Dog Owners Plea over Micro Chip Dogs

Pet owners have been urged by an animal welfare charity to ensure their dogs' microchip details are kept up to date.
The appeal, by the Scottish SPCA, came after six stray micro-chipped dogs were handed in to a Glasgow rescue centre.
The animals' owners cannot be traced as the information on a central microchip register is out of date.
It is believed that they moved to the Glasgow area and forgot to update their contact details. The SSPCA hopes the owners can still be traced.
The dogs being cared for in the charity's re-homing centre in Glasgow were registered as living in central Scotland and the north of England.
Normally dogs which have been micro chipped can be re-united with their owners in a matter of hours.
When owners cannot be identified the dogs are usually put up for re-homing after seven days.
The SSPCA has extended that period in the case of these strays in the hope the owners come forward.
Source: BBC News

Funny Pictures of dogs

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Gangs use violence to steal pets

Labradors are among the most popular targets for dog thieves
An animal charity says criminal gangs are becoming increasingly prepared to use violence to steal pets.

Dog Lost says there are cases of gangs threatening owners with knives and even guns to steal rare or expensive dogs.

Spokeswoman Jane Hayes said it took over 100 calls a week from owners that believe their dogs have been stolen.

The Missing Pets Bureau, which says one-third of missing dogs are actually stolen, reports a surge in owners using pet detectives to find their animals.

Ms Hayes, of Dogs Lost, said that part of the problem was that the police did not take dog thefts seriously.

"We have a few forces lately that have been working together with us and we've almost cut it out in their areas, when it's known that the police will help.

"There are two types of dog thief. You've got your professionals that travel around the country and they're after the working dogs - lurchers, terriers, labradors, and then unfortunately the biggest increase lately is inner city, where it's basically for drug money.

"They see a dog tied up outside a shop, they walk off with it and sell it round the corner in the local pub for £20, £30.

"Unfortunately these ones get more and more violent. Now they realise they're desperate for money they're attacking owners at knifepoint in parks in daylight."

Ms Hayes said owners should make sure their animal is identifiable, by use of a microchip or similar methods, and to also vary their regular walking routes.
Source: BBC News

US tycoon's '$8bn to dog welfare'

US tycoon's '$8bn to dog welfare'

Leona Helmsley left $12m to her pet dog, Trouble
The late US real estate tycoon Leona Helmsley reportedly wanted her estimated $8bn fortune spent on dogs.
She left instructions that her estate go towards dog welfare, according to the New York Times, and animal welfare groups are elated.
The newspaper said that while her wishes were not part of her will courts do consider expressions of intent.
Mrs Helmsley, who died last August aged 87, was dubbed the "Queen of Mean" during a trial in 1989 for tax evasion.
She left a $12m (£6m) inheritance to her pet dog, Trouble, explicitly leaving out two of her grandchildren.
But in April a Manhattan judge reduced the trust fund for the nine-year-old Maltese to $2m and the grandchildren received $6m each.
Charities said the money could be used to rescue dogs from disaster zones and to tackle dog fighting, rabies in China and India as well as the canine over-population problem.
Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society, said US charitable foundations, like that established by Mrs Helmsley, were legally required to spend 5% of their assets per year.
On an $8bn estate, that would be $400m - three times the Humane Society's annual budget, he told AP news agency.

Poem for New Pet Owners

Don't smell crotches, don't eat plants, Don't steal food or underpants. Don't eat my socks; don't grab my hair,,, DON'T RIP THE STUFFING FROM THAT CHAIR!!
Don't eat those peas, don't touch that bush, Don't chew my shoes, what IS this mush!?! Eat your cookies, drink your drink, Outta the toilet! Outta the sink!
AWAY FROM THE LITER BOX, IT'S FOR THE CAT! (and must you kiss me after that!?!) Raising a puppy is not for the lazy, Those rugrats are funny, but also quite crazy.
Don't despair through the toil and the strife. "Cause after three years you'll get back your life! So lets go for walkies, so you can do your "thing" And maybe I'll get back my diamond ring!
-Author unknown

DogCents

Why is it that my heart is so touched whenever I meet a dog lost in our noisy streets? Why do I feel such anguished pity when I see one of these creatures coming and going, sniffing everyone, frightened, despairing of even finding its master? I have a great dog. She's half lab, half pit bull and good combination. Sure, she might bite off my leg, but she'll bring it back. Dogs are lousy poker players. When they get a good hand they wag their tails.

Face to Face

Wuff! Wuff! Im looking for some Dog Blogs ! I heard Dogcents is pretty good!! Wuff! Wuff! Just got to add my password -Rin-tin- tin and I'm in...

"GUS" crowned World's Ugliest Dog in the World

A three-legged, one-eyed, cancer-afflicted dog named Gus has been crowned the World's Ugliest Dog at a fair in California.
Gus, a Chinese Crested dog, beat allcomers to take the title at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.
Owner Jeanenne Teed, from Florida, said she would spend the $1,600 prize on treatment for Gus's skin cancer.
The competition has been running for 20 years, and is one of the fair's top attractions, organisers said.
Vicki DeArmon, marketing director of the fair, said that in the past few years, winners had been dogs that had been abandoned or neglected before being adopted by dog-lovers.

In pictures: Ugliest dog contest"They may look hard to love, but apparently they are not. I've never seen dogs better cared for," she added.
Gus was rescued from a bad home.
One of his legs was amputated as a consequence of his skin tumour.
He lost an eye to a tomcat in a fight.

Training your Dog

Training a dog can be enjoyable and rewarding. It’s not necessary to have formal training to teach a dog behavioral skills. It is necessary, however, to be consistent, firm and loving, while making it fun. When dogs know what to expect from their masters, they’re much more likely to comply. Here are a few tips to make your training experience a rewarding one for both you and your pet. First of all, it’s important to begin training as soon as you bring a dog into your home. Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, it’s important that it knows who’s in charge. As dogs are pack animals, they need to know their role in the hierarchy of the home. Once the dog can identify its master as the leader, it will be much easier to teach it necessary commands. Some dogs may always test their boundaries, but knowing they have a set role in the family gives them a measure of comfort. Secondly, make it fun for the dog. Speaking in a soothing, encouraging voice, and lavishing praise on your pet when it follows direction helps reinforce the lesson learned. If a dog thinks sitting, staying or fetching is fun, it will be more likely to perform on command. When training a dog, it can be frustrating in the beginning if the dog doesn’t follow direction. If this happens, stop the training session. Dogs can sense stressful situations, and react accordingly. Lessons should be enjoyable for a dog. Practicing positive reinforcement goes much further than teaching a dog to fear its master. If it thinks it’s playing a game, it’s more interested in participating. Next, be consistent. If you’re teaching a dog the “sit” command, and it’s rewarded whether it sits or not, it won’t learn the lesson. Follow through is critical during training. A dog must be able to identify consequences for its actions. If it carries out the command, it’s praised. If it doesn’t do what’s been asked, it isn’t. Sending mixed messages to the dog will make training that much more difficult. Use the same hand signals and/or simple verbal commands for each lesson. If you’re teaching your dog to stay off the sofa, repeating the same word, such as “off,” each time is much more effective than using different words, like “down” and “go,” interchangeably. The dog needs simple, clear, consistent direction to best understand and carry out its duties. Also, every member of the family must commit to taking part in training the dog. If one parent enforces the rules, and someone else in the home doesn’t, the dog will quickly figure out that it can get away with misbehaving, and all the work the trainer did can unravel. Dogs can get bored with lengthy training sessions. Positive gains can be seen in just a few minutes per session. Focusing on one trick for too long can cause the dog to tune out entirely, while shorter sessions spread throughout the week can be effective and enforce lessons. As your dog learns tricks, add new ones. This way, their confidence grows when they can respond to commands they’re familiar with, but they can look forward to learning something new. They enjoy pleasing their masters, and can withdraw if they sense that they’re not doing so. Formal obedience training is also an option, for owners who would like to reinforce lessons they’re teaching at home. Generally, it’s a simple matter of spending enough time with the dog, and consistently enforcing rules. Not only is it rewarding for the dog, it’s rewarding for the master as well. Not only is a well-behaved dog a joy to be around, but training a dog can create an unbreakable bond between dog and master.

Make Dog Treats with Four Ingrediants

Things You’ll Need:
2 Cups of Oats
2 1/2 Cups of Flour
2 Cups of Water
Your choice
Step1 Preheat oven 375. Bake Time 45 minutes or until Treats slide off pan without help.
Step2 Mix all ingredients together - well. This is the fun part - Mix your pets favorite ingredient. Examples = Peanut butter, cinnamon, chicken flavor, beef flavor, carrots, pumpkin, garlic, or cheese. Have fun with it.
Step3 Roll out dough. Extra flour might be needed to keep dough from sticking to rolling pin and surface. Cut with favorite shape or use drinking glasses or cups.
Step4 Place on cookie sheet. Extra space for rising is not needed. These treats do not rise or flatten out.
Step5 Bake for 45 minutes or until color slightly browns. These cookies do not change color a great deal so you can also check for done by if the treat slides off the cookie sheet.
Step6 Let cool. Keep in the refrigerator. These treats are just like cookies that humans eat, in that they are perishable.

Dog Grooming

How often should I bathe my dog?
There's nothing like a nice bath to get your dog clean and fresh. Just remember that bathing too often can cause dry skin and dandruff, so keep it to no more than once a week. Also, remember that your dog's skin has a different pH than yours, so use a shampoo that's made just for dogs to keep his skin and coat in tip-top shape.

My dog is shedding, what should I do?
Most dogs shed throughout the year, with heavier seasonal shedding in the spring and fall as well as during times of stress, illness or when pregnant or nursing. You can help to minimize shedding issues by getting into a routine of grooming your dog. Regular brushing will help reduce the amount of loose hair that ends up on the furniture and floor (not to mention on you). Or try a shedding blade to remove the undercoat without affecting the healthy top coat. If you feel that your dog is shedding more than normal or notice any skin conditions, have a talk with a groomer about potential causes and solutions.

What can I use to treat my dog's dry, itchy skin?
That depends on what is causing the dryness and itchy skin. If your dog has had a check-up to rule out a medical cause for dry skin and itching, it's probably just mild dandruff. In this case, there are several things you can do to treat it from the inside and the outside. First, choose an Advanced Nutrition diet for your dog. These foods contain specific, balanced, fatty acids ratios that will help improve skin condition. You may also want to add an Omega fatty acid supplement to your dog's diet. On the outside, use a shampoo and conditioner formulated especially for dogs. Routine brushing and coat trims may help as well. Expect to notice more dandruff for a few days after grooming. Bathing and brushing loosen surface skin flakes for a few days until the excess flakes are brushed out of the coat.

Why is my dog scratching at his ears?
Occasional light scratching is normal. However, persistent scratching or pawing at the ears or head can be an indication of ear infection, injury, excess earwax, something lodged in the ear or skin problems. Some ear problems may not be easily visible and require a deep ear exam by a veterinarian to be properly evaluated. Any discharge, odor, redness, pain, swelling, or masses may indicate an infection or other abnormality. If you suspect your dog has an ear problem, visit your veterinarian immediately. Prompt treatment offers a better prognosis, reduces the potential for chronic disease, hearing loss, and offers relief from discomfort.

When and how do I clean my dog's ears?
As a rule, you should clean your dog's ears about once a month. If your dog swims or gets his ears wet regularly, you'll want to do it more often.

Ear cleaning starts with good general grooming. First, remove excess, dirty, or matted hair from around the ear canal and the ear flap. In some cases, excess hair may need to be gently removed from inside the ear canal. This must be done carefully to avoid canal damage and minimize discomfort. Consider having a groomer remove the hair if needed.

Next, choose a mild ear cleaner formulated especially for pets. Avoid using vinegar, alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide. There are several types of cleaners to choose from. Some cleaners break up wax, while others dry the ear canal. There are combination products as well. Consult a groomer or your veterinarian to choose the best option for your dog.

Now, it's time to actually clean out the ear canals. Always be gentle! The ear canals and flaps are sensitive. Overly aggressive cleaning can actually cause damage to the delicate ear structures. Pick up an ear flap and dribble a small amount (a few drops) of the appropriate ear cleaning solution into the ear. The solution should flow down deep into the canal. Massage gently at the ear base for 10-20 seconds. You will probably hear the solution squish around as you massage. This should not be painful for your dog. If it is, have him examined by your vet. Repeat the cleaning procedure with the other ear canal.

After massaging, stand back and let your dog shake his head to bring softened wax up out of the ear canals. Use clean cotton balls to wipe the ear canal gently, removing any wax, debris, or cleaning solution you see. For small dogs, you may need to use cotton balls that have been pulled in half. Avoid using cotton swabs, as a cotton swab placed too deeply or forcefully into the ear can cause eardrum damage, pain, and hearing loss.

Should I clean the inside corners of my dog's eyes?
Yes, any excess mucous, secretions, tears or matter should be routinely cleaned from these areas. To clean normal tears or debris from the eyelids, use a moistened, soft, clean cloth, cotton ball or tissue and gently wipe the area. Avoid rubbing or touching the eyeball, as this can cause injury to delicate eye structures. If a large amount of debris has built up, you may need to soak the area with your moist cloth to soften the secretions before removal. Some dogs may need this cleaning daily. If you notice any eye redness, swelling, pain, excess discharge, loss of vision, changes from normal eyeball appearance, excess blinking or pawing at the eyes, there may be an infection or other issue. If you have any concerns about your dog's eyes, talk with your vet right away.

Do I need to brush my dog's teeth?
Yes! Home dental care is one of the best ways to help keep your dog's teeth and gums healthy. Use a moistened, soft, pet or child's toothbrush, finger toothbrush, gauze around a finger or a cotton swab. Be sure to use pet toothpaste, not human toothpaste, baking soda or salt. Pet toothpaste is enzymatic, rather than abrasive, so you just need to get the paste on the teeth, unlike human toothpaste that relies on the brushing action to work. Use gentle brushing motions to clean the teeth and gums, as you would your own. Most dogs will not allow you to brush the inside surface of the teeth, but at least clean the outside (cheek) surfaces. Be sure to reach the back upper molars and canines. These teeth tend to build up tartar quickly. Try to brush your dog's teeth as often as possible, ideally every day.

Dogs Never Had it So Good

"A dog’s life is not what it used to be"

The term “a dog’s life” now constitutes an entirely different meaning then it did in the 1950’s. Dogs no longer live as dogs, but people. Since the 1950’s dogs have been humanized in relation to the health care they receive, their diet, their breed, behaviour and discipline, their mental stimulation and their place within the home.

The phenomenon of the “millennium dog” can be traced to the change in the life of dog owners throughout the decades and the development of new social norms. The money rich and time poor philosophy that is commonly related to society today can also be held responsible for the humanization of the domestic dog. Gone are the days when a dogs main purpose was to work, the millennium dog has it far better, the only work they have to do is unconditionally love, support and care about their owners. This transition in the life style of the domestic dog will be discussed throughout this report by comparing a 1950’s dog to a millennium dog. However, it’s not the dogs that have changed, but their owners and their expectations of man’s best friend.

Health Care

It is not just the field of veterinary care that has advanced dramatically since the 1950’s, it is also the attitudes of dog owners towards the health of their pets that have changed. Worms, limps, infections, fleas and diseases were all part of owning a dog. A dog in the 1950’s, particularly a working dog was likely to receive no-where near as much medical treatment as a dog today. A sick dog on a farm was most likely to receive the unfortunate fate of being destroyed and replaced, rather than causing his owner the stress of paying hefty vet bills.

Today however, as little as excess scratching or a mood change is often enough to necessitate a short but expensive trip to the local vet. Eighty-one per-cent of respondents in a recent K9 Media poll believed they have done or were willing to pay over ?1000 on their dog’s health per year. Although the introduction of pet health insurance has been of great assistance to many British pet owners, it still comes at great expense and causes much confusion and frustration. Pet insurance itself also reflects the changing attitudes of pet owners towards the health of their dogs, and the enormous amount they are willing to pay to keep this member of the family healthy.

With all the health advances and services available today, it may appear that dogs are now healthier then their 1950’s counterparts. This however may not necessarily be the case. As pet owners have become more concerned with the health of their dog, the diseases and conditions that dogs have always suffered are only being identified and treated today, such as arthritis and diabetes. These conditions would have once gone unnoticed and untreated. Arthritis for example, there are now copious treatments available.

The same may apply to the process of worming. Dogs have always had worms, but it is only now however that it is being treated. Terms such as roundworm and tapeworm are only fairly recent. Now there are hundreds of different treatments for these available, such as Drontal, the market leader here in the UK. Different treatments are also available depending on the age, size and life stage of the dog such as pregnancy. It is interesting to note that not only are these remedies available now, but dog medication is dosed and distributed the same way as human medicines.

Dog News

Do Dogs have Emotions?

The ethics of animals, pets and dogs: do they love, have feelings and what does that mean for humans... SO Why should we pay attention to pet's emotional lives when scientists have always eschewed the very idea that any species less than human knows the chosen volition of love and free will. Man is unique in his ability to choose and to love, according to modern science... yet several free thinking scientists have found much to ponder in doing the unthinkable... studying animals, without preconceptions or expectations... and coming to the conclusion that animals do indeed know how to love... 'Marc Bekoff, professor of biology at the University of Colorado, has published more than 175 papers and 15 books related to animal emotions. His most recent book (coauthored by Jane Goodall), released last month, is The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love...

Don't Let Your Dog Suffer From Fleas or Ticks This Summer

Parasitology experts Bayer Animal Health is issuing a reminder message to all dog owners as the spring 'tick season' nears. During spring, blood-sucking ticks can be amongst the most common problems for the family dog. Bayer Animal Health urges pet owners to consider an anti-parasite treatment to prevent their dogs from being bitten by ticks during their daily walk.

"The recent mild winters have allowed a huge increase in tick numbers, which continues consistently throughout the year - although it is fair to say that the only time we stop seeing ticks is after a few days of frost."

"Ticks are a problem in certain areas and dogs should be checked for ticks after every walk, particularly after walking through vegetation such as rough grasses, bracken, gorse and heather areas that are particularly capable of harbouring ticks."

Not only can tick bites cause skin irritation for both dog and owner but ticks can also transmit dangerous diseases via their saliva. Lyme Disease for example can cause fever, acute lameness, joint swelling and renal failure in dogs as well as arthritis and skin problems in humans.

"We are seeing more and more cases of Canine Vector-Borne Disease (CVBD) transmitted by ticks and we have had several dogs die from tick-borne disease despite prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment."

The best protection against ticks is to treat your dog with a product which not only kills ticks but also acts as a repellent to block ticks from attaching to your dog in the first place. By using a preventative treatment, which is available from veterinary surgeons, owners can confidently protect their dogs."

It is thought that current official statistics for tick-borne diseases are underestimated of the real picture. The likely reason for this is because carriers of tick-borne diseases either do not receive treatment or remain undiagnosed.

Vet News

The Fireworks are coming so get ready to Protect your Pets

Pets face many hazards outside, and with the seasonal firework festivities fast approaching and longer nights, it’s a time for increased vigilance and awareness of the dangers pets face outside the home.

To help owners, PDSA, the UK’s leading veterinary charity, has produced two new pet care leaflets, ‘Fireworks and Pet Safety’ and ‘Pet Safety Outdoors’.

PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Elaine Pendlebury, says: “The noise of fireworks can shock a pet into running away causing it to become disorientated, lost and frightened.

“The main danger time is, of course, during the evening, so it’s a good idea to keep dogs and cats indoors, bring rabbit hutches inside and exercise dogs during the day.”

PDSA also advises getting pets’ accustomed to loud noises in advance. There are some recordings of firework sounds that owners can buy, which vets may suggest using to help pets cope with the noise. In addition, natural pheromone sprays that give off comforting scents can sometimes help.

Many pets can hear sounds that are inaudible to the human ear. So what we might think is a small sound, will seem far worse to your pet. “It’s all about making your pet feel safe and comfortable” says Elaine. “What you don’t want to do is add to their anxiety by panicking yourself.”

Find out when any big displays are taking place in your area. It’s also important to make sure pets are in a room where they feel secure and draw the curtains as soon as it is dark. It may help to put some music on, preferably something with repetitive drumbeats and make sure there are places a pet can hide, which is often a comfort for some animals.

Last of all, if you are having your own bonfire night celebrations, you should always check beneath the bonfire just before you light it to make sure there are no cats or hedgehogs hiding under it. Always clear away the hot embers afterwards and remember too, that scraps of left-over food can be harmful, as can hot spent fireworks.

Elaine concludes: “Noise, smoke, embers and sparks are all hazardous and can cause real distress to pets. PDSA’s advice is to plan ahead. Keep pets safe and keep them indoors.”

Pets also face many other dangers outside. For example, every year many pets are injured in road traffic accidents, so owners should keep cats indoors at night and keep dogs on a lead at all times when out walking to try to prevent any accidents. Getting your pet microchipped will also help should your pet become lost due to the loud bangs and bright lights.

The PDSA ‘Fireworks and Pet Safety’ and ‘Pet Safety Outdoors’ leaflets form part of a range of Responsible Pet Care leaflets from PDSA. The leaflets which include topics such as Vaccination, Identification, Dental Care and neutering, are available from PDSA PetAid hospitals and PDSA charity shops nationwide.
Web news

Is Tap Water Safe for Your Dog?

With all the concerns about what's in our food and our water, many of us are paying even more attention these days to what we are giving our pets.

You can't blame pet owners for taking a few precautions. After all, pet food recalls raised concerns about chemical contamination; even treats have been scrutinised.



So, should we resort to bottled water for our canine companions?

According to a study in the June 1, 2008, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, that won't be necessary. Tap water, the study suggests, doesn't cause bladder cancer in dogs.

Long-term consumption of disinfected tap water -- the stuff that flows from our faucets after being treated with chemicals such as chlorine -- has been associated with bladder cancer in people. But the study, which was led by Dr. Lorraine Backer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that there is no such association in dogs.

There may be more than one reason why dogs that drink tap water don't have an increased risk of bladder cancer, even though people apparently do. First, a dog's exposure to drinking water disinfection by-products -- the chemicals that are produced when things like chlorine interact with natural organic matter -- is different from that of its human owners. Dogs don't gulp down a big glass of water like people often do. Their water usually sits in a bowl for hours, which allows the chemical concentrations to decrease over time.

Second, dogs don't take long showers or baths like people do. And showering and bathing are important routes of human exposure to chemical by-products of tap water.

The study focused on 200 dogs living in residential settings, 100 of which had bladder cancer and 100 of which did not. While the results showed that dogs with bladder cancer were exposed to higher total chemical by-product concentrations than the control dogs, the difference wasn't significant enough to draw a connection between tap water consumption and bladder cancer, the study says.

The AVMA and its more than 76,000 member veterinarians are engaged in a wide variety of activities dedicated to advancing the science and art of animal, human and public health. Visit the AVMA Web site at http://www.avma.org/ for more information.

Kids open lemonade stand to help cat get surgery

This is such a heart warming story that I had to publish it and we can all learn from it. Learn to open up your hearts to all animals who are in need of our help and love. So please open your hearts to my cause and give to Save the dogs here. Buy a Permenant link.

OGDEN, Utah - The homemade signs says it all: Buy a drink, help my cat. Aspen Granath hopes the plea will draw enough customers to her lemonade stand on a street corner to pay for expensive surgery for her cat, Patches.
The 10-year-old and her 8-year-old brother, Skylar, opened for business a few days ago and say they plan to staff the roadside stand for about four hours a day.
A spinal cord injury left the cat partially paralyzed. The children's father said a veterinarian has recommended amputation of the leg so that Patches can have a more normal life.
The cost of the surgery, medications and other care could run as much as $700.
For thirsty passers-by, the cost of helping out is just $1 for a bottle of water and 25 cents for a packet of powdered lemonade or fruit juice.
Aspen said she'll "do this as long as it takes" because Patches is one of her favorite pets . Source: Web News

Danda a Dog that Looks like a Panda

Dog takes the Biscuit...

Never let it be said that advertising agencies won’t take a concept originated by someone else, steal it, adapt it and use it to sell stuff to you.
History is littered with ad agencies using their creative talents to spot people with creative talent and creatively use that person’s talent to promote things to us in a talented, creative manner.
Last year the web was collectively ‘ahh’ing’ at the dog that looked like a panda. Look, here he is…
and here again, only in video form (aint this worldwide web wwwonderful?)
the black and white heartbreaker was affectionately labeled a ‘Danda’ by many who marveled at this adorable sight. (Clever, eh? Dog x Panda = Danda. See?)
And today, apro pos of nothing in particular…a ‘Danda’ finds it way onto our TV screens to sell us biscuits.

This is the World Breaking Litter of doggies

There Moma holds the World's Record for having the largest litter of Puppies.
Not normally known for having litters much larger than 10, an American Bulldog from Hertfordshire has birthed an incredible litter of 20, yes that’s TWENTY puppies.
The bullie bundles belong to Kaiser, owned by Kerry New, and could find their way into the Guinness book of world records. Web News

The Best Dog Toy Ever Invented - God Was Thinking of the Dog When He Invented…

Posted By Ryan O'Meara
…the humble tennis ball.

Think about it.

This IS the best dog toy ever invented. Nothing comes close.


It’s shaped perfectly to fit in a dog’s mouth, even down to the natural curvature of the dog’s front teeth.

It bounces and rolls and can be tracked when it ends up in long grass.

It has a natural fur outer cover but can also attract the scent of other items it comes into contact with as well as the scent of the thrower’s hand.

It floats.

It fits in the pocket.

It can be thrown great distances with relative lack of effort.

It is robust and can survive the harshest treatment.

Even young puppies can pick them up.

They are cheap, cheap, cheap to buy and easy to replace.

They make a unique sound when bounced. A sound dogs find easy to recognise.

They are green so are great for hiding in grassy areas and making the dog work hard to find them.

They can be hollowed out and treats placed inside them for additional excitement.

The tennis ball is unmatched as a dog toy, training device and doggy joy bringer.

Cherish it. No need to search for the most expensive dog toys or training gear or canine entertainment centre’s when you have a dog who loves tennis balls.

Some tips:

1) Don’t let dogs play unattended with a tennis ball. You will kill the magic. That’d be like letting someone travel to work every day in a formula 1 car - eventually the novelty will go and the ball will no longer have it’s magestic qualities.

2) Don’t let dogs chew or destroy the tennis ball. The tennis ball is to be treasured. It is an orb of pure mystery and should be treated as preciously as a Fabergé egg for that is how your dog shall view it if you keep their tennis ball interest in tact.

3) Introduce puppies to the joys of the tennis ball early in life. It will pay off later.

4) Never be without one. An emergency tennis ball is, in many cases, as useful as a distress flare on a sinking ship.

The tennis ball. The best dog toy ever invented. Fact. Source: K9 Magazine