were hearing about children’s toys being recalled due to the toxic levels of lead? Children’s toys may not be the only ones affected. The toys your pet plays with and chews on every day could contain toxic levels of lead. I [...]

Michael Vick Sentenced Today!!

Monday, December 10th, 2007

As most of you know, Michael Vick pled guilty earlier this year to bankrolling an illegal dog fighting ring. Today, his sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson, the punishment? 23 months in prison. In August of this year, he pled guilty to funding “Bad Newz Kennels” and to helping kill [...]

The Pampered (Standard) Poodle

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Today I thought I would focus on one of the more elegant, high-maintenance breed of dogs: the Standard Poodle. This breed can be thought of as snotty, stuck up, or just plain bratty. The Poodle can also be extremely graceful and is often a champion in the show ring. If you are thinking about getting [...]