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Dogs 101: What Did You Learn in Episode 106?

PetSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:28 -0800

Can you believe we've learned about 30 dogs so far on Dogs 101? (Refresh your memory on them here.) Well, I tuned in last week and took some notes on the five latest breeds. I've included a fun fact, and furry face, for each pooch – check 'em out in this slideshow, then tune in to Animal Planet on Saturday at 8 p.m to meet more dogs!

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2009 Westminster Winners: Hound Group

PetSugar — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:00:51 -0800

As usual, the first group we saw at the big show was the Hound group. Even though Uno is now retired (yet still making his rounds all over NYC . . . and the country for that matter), I was curious to see what pups would come out on top this year around. Between the speedy "sight" hounds and the great sniffing "scent" hounds, as long as you're not saving the results on your TiVo, find out who came out on top when you read more.

It's the Scottish Deerhound capturing this group! Fairly similar in appearance to the Irish Wolfhound that came in second, you may remember one of these breeds from a past episode of Gossip Girl – we never quite settled on which dogs the Archibalds own, but how I digress!

The top placing pups in this group were:

Scottish Deerhound: Ch Gayleward's Tiger Woods. Male born Jan. 11, 2002.
Irish Wolfhound: Ch Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle. Male born Aug. 25, 2005.
Bloodhound: Ch Quiet Creek's Mi Amor. Female born Feb. 5, 2003.
Dachshund (Wirehaired): Ch Daybreak's Awesome Blossom W. Female born July 14, 2004.

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To the Rescue: Bloat

PetSugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:51 -0800

While bloat is a fairly common (even deadly) ailment, it is not another way to say a pup is overweight! Much like pharyngeal gag reflexes (aka, reverse sneezes), it has a serious scientific name: gastric torsion. This occurs when a deep-chested dog has a full tum (of food or water) and then engages in vigorous activity or exercise. Pups like this Great Dane have stomachs that are not attached to their ribcages, so when it's heavy and full (the "before"), it can flip around and block the intestinal track (the "after").

What other breeds are commonly bothered and how can you prevent this? Find out when you read more.

Help combat bloat before it happens:

Feed multiple, smaller meals throughout the day instead of one large meal.
Make sure pets rest for 45 minutes to one hour after eating before any vigorous exercise.
If you notice your pup gulps food or water, consider a "slowing bowl" like the Drink Better or DogPause.

This typically affects the Akita, Great Dane, German Shepherd, Saint Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, Doberman Pinscher, Weimaraner, Bloodhound, and other large mixed breed dogs.

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