The Matagi and the Akita
…By accident, Satoroku tracked an animal across the border, but on his way back, he realized he’d forgotten his hunting license. Told by a border guard that he would be…
…By accident, Satoroku tracked an animal across the border, but on his way back, he realized he’d forgotten his hunting license. Told by a border guard that he would be…
…Terrier. Photo appears with the kind consent of the photographer, Diane Lee: www.o’maras t.smugmug.com/shiwdogs. Showing the dog is Jinice Reese owner/ handler Optional “ramp” breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling…
…approached him for his individual examination, but first jumped on the ramp, up onto the table, back onto the ramp, and back onto the table for the exam. Evidently, the…
…different lineages for an in-depth study of the 39 chromosomes – and even a detailed gene study of some of those chromosomes. Dr. Paul Jones, a geneticist from Mars Veterinary…
…loyalty is not just a trait but a way of life, unwavering and true.” – Dog Care Professionals Image: Old English Sheepdog by Ivy Fox with consent https://www.facebook.com/IvyFox.illustration https://www.instagram.com/ivyfox.illustration/ …
…what she had. Since she only needed one dog, she had Jess spayed before realizing that the breed was on the verge of disappearance. With Jess’ passing around 1990, the…
…the bodies of dogs whose owners donated them for research. Indeed, Elaine Ostrander, head of the Dog Genome Project at the National Human Genome Research Institute in Bethesda, Maryland recalls…
…ties of his hakama. From Wikipedia The most common material for a netsuke was marine ivory, but hardwoods, boar tusks, porcelain, lacquer or metal were also popular materials. The designs…
Not surprisingly, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is Maryland’s state dog. It happened in 1964 with Chapter 156, Acts of 1964; Code General Provisions Article, sec. 7-304 (for anyone who is…
…Corgi Speed Test, and the Corgi IQ Test. The stated goal of the day is to “preserve the original instincts of this fabulous breed where all attendants can compete with…
…for the dog. Be aware, ask questions, and run the gene test on your dog if his or her breed warrants it. Image: “Mick” by Terry d. Chacon http://www.terrydchacon.com/pet-portraits.html https://www.facebook.com/terryd.chacon…
…zebras.” In fact, the “zebra” expression has become slang for arriving at an exotic conclusion when a more common explanation is likelier. One might be accused of committing a “zebra”…
…contracts and permits. Then came the murder of a witness who had testified to the commission about police malfeasance. This was followed by the mysterious disappearance of a New York…
…The Brevet and Levels 1-3 contain 100, 200, 300, and 400 points, respectively. Each team has to have two passing scores under two different “legs” (or routines) to advance to…
…win a weight pull competition was a Newfoundland (we also found a source stating that it was an Alaskan Malamute), we came across Henry Russell. Henry was a popular 19th…
…walk, as well as stay with the horse past a distraction dog while off lead. Once “Blue” achieved a passing score, she and her owner went for a twelve mile…
…added invention of “backing”, which is the co-operation in work of two or more dogs.” That’s what I saw at 40 mph. Pointer by Justine Osborne www.paintmydog.co.uk/gallery_pet_portraits.htm www.etsy.com/shop/paintmydog …
…Santa Claus, they expressed the desire for a wholesome and realistic Santa showing Santa as himself, and not as a fat man dressed in red. The agency commissioned Haddon Sundblom…
…come to be famous. Before he passed away in 1925 at the age of sixty-seven in Devon, England, William compiled, “Arkwright on Pointers” which many Pointer fanciers still consider to…
…49ers tight end Vernon Davis’ French Bulldog and send us your best 49ers dog pictures using #K9ers. Image of Vernon David in his team uniform by http://www.eurweb.com/2012/01/vernon-davis-the-nfl-playoffs-kam-williams/ Author Kam Williams…