I’m watching The Weather Channel, waiting for the snow to reach us here in Canton, Ohio, and realizing that there is snow deep into the south, where they are not quite as used to it as we are. So, a few cold weather tips for you and your dog:
1. Bring your dog inside if at all possible.
2. If the dog must stay outside, provide straw or blankets and a shelter where s/he can get out of the wind. Continue reading Top Ten Cold Weather Tips
Hot off the presses, The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today that the loveable Lab once again is the number one most popular breed in the United States.
While the Labrador Retriever remains a constant at the top of the charts, the big mover and shaker in 2017 was the French Bulldog. The easygoing, playful, adaptable Frenchie not only jumped two spots to number four, it knocked the Beagle out of the top five for the first time since 1998.
“The Labrador Retriever has its paws firmly planted in Americans’ hearts,” said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. “It’s such a versatile and family friendly breed. Don’t underestimate the power of the Frenchie, though! Its adaptability and loveable temperament make it very appealing to a wide variety of people. The French Bulldog is poised for a takeover.”
In addition to the country’s most popular, rare breeds were on the rise in 2017. The Norwegian Buhund rose four spots (174th to 170th), Skye Terriers rose six spots (178th to 172nd), Canaan Dogs jumped six spots (181st to 175th), and Harriers rose three spots (186th to 183rd).
The current top ten list:
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Golden Retriever
4. French Bulldog
5. Bulldog
6. Beagle
7. Poodle
8. Rottweiler
9. Yorkie
10. German Shorthaired Pointer
Kinda mad my favorite, the Beagle, is out of the top five, but my second favorite, the Golden is hanging in!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Still hunting for the perfect gift for the dog lover on your list? Check out this top ten list of holiday gifts from Woof Pack Trails blog.
It can be challenging to find the right gift for your – or someone else’s furry family member amid the plethora of toys and treats on the market. Here are 10 gift ideas from high-tech to practical to consider: Continue reading Thursday Top Ten: Holiday Gifts for the Dog Lover
Last Tuesday, the AKC released their list of the most registered purebreds in 2016, also known as the most popular breeds. ICYMI, the top ten dogs from last year were:
10. Boxer
9. Yorkie
8. Rottweiler
7. Poodle
6. French Bulldog
5. Beagle
4. Bulldog
3. Golden Retriever
2. German Shepher
1. Labrador Retriever
Did you dog(s) make the list?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Yes, I know the Top Ten list belongs on Tuesday, but I was out of town. So you don’t have to wait clear until next week, I’m bringing you a special Top Ten on Wednesday: Random Dog Tweets. (Not treats, tweets.) Continue reading Top Ten Random Dog Tweets
Nope, it’s not Tuesday, but I needed to get this Top Ten list up in time for people to prepare for the upcoming granddaddy of all dog shows, the 2014 Westminster Kennel Club All-Breed Show.
You can catch the Finals of the Masters Agility Championship on Fox Sports 1 from 7 – 9 pm ET on Saturday, February 8th. The conformation show is on CNBC Monday, February 7th from 8 – 11 pm ET and on USA Network on Tuesday, February 8th from 8 – 11 pm ET.
If your television is glued to the Olympics, check back here often. I’ll be live-blogging both events – a little during the day, but a lot during the evening.
Here are the answers to some of the questions you might have about dog shows in general and Westminster in particular.
Continue reading Top Ten Westminster 2014 FAQs
Blind Dog Rescue Alliance is a group of volunteers spread throughout the United States and Canada dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired dogs by rescuing dogs in shelters, assisting blind dog owners, and educating the public about these wonderful dogs.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Tips for Living with a Blind Dog
Today marks a brand new year, and it’s time to find out what your dog intends to accomplish. He just faxed over his list, so I’ll share it with you, in case you were wondering.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: New Year’s Resolutions From Your Dog
It’s the Dog Lady’s birthday today, so I cheated and picked up content from another site to share with you today.
Found this post on the Mighty Might Dog Gear Forum, and just had to share! Kudos to whoever wrote it – I found it hysterical!
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Ways the Miss America Pageant Would be Different if Judged by Dogs
A friend of mine just gave me a copy of the June issue of Dog Fancy, where they list the top ten dog parks in America. In case you missed their article, here are the rankings. I’m proud to say that my favorite park, Stow, Ohio’s Bow Wow Beach, made the cut.