Tuesday Top Ten: Dog Commercials
February 9, 2010
Have you seen the Traveler’s Insurance commercial where the dog tries to put his bone in a safety deposit box at the bank, then can’t sleep because he’s worried about it? How about the one for Denta-Stix that shows the dogs with doggie dentures? These are two of my favorites, which prompted me to do some research on commercials with doggie stars.
According to LePaws, a Hollywood talent agency that represents animal actors, one of every three television commercials features a dog.
I tried to find commercials that weren’t specifically for dog-related products, although the Denta-Stix one was too cute not to include in my top ten.
Update on Moochie & Co.
February 8, 2010
As promised, the manager at Moochie & Co at Easton (Columbus, OH) sent me pictures of the wine-loving dog, Ruby, who lives with store employee Mandy when she’s not trying to escape from Moochie’s to the wine shop down the mall. [Read more]
George, the Gentle Giant
February 8, 2010
OK, these look photo-shopped to me, but Hoax-Slayer says it’s true, so I’m going to pass along this story.
Puppy Bowl today at 3:00 pm
February 7, 2010
This looks just too cute! Tune in to Animal Planet today at 3 pm Eastern for the Puppy Bowl – a prelude to the Super Bowl. Wonder if they’ll have awesome commercials, too?
Saturday Survey: When do you play with your dog?
February 6, 2010
I recently wrote an article about activities you can do with your dog during the long, cold winter. And it got me to wondering – when’s your favorite season to play with your dog?
What do Greg Louganis & Oprah Winfrey have in common?
February 5, 2010
Courtesy Oprah Winfrey
Both the former Olympic diving champion and the current talk show queen were featured on People Pets this week with their cute-as-a-button dogs. BTW – I can’t believe Louganis has gone totally grey – makes me feel like I might be getting old, too!
Ways pets improve your health
February 4, 2010
Check out this slideshow from WebMD on how pets improve your health. We’ve always known our dogs make us feel better, but here is actual scientific proof that living with an animal can enhance your mood, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight depression, and strengthen the immune system.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Trends from the 2009 list of AKC top breeds
February 3, 2010
In addition to the national list of breed popularity, the AKC also publishes lists of the most popular dog breeds in 50 of the largest cities in the United States. According to their press release, some trends they noticed include:
- The ever-popular Lab is slowly losing ground in some towns – more U.S. cities featured a breed other than the Labrador Retriever in its top spot this year than in 2008. The breeds responsible for ousting the 19 year national favorite? The German Shepherd ranked first in Columbus, Detroit, Honolulu, Memphis, Miami Providence and West Palm Beach; the Yorkshire Terrier triumphed in Oakland, Tampa, NYC, and Philadelphia; the Bulldog rose to the top in L.A.; and the Bull Terrier was a favorite in Newark, NJ.
- The Bulldog is a favorite in California, perhaps due to celeb owners such as Adam Sandler, Kelly Osborne and John Legend. The breed reached the top spot in Los Angeles, the only city where it currently reigns as number one. The wrinkled pooch nearly reached the top in San Diego as well, coming in at the 2nd spot.
- South Florida loves its German Shepherd Dog. The breed ranks first in West Palm Beach as well as Miami, where it has held the top spot since 2002, the first year the American Kennel Club started tracking city registration statistics.
- Providence is the only U.S. city where the Labrador Retriever does not factor into the Top 5. Despite ranking second in 2008, the breed dropped off the list, making room for the German Shepherd in first place, along with the Yorkshire Terrier, Golden Retriever, Boxer and Poodle.
- Unusual breeds on local top five lists include the Bull Terrier (1st in Newark), the Mastiff (4th in Des Moines), the Miniature Pinscher and Shetland Sheepdog (3rd and 5th, respectively, in Richmond) and the Chihuahua (3rd in Honolulu).
What breed do you see the most of where you live?
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tuesday’s Top Ten: AKC-Registered Dog Breeds in 2009
February 2, 2010
The American Kennel Club has recently released its list of the breeds most registered with them in 2009. Although purebred guardians are under no obligation to register their dogs, and mixed-breed families aren’t allowed to register, this list is used as one indication of the popularity of the various breeds.
Countdown to 2010 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
February 1, 2010
The doggies are coming! The doggies are coming! The 134th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show will be held in just two weeks at Madison Square Gardens in NYC.
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