The BBC will be doing a documentary on how the dog world of pedigree dogs has suffered from breeding. They are having a genetic disease that shows spaniels with their brains being too big (syringomyelia) while boxers are suffering from epilepsy and pugs with breathing problems. The Scientists from the Imperial College in London say that there are only 50 distinct individual types of pug dogs out of ten thousand. A professor named Steve Jones from the genetics at the University College said... Read Full Story
Photo by Jim Lee Well it wasn’t quite that way, but two kids named Holly & Rod Brown from Ponca, Neb. were totally unaware that were about to get a $20,000 dog from their parents friends. You see D.A. Davis, Roger Miller, Leonard Gill, Paul Braunger and Bill Barkley were at the 72nd annual Little Yellow Dog auction that helps the Journal's Mr. Goodfellow Charities. The Charity helps to give out toys and candy to the area children for the Holidays. Read the article by Travis Coleman here... Read Full Story
Ok dog lovers, here is your chance to be part of the Woof Gang Bakery with 100% financing to new franchisees. So I thought that I would pass this on for others who would like to get into the business. Here is a little about Woof Gang Bakery Woof Gang Bakery provides wholesome, quality products that enhance the well-being, health and happiness of beloved canine companions. Woof Gang Bakery’s gourmet dog treats are flavorful, healthy and hand-made using only the finest natural, human... Read Full Story
Photo by Mollie J Hoppes When I read this article it was heart breaking, yet I felt the pain and love that Bernard Christelle had for his dachshund Jasper. You see that Jasper had broke one of his vertebrae and separated his spine a doctor told Bernard about a doggie wheelchair. Bernard said: They told me that Jasper was still healthy but just couldn't use his back legs, so I thought why not just give it a try, and it works perfect. The most touching part of this is when Bernard said... Read Full Story
If you are in the New Jersey area on Saturday the 16th you can bring your dog over to Cranbury and have a fun filled day with your dog for a worthy cause. L'Oréal Paris is Sponsoring the 5th annual event for breast cancer. Some of the other Sponsors are Purina, Milk Bone, Modern Dog, Fido Friendly, Fresh Pets and many more. There are so many dog events that it would take me all day to write them. So check it for your self below. L’Oréal Paris’ Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day Read Full Story
Photo by David P Cardaciotto All's Joseph Harris from Trenton, NJ wanted was a guide dog to help him get around but he received a letter from the Morristown guide dog school called The Seeing Eye Inc. The letter from the school said: We regret to inform you that we will not be able to be of service to you. Our primary concern is with the loose dogs in your area. We would be reluctant to put a Seeing Eye dog at risk by placing him in a neighborhood that has a number of aggressive... Read Full Story
Photo by Brian Medel How many times have people brought a dog from an ad in a newspaper thinking that they were getting a deal. When I read this article it tells the whole story behind the warning of puppy mill dogs. A puppy broker named Gail Benoit of Digby County in Nova Scotia would by puppies for around a hundred dollars and resell them for five hundred to six fifty and you thought that you were getting a deal on this new puppy. Well the dogs that Gail Benoit has been selling lately... Read Full Story
Elmer Zimmerman owner of E&A Kennel in Kutztown, PA and his brother, Ammon Zimmerman, who operated A&J Kennel next door has both shot and killed their dogs. Jessie Smith, the dog law bureau's special deputy secretary said: It's horrible, but it's legal. Tell me how can anyone just be able to go out and shoot all their dogs like that. Law or no law this is totally unacceptable to allow these two men to get away with this. Just because they ran a shabby puppy mill, you shoot 80 of them... Read Full Story
Ok when I first read about this I was a little taken back. After viewing the site I thought that it was a pretty good site for dog lovers who would like to find the right dog for breeding… Here is the sites press release DogMateOnline provides a platform for dog owners who are looking to find a mate for their dog. The service is totally free. Dog owners can submit their requirement through the website. They can also send in their dog's photograph to be uploaded to the site. Interested... Read Full Story
