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Happy Halloween From North!

PetSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:00:07 -0700

Seems only fitting that my little food scavenger was fitted up as a pirate! Thanks to my mom, North didn't have to go costume-less today - and he thought not one, but two ensembles last year meant he would have a break in '09?! Not quite, little boy. Next week, we'll be rounding up all of your costumes so, if you're snapping pics, add them to the group. Happy Howl-o-ween and Meow-lo-ween everybody!

Famke and Licorice's Big Bike Adventure in the Big Apple

PetSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:40:06 -0700

Well hello there, Licky, how I've missed you! The now-8-year-old pooch tried out a different fitness routine - biking. There's been some recent news out in California about banning even recreational cyclists from ~~walking~~ running dogs due to the dangers presented to nearby pedestrians, but this pup seems to be in the clear for people territory.

Personally, I haven't ridden a bike since undergrad (save a couple vacation afternoons) and know my crazy yet scaredy cat pooch would not be too fond of running alongside something like this, even if I wanted to test it out. Have you ever tried this fitness routine, either for a quick trip or a lengthy excursion? Check out Licorice as he scoots alongside Famke in the gallery below before sharing your stories in the comments.

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Do Tell: Could Your Dog Climb a Ladder?

PetSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:20:41 -0700

Summer's officially over. Sigh. I like to think North and I are best suited for dry-land adventures (or boat trips, of course), but this Boston Terrier gives me hope. Guido not only bravely dives off the dock and swims to fetch a toy, he then climbs a ladder at the end! Impressive. I'll be grabbing a life vest and luring North into the water next year!

Happy Eighth Birthday, Licorice!

PetSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:47 -0700

Someone's having a birthday today - Licorice! Famke Janssen's adorable smooshy turns eight years old today. To honor the anniversary of this Boston's birth, check out her favorite traveling and shopping buddy from coast to coast (and Canada!) in this slideshow! Happy "Arf"-day is more like it for this pooch!

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Do Tell: Do Your Pets Open Boxes?

PetSugar — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:39:58 -0700

My lil boy will open a present on command but I can't see him digging into a box! I'm totally impressed by the chompers on this Boston:

Would your pups (or cats!) dive in teeth or claws first and act as your furry package and letter openers, too?

Do Tell: Will Your Pets Destroy Your Things?

PetSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:00:23 -0700

"Oooh, Scooter, Daddy's gonna be mad!" Um, yeah, I'd say. This owner came home to quite the pleasant ~~surprise~~ disaster - not to necessarily cite this as pro-crate-training evidence, but I know I'd look into it after one day of cleaning up this mess. Sound familiar?

Breaking News: RIP, Monk - Q-Tip's Boston Terrier!

PetSugar — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:15:23 -0700

It's a sad, sad day for smooshy lovers as rapper Q-Tip tweeted today the death of his Boston Terrier, Monk:

Monk my dog has passed on. . . . He was a warrior. He had a brain tumor and cushings disease. Miss u already buddy . . .

Named for the Jazz great, Thelonious Monk, I remember this pooch from his appearance on the Martha Stewart Show earlier this year. You know the one where she "crafted with both Q-tips." Check out the pup's scene below.

If you want to see the whole video, including their crafting project, read more.

Super-Cute Video: Boo Takes the Cheese!

PetSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:30:52 -0700

Oh, Boo, you silly villain! If you're gonna take the cheese, you shoulda thought to hide it . . . or gobble it down right away. Luckily this cute smooshy seemed more interested in holding the hunk in her mouth and I'm betting Boo's owner snatched it away after the cameras stopped rolling!

"Boston Terror" Chronicles: North Vs. TubNub (and Microfiber Towel)

PetSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:50:00 -0700

Although I like to think North is pretty neutral to bath time, his pals at Wag Hotel tell me he loved the hydromassage he got on his last stay. In an attempt to recreate that at home, I tested out the FURminator TubNub ($13) on my pooch. A rubbery tool with nubs to massage a pet, work in the shampoo, and stimulate hair follicles during bath time, North seemed to enjoy this easy massage and it left my other hand free to hold him steady.

I finished up his bath time with this Microfiber Towel ($18) - pretty and green, it was barely damp after I dried him off! Check out the products up close, and see how well they cleaned North's fur below!

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What Do You Know About Boston Terriers?

PetSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:57 -0700

Sometimes I feel like a walking Boston Terrier encyclopedia - after all, my love for the smooshy breed goes waaaay back . . . almost seven years! In honor of my lil boy, who definitely fits the personality description of spunky yet affectionate, test your breed knowledge in this quiz!

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