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Video: Mariah's J.J. Talks Back to the Paps

PetSugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:30:50 -0700

Even though J.J. may not have been our puppy of the year, you've gotta admit he's pretty darn cute. His co-starring role isn't just with the paparazzi, check him out in a new promo video for Mariah Carey's album, E=MC², released today!

Well, well, well I wonder if that's what all celebripups think . . . do you agree?

Name Famously Furry Faces: Jack Russell Terrier Edition!

PetSugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:10:58 -0700

We've brushed up on the breed itself, but what do you know about Jack Russell pups belonging to famous people? Test yourself and check out some cute terrier faces in the process.

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Who does this pup belong to? (Hint: It's her third JRT.)

What Do You Know About Jack Russell Terriers?

PetSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:00:48 -0700

Highly intelligent and highly recognizable, these pups are often trained to play on big and small screens. Are you already an JRT expert, or do you need to brush up on your breed trivia? Make like a terrier and dig in to take this quiz!

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Reader's Choice: Share Your Fave Animals on TV!

PetSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Thinking up all those pets from classic TV got me wondering if I could possibly name a fave of all time. I thought I'd open it up to all of you who had such great ideas for movie star pets – do you simply adore any animals from TV, past or present? Be it reality stars or simply Tom&Jerry, as long as the pet played a major, recurring role in the show, that's fair game. The more the merrier, let me hear 'em in those comments below!

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Anastasia Breaks World Balloon Popping Record!

PetSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 03:00:44 -0700

Every animal has a talent! Some can walk on two legs, some seem to talk to us, and others just want to pop some balloons. Obvi. On Live! With Regis and Kelly last week, Anastasia, the Jack Russell, showed her unique talent by popping 100 balloons in 44.8 seconds, beating the previous world record by almost ten seconds! My favorite part of this video isn't Anastasia's crazy high pitched whining as she's waiting to attack the pack of balloons – it's the part where Regis says, "Let's get it on!" So hilarious. Check out the video of Anastasia in action below.

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Pet Pic of the Day: Clooney's Intruder

PetSugar — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:04 -0700

"Uh, excuse me sir, that's my bed."

Congrats to Clooney and doodlebug for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Have you submitted your favorite photos to our Pet Pics group yet? If you do, you may see them on the pages of PetSugar!

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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Pet Pic of the Day: Morgan and Tara Play at the Lake

PetSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:00:48 -0700

Hummm. . . I wonder who is going to win this tug-o-war?

Congrats to Morgan, Tara, and ladyr for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Have you submitted your favorite photos to our Pet Pics group yet? What are you waiting for? You may see your furry pals featured on PetSugar!

Meet the New Breed on the Block: Jackahuahua

PetSugar — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:30:00 -0700

My pal Giggle is always on the ball! Flipping through the pages of this month's InTouch magazine, she came across these pics of this adorable new dog breed and alerted me ASAP! Crossed between a Jack Russell and Chihuahua, this little pint sized Jackahuahua is more lap dog than ball of energy, says breeder Suzy Mainprice:

"The Chihuahua takes out a lot of the natural instincts of the others, so you get more of a pet."

I think these little mutts are super cute, and their coloring reminds me of a certain closely clipped pup belonging to another Sugar Staffer!

Interview With the Referee of Puppy Bowl V (Part I)

PetSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:38:08 -0800

Ummm, of course, I jumped at the chance to interview the referee of Puppy Bowl because I can barely imagine a cooler job! Lucky for us, Ref. Andrew had tons to say about what he describes as "puppies pretending to play football in a miniature football stadium with 'Puppy Penalties,' 'Fido First Downs,' and 'Terrier Tackles' – it's the cutest two hours of television you could ever ask for."I agree and will absolutely tune into Animal Planet on Feb.1 at 3 p.m. to the action on the gridiron. Find out what it's like behind the scenes and start the first of my two-part interview below.

PetSugar: How did you get this job?
Ref: I'd say that it's very similar to American Idol where they fill arenas with potential hopefuls that want to be the ref . . . but, in reality, I was already working for Animal Planet. I like to think I was born into the position. Some people are teachers, some people are firemen, and I referee adorable little puppies pretending to play football – it was meant to be.

PetSugar: What's your practice like in the off-season?
Ref: It's a strict regimen. I mostly eat carbohydrates and sugars to stay fueled and I train in dog parks with big dogs so that I'm ready for the little ones. I've got a really strict exercise regimen as well – gotta be in tip-top shape for the puppies.

Learn more about the "athletes" themselves and read more.

PetSugar: How many players are there?
Ref: All together there are 38 dogs. This year they're all shelter puppies and they've actually all been adopted by the time you see the show on air. That's really the message behind Puppy Bowl and why we're so excited about it: Puppies need to be adopted as well as adults – big dogs, medium-sized dogs, there is a dog out there for everyone.

PetSugar: Do you spend time with the pups beforehand?
Ref: I get to meet all the athletes before the game and I give them a little pep talk. I tell them I want a clean game in advance: 'Listen, I'm glad you're here but we need a clean game and I need some order on the field.' And I think they appreciate that.

PetSugar: Where do they come from?
Ref:The show's filmed in Silver Spring, MD, (which is right outside Washington, DC) and we use regional shelters like the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Furry Friends Network – there are so many animals out there that need to be adopted in local shelters, and Petfinder's always a big help in getting us dogs. These are all adopted, which is awesome, but go on Petfinder.com and see all the different ways you can adopt and see puppies and dogs available at shelters near you.

PetSugar: I'm excited for Puppy Bowl V – what was your most memorable moment from last year?
Ref: I don't remember the exact name of the dog, it might have been Abigail, a Jack Russell. So, of course, I have to throw my flag for penalties. What happened was I threw my flag and I looked down to retrieve my flag and it's gone – Abigail's running around the field with my flag. So here I am chasing after her, in front of the cameras, and I want to show who's in charge here. It was tough but I got my flag back but not without some excitement before then.

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