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Sushi: Pet of the Week

PetSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:20:02 -0700

Oh hai, Sushi – this pup may be the result of an "accident," but I don't see how any accident could be this adoro! The cutie pooch is half Corgi and half miniature American Eskimo, which means she's got that fluffy eskimo coat and those wee lil legs of a Corgi. Even though the dog's mix can be best shortened to a corgimo, her owner's sister (our very own sabs) likes to call her a skunkimo . . . probably for that white stripe down the center of her head.

Sushi also inherited some of the herding dog genes and enjoys running circles around each person to round them up – awww, she can run circles around me any day!

Of course I wouldn't leave you hanging so see more adoro pictures in this gallery when you read more.

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Are You a Believer?

PetSugar — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:00:00 -0800

With a house full of pets, it's no surprise that sometimes things don't go as well as planned at the Playboy mansion. Even if you're not a fan of Hugh Hefner, he certainly loves to fill his house with animals . . . and animal lovers. One pooch seems to be suffering from a bizarre problem that causes a girlfriend (Kendra) to enlist the outside help of a puppy psychic.

Although I'm not sure if this did the trick, how do you feel about Extra Sensory Perception for your Extra Sensitive Pet?

The Queen's Corgis Sweep Fidos!

PetSugar — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:56 -0700

Winning both the "Historical Hound" and "Best in World" awards, the Corgi stars of The Queen represented in royal fashion at The Fidos. Four of the five pooches – Anna, Poppy, Megan, Alice, and Oliver – who played the part(s) were present on the red carpet in England at yesterday's event, and are pictured above with Oscar winner, Helen Mirren. The other winners included pups from Year of the Dog ("Comedy Canine"), Shooter ("Blockbuster Bowser"), and short film, Dog Flap ("Cupcake Cinema").

These awards were produced by Toby Rose, also the producer of the prestigious Palm Dog award at the Cannes Film Festival. This event is the world's first international award ceremony exclusively for canine stars of the big screen, and marks the first time dogs have been allowed on the red carpet and into the National Film Theatre building in Southbank. Congratulations!

Tune In, Saturday! Animal Planet's Dogs 101

PetSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:00:03 -0700

I'm super excited for the latest episode of Animal Planet's new series, Dogs 101. Airing every Saturday at 8 p.m., each week it focuses on new dog breeds. Last week, we learned about five breeds (including my absolute fave . . . wink wink) but which will we meet this week? Find out in this slideshow.

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Ed Norton Runs NYC Marathon For Wildlife Conservation: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:48 -0700

Ed Norton to run NYC Marathon for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust - People Pets
Francesca and Sharkey visit the Grand Prix - The Daily Wag
Suckling pig skin a tasty DIY dog snack - Dolittler
Mr. Clucky fights for South Beach residency - PetMD
RIP, Baby walrus dies at New York Aquarium - Paw Nation
Kung Fu Corgi kicks cute butt - Wag Reflex

The Results Are In: Celebrity Pet of the Year!

PetSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:00:29 -0800

Although we don't see shots snapped of him that often (except recent appearances in Vogue and on Oprah), Norman was the big winner for celebrity pet of the year!The corgi-terrier mix was your top pick (with 40 percent of the votes) and I have to agree that his face is pretty darn adoro. He's got the best of both breeds with the long, stout corgi body and the scruffy terrier hair – Jennifer Aniston's pooch is too precious! Recap all the results of our network wide polls and happy endings to 2008!

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The AKC/Eukanuba National Champion Is...

PetSugar — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:30:46 -0800

Even though it was filmed in Long Beach, CA back in December, the 2008 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship premiered on TV Saturday night. Of course, this was a must-watch for North and I as we once again curled up with friends and food to see the pups.

North was pretty sad when Elmer the Boston Terrier didn't place in his group (and went in the bedroom to sulk), but the rest of us tuned in for all the results and seven finalists to come into the ring. There were several familiar faces atop the groups, too, including this pretty pointer, Ch. Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry.

To see which other dogs topped their groups and why this pup looks so familiar, read more.

Sporting: Pointer (Holly)
Terrier: Sealyham Terrier (Merci)
Hound: Scottish Deerhound (Ouija)
Working: Alaskan Malamute (Black Bear)
Toy: Brussels Griffon (Lincoln)
Non-sporting: Standard Poodle (Yes)
Herding: Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Carly)

Champion of the 2008 National Dog Show (as well as a second place group finish at last year's Westminster), the pointer called "Holly" was the big winner this time, too. Even though she's a pretty pup, I was secretly pulling for Merci, brother of the 2007 AKC/Eukanuba National Champion, Charmin. We'll see more furry faces – even some of the same ones, too – at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show less than two weeks away!

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Forget About the Palme d'Or, What About the Palm Dog?

PetSugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:30:48 -0700

With all the excitement of the 2008 Cannes Film Festival hitting the Sugar Network, we don't want to forget about our furry, four-legged actors and actresses out there in showbiz! Not only are animals key players in film, but they deserve an award all their own: The Palm Dog.

An event that began in 2001, The Palm Dog is taking place this year right along side heavy hitters like Angelina and Brad at the UK Film Pavilion at Cannes this Friday. Past Palm Dog winners include "Mops" from Marie Antoinette (2006), "Moses" from Dogville (2003), and "Otis" in The Anniversary Party (2001) which starred Jennifer Jason Leigh and her own pup, Otis!

Remember how excited we got about the Corgi-licious winners of The Fidos last fall? I've heard the pooch starring alongside Julianne Moore in Blindness is the early favorite this year! It's hard for me to say – 'cause I couldn't be with those lucky guests to see that opening premiere at Cannes. Sigh. Stay tuned – I'll bring you the winner list as soon as the ceremony wraps up.

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The Fidos Crown Top Dog From the Silver Screen

PetSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:44:40 -0700

Inspired by the Palm Dog, the canine version of the Palme d'Or award at Cannes each year, the BFI London Film Festival now presents The Fidos, the world's first international awards for dog stars of the big screen on October 28.

Up for grabs are awards in the following categories:

Historical Hound – a dog in a film set in bygone days.
Blockbuster Bowser – for achievement in an action flick.
Comedy Canine – the smoochiest pooch in a romantic comedy.
Cupcake Cinema – dogs in a short film.
Best in World – the top honour, for a top dog.

Among the nominees are dogs featured in movies like Molière and Control. My favorites are the five Corgis (Anna, Poppy, Megan, Alice, and Oliver) from The Queen. Their onscreen mama, Helen Mirren, already won an Oscar for her royal role... and, personally, I found the well-behaved, scene-stealing pups in the film to be worthy of an honor as well.