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Pet Pic of the Day: Bailey and Jager Are Ready For Xmas

PetSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:30:50 -0800

You know the holidays are here when the weather turns cold, there's an extra ten percent off at the mall, and you see random dogs walking around with Santa hats on. If these two are any indication, Christmas will be here in no time!

Congrats to Bailey, Jager, and hanako66 for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Don't forget to submit your favorite photos to our Pet Pics group - you may see your furry pals on the pages of PetSugar!

What Did We Learn About the Latest Breeds on Dogs 101?

PetSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:37:51 -0800

I'm super excited for the next episode of Dogs 101 on Animal Planet. Airing every Saturday at 8 p.m., each show focuses on five dog types. Last week, we learned quite a bit about the following breeds – I've included a fun fact, and furry face, for each pooch. Check 'em out in this slideshow!

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Pet Pic of the Day: Banjo and Blue Are Window Buddies

PetSugar — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:02 -0700

Although some dogs don't like to share their toys, it's essential to share a window to the outside world when you're traveling by car. All those new smells are important to take in! It's a science really, kinda like wine tasting. Just ask Banjo and Blue, who can smell home from five miles away.

Congrats to Banjo, Blue, and tngirly for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Don't forget to post your favorite piccys to our Pet Pics group. You may see your snapshot on the pages of PetSugar!

Can You Name Sadie Frost's Pooch?

PetSugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:00:28 -0700

Well Sadie Frost certainly keeps busy between her FrostFrench clothing line, attending events overseas, and walking with her super-cute pooch. The paps caught up with this duo near their London home on May 6, and I'm curious if you know where the fuzzy Bichon's Beatle-inspired name came from? Test yourself with the choices below (and then see a closeup shot)!

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2009 Westminster Winners: Non-Sporting Group

PetSugar — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:00:07 -0800

It's the group closest to my heart, the hodge-podge Non-Sporting pups! Of course, no Boston Terriers placed in the top four – North says robbed as usual! – but I do see two other smooshies up there, including an Annabelle lookalike.Between the 18 pups that don't quite fit into any of the other six groups, which of these dogs captured the title? Find out and read more.

No real surprise to me as "Yes" the Standard Poodle, who won this group at the last two AKC/Eukanuba shows (but lost to Remy last year), captures the Non-Sporting group for 2009. I was really pulling for those smooshies, too – next year, I can feel it!

For the Non-Sporting group, the results were:

Poodle (Standard): Ch Randenn Tristar Affirmation. Female born Jan. 31, 2003.
French Bulldog: Ch Lebull's Midnight Confessions. Female born Aug. 16, 2005.
Bulldog: Ch Kepley's Showbiz Razzle Dazzle. Female born Jan. 11, 2007.
Bichon Frise: Gemstone Spoiled To Perfection. Female born Feb. 4, 2005.

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Do Tell: Do You Agree With America's Pick For Obama?

PetSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:30:55 -0700

Remember that poll to help America pick a pooch for Barack Obama? Although rescuing is usually a good option, his daughters suffer from allergies, meaning a hypoallergenic dog would do best in this home. Timed to coincide with his acceptance of the Democratic Party nomination, the AKC's released the results: a Poodle.

Personally, of the five finalists (Bichon Frise, Chinese Crested, Miniature Schnauzer, Poodle, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier), I was pulling for the mini Schnauzer - do you agree with the suggestion of any of the three sizes of poodles, or do you have a different idea?

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The Scoop: Obamas Plan on Adding to the Family

PetSugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:00:54 -0700

In a recent interview with Access Hollywood, once again Barack Obama declared that, win or lose, their family would be welcoming a new addition: a dog! It seems everyone has an opinion on which pooch he should choose as the AKC released a list of five hypoallergenic dogs for his daughters' allergies (Bichon Frise, Chinese Crested, Miniature Schnauzer, Poodle, or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier), and even animal rights activists share their opinions. In a letter to the senator, PETA expressed their view on why Mr. Obama should be looking at shelters instead of breeders:

Millions of Great American Mutts - the dog that should be our national dog - are set to die in our nation's extremely overcrowded pounds and shelters for lack of good homes. Adopting an animal not only saves a life, but demonstrates compassion, and the companion animal overpopulation crisis deserves attention from all Americans.

Although the Obamas have already expressed interest in rescuing a dog, I'm sure no matter which dog they choose they will give their new furry friend the love and attention it deserves. I can't wait to see the new addition!

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2008 Westminster Winners: Non-Sporting Group

PetSugar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:20:31 -0800

This hodge-podge collection has a special place in my heart for my little North is part of the Non-Sporting group! I learned during last night's show that, not only is it made up of pups that didn't fit any other group, originally there were just two groups – the Sporting and the Non-Sporting. As new groups formed and split off, first the Hounds and Terriers separated from the Sporting and the Toys and Working split from the Non-Sporting, with Herding later breaking away from the Working. But, who topped the remaining pooches in the Non-Sporting group that competed last night? To see their winner, read more.

Ahh! "Remy" the Standard Poodle! I can't say I was surprised as poodles often capture this group ("Yes" won at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show) but I was really pulling for the Bulldog who has entered the AKC most popular breed list for the first time in 75 years. He was so adorable (and adorably slow) so maybe next year he'll come out on top.

For the Non-Sporting group, the results were:

Poodle (Standard): Ch Brighton Minimoto. Female born June 20, 2004.
Bulldog: Ch Cherokee Legend Rock. Male born Nov. 19, 2004.
Bichon Frise: Ch Paray's Paragon. Male born Mar. 12, 2004.
Tibetan Terrier: Ch Players Prodigy. Male born Aug. 22, 2002.

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