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Gobble, Gobble Gift Guide: Turkey Toys For Thankful Dogs

PetSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:36 -0800

If you're attending a budget Thanksgiving dinner at a home with a four-legged pal, in addition to your potluck dish for the humans, this roast turkey is fresh out of the oven for doggies' delight.

Greedy pooches will get a bite, tug, gnaw, and kick out of this toy – after all, each of the legs and the body have a squeaker for five times the fun! Some will surely hoard turkey parts for later so detachable limbs are a bonus for stashing or sharing in multiple pet households. Oh, and what's that green thing you ask? Why a sprig of rosemary, of course. Ha!

Check out the rest of my T'giving gift guide to make pups thankful for turkey below.

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Fur-vival of the Fittest: Behind-the-Scenes at the World Dog Games

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:00:29 -0800

Think Olympics, but for dogs. The World Dog Games took place in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 1 and included four canine sports and tons of furry competitors. Check it out and learn all about them in this slideshow!

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Can You Tell Which Dog Name Is Wackiest For a Shot at $1,000?

PetSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

There's a new faceoff in town and this time we're tackling those dog names. Remember when I shared the top 10 crazy dog and cat names? Well, I already gathered up the top 50 silly calls for kitties and now it's up to you to decide Which Dog Name Is Wackiest? to see for yourself. Need I mention, every time you play you're eligible to win big? We'll be giving away a $1,000 grand prize every month - you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once each time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) While there's no guarantee that you'll win, I'm betting at least one of these names will make you crack a smile. Get started!

Dog Drying Robe: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

PetSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:15 -0700

There's nothing like slipping into a warm robe after a shower on a cold day . . . and now the luxury has gone to the dogs. This new Dog Drying Robe ($39-$69) is made of microfiber for any pooch that just had a bath, or spent a little too much time frolicking in the rain.

Simply slip it over his head, place his paws in and wrap around his body with Velcro fasteners - yes, that's easier said than done. Would your pup snuggle right into this (like a dog Snuggie) or shake and squirm his way away?

Super-Cute Gallery: It's All About Stump Now!

PetSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:00:35 -0800

Last night this pup made all kinds of history being the first Sussex Spaniel and the oldest dog ever to win Westminster. I think Stump's rather stumptastic and my favorite thing about this pup is hands down (paws up) this trick. Doesn't he look like he's pretending to be a stump posing like that?!

As cute as the pup was in the show ring at MSG, his life hasn't been easy. Although he won the Sporting group when he last competed in 2004, he got a mysterious illness shortly thereafter – "his whole body completely quit" – and spent 19 days in a Texas A&M hospital before being miraculously cured. Since then he's just been hanging out and doing whatever he wants to do . . . and, last night, he wanted to win.

To see Ch Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee up close, read more.

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2009 Westminster Winner: Best in Show!

PetSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:00:12 -0800

It's the moment I've been waiting for! The results are in for all seven groups. I've listed the competing pups and the last time their breed took Best in Show at Westminster:

Group	Breed	Name	Last Won In
Hound	Scottish Deerhound	Tiger	Never
Terrier	Scottish Terrier	Sadie	1995
Non-Sporting	Standard Poodle	Yes	1991
Herding	Puli	Conrad	Never
Sporting	Sussex Spaniel	Stump	Never
Toy	Brussels Griffon	Lincoln	Never
Working	Giant Schnauzer	Spirit	Never

See who won it all when you read more.

Stumpy! I mean, Stump, is the Best in Show at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! The oldest winner in the history of Westminster at 10 years old, this Sussex Spaniel last won his group in 2004! I'll be following up with more info and photos of this cute fella as soon as he digs – I mean I dig – it up! Until then, we salute you, Champion "Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee."

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Play "Which Dog Name Is Wackiest?" For a Chance to Win Big!

PetSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:26 -0700

Big Dogs or Small Dogs?

PetSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:30:27 -0700

While I made my choice for a Boston Terrier partially based on apartment space, I can think of breeds both big and small that I love. I have friends that strongly identify as "big dog" or "small dog" people – and frequently turn their noses up (or down) at the other – how about you?

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Two Bizarre Ways to Put Your Dogs to Work at a Tailgate

PetSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:51 -0800

It's nearly game time - since your dogs' tail waggin' tailgate is already in full effect, now it's your turn . . . to get them a gift that keeps on giving.

The ~~stylish~~ functional Tailgate Companion has six pockets to put your pooch to work - use it to hold grilling essentials, icy beverages, or even mustard and ketchup (if he's not already sporting it).

If that's not quite his style, swap out a normal neckpiece for the new Kurgo Wander Collar. Its leash ring doubles as a bottle opener. Kinda brilliant in theory yet, while there aren't any laws about walking a dog while drunk, I'm guessing this could violate an open-container policy on normal city streets. But at a tailgate - no problemo.

Do you think these items are more cool . . . or more crazy?

To the Rescue: Can Adult Dogs Eat Puppy Formula?

PetSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:55:24 -0800

Can they? Yes. Should they? Probably not. Although not that different ingredient-wise than adult formulas, puppy-specific kibble usually has more fat and protein.

The meat sources are likely listed first (ie, in higher proportion) for a growing body, which obviously makes it more appealing to an adult dog. The high protein and caloric content can make adult dogs overweight super quickly, so there's a reason the packaging says to only feed to the lil ones for a limited time - that meal for an extended period of time is damaging and dangerous to health.

In fact, some breeders of large dogs (especially those prone to weight issues or bloat) recommend not feeding these puppy formulas more than a few months due to the high content of all those things mentioned above. Did you feed your pets puppy food or move straight into adult bits for the babes?

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