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Could This Dog Save Cambodia's Tigers?
Meet Maggie, a d-o-g with a j-o-b. The German Wirehaired Pointer is on duty in Cambodia sniffing out tiger poo. That's right, this pooch is sniffing out droppings in one of the country's largest nature reserves starting this week.
The 2008 National Dog Show Champion Is . . .
Oh, by golly, it's a holly jolly dog show this year! That's right, I'm not just caught up in Holiday mania, but the winner of the 2008 National Dog Show was this pretty Pointer, Holly. Her official show name: Champion Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry!
What Do You Know About Pointers?
If you watched Greatest American Dog you're probably familiar with runner up J.D and his daredevil English Pointer and Border Collie mix, Galaxy (sometimes called “G-Money”). Galaxy is known for being athletic and adventurous, and like many Pointers has great power and agile grace. I have already tested you on Border Collies, but what do you know about Pointers?
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Cool or Cruel: Cat vs. Laser Pointer?
While laser pointers seem innocent enough (albeit stressful), there are people who believe they're totally inappropriate play toys. The argument for — "my cat loves it" — is contradicted by kitty behaviorists who say that prey capture is any feline's natural goal. The problem with a laser pointer: kitty never ever comes away with the prey (aka the light) in her grasp.
Pet Pic of the Day: Feeding Time, Part 2
I'm not sure how feeding time works in grammiel's house, but first, we saw Sallie and Mocha patiently waiting for their dinner, and now we catch Charlie, Freckles, and Benson all lined up to eat. I wonder if grammiel's pups just tend to stick together by the patterns on their coats, or if this was a total coincidence. Either way, it's pretty darn cute.
The Scoop: All Dog Coat Types Come From Just Three Genes
Doggie coats range from sleek and straight to coarse and wiry with a lil bit of everything in between. However, a recent study reveals that nearly all types of dog coats come from just three genes!
Combinations and variations of RSPO2, FGF5, and KRT71 create the different types and some breeds, like Bo, the Portuguese water dog, have alterations of all three.
The Scoop: Bertie Bites the Bullet and Swallows Nine Balls, Too
Well, balls are up there on the list of naughty things pups try to eat, but nine of them?! When Bertie's owners spotted his ill-advised snack, they rushed him to a vet where X-rays showed he had nine balls (and a shotgun bullet!) lodged in his tummy.
His stomach could have easily ruptured from the pressure but all's well that ends well as, after two hours of delicate surgery at Clarendon House Veterinary Centre in Maldon, Essex, he's healing up just fine.
The AKC/Eukanuba National Champion Is...
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.
2009 Westminster Winners: Sporting Group
Welcome to Day Two of Westminster kicking off with the Sporting group. Made up of dogs that point the game with their noses (i.e., the pointers), flush the game out (i.e., the spaniels), and then retrieve the game (i.e., the retrievers), these pooches are bred to be busy bees. Bonus points for getting my movie joke there.
Pet Peeves: Does My Dog Really Need to Pee That Often?!
Q: I love walking and jogging with my Pointer, Rosco – when he's ready to run, he totally keeps me in shape! But, unfortunately he wants to stop all the time, like a couple times each block, to pee. Eventually if I start jogging, he'll run as well, but if I'm just walking him on a potty break or slow the pace even a little, he takes it as his cue to go.
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