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I got a chuckle from the recent media reports about a survey from the American Kennel Council about
dogs in American culture (read our blog post here). One of the things
that made me laugh was that the most popular dogs in art award went to
"Dogs Playing Poker" (an old favourite of mine - who would not want
this in the pool room")!
When I googled it to find a picture to post on the blog, I laughed out loud at what I found!
Lots of people like "lists" (I know I do). Lists of top 10 holiday
spots, top 10 fastest cars, top 10 best songs, top 10 baby names - many
of us just can't help ourselves from stopping and taking a look at a
good list.
Sure, we all know that often the lists are subjective, and
don't really mean a great deal, but we humans like order in our lives,
and lists help us keep things in order.
Recently, the American Kennel Club ( the AKC) released the "Top 10 Most Popular Breeds in the USA 2009". According to the AKC's records, these are the top 10 most popular dog breeds last year:
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Yorkshire Terrier
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Bulldog
8. Dachshund
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu
Would you like to win a year's supply of pet vitamins from the great Vetalogica range?Well, according to a survey conducted by the American Kennel Club (AKC), it's good ol' Snoopy!
The survey, conducted in celebration of the AKC's 125th anniversary this year, brings together dogs from diverse backgrounds for a look at how dogs have been woven into every aspect of American culture from film and literature to sports and art.
Here are some of the survey results:
According
to news reports, Bronson, a champion obedience dog returned home from a
run on the family property on Jan 4, with a deadly Copperhead locked
firmly in his jaws and coiled around his snout.
According to one survey (American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) 2008) the average yearly cost of owning a dog is $ 1425 and the yearly cost of owing a cat is $990. Other surveys but the cost even higher!
Pet food company Purina set out recently to determine exactly what cats do all day when their owners are not home. They fitted tiny cameras to the collars of fifty indoor cats. The digital cameras snapped off a still photo every 15 minutes. By examining the thousands of photos, animal behavior scientist Dr. Jill Villarreal was able to determine just what our kitty friends get up to during the day.10 Tips for Ensuring a Happy Thanksgiving for your Pets
Thanksgiving is a time when we all get together and share in a feast with our loved ones. Many people also like to include their pets in their celebrations as they are a part of the family as well. However, holidays can be a stressful and even dangerous time for pets, which is why it is important to follow these 10 easy steps to ensure a happy and safe Thanksgiving for both your and your furry friends.
1. Maintain their regular diet
The best thing to keep your pets happy and healthy during the holiday periods is to maintain their regular diet. If you want to give them a thanksgiving treat then it is best to give them treats made for pets.
2. Resist the temptation of sharing your food
It can be very tempting to give them some of our delicious food, especially as it is a day for sharing, but something as harmless as turkey and gravy can have very negative effects. Feeding pets fatty and rich foods can also cause pancreatitis or gastroenteritis.
We are delighted to say that VetShopAustralia.com.au, the Aussie sister of VetShopOnline.com has just been named Australian Online Retailer of the Year by peak industry body, the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association.
A cat has become such a well-known user of a Devon (England) bus service, that its drivers know where to let him off. 
In the study, participants were shown pictures of dog owners and asked to guess whether that person owned a labrador, poodle or staffordshire bull terrier. The participants got the answer right almost twice as often as would be expected by chance.
New research from Brigham Young University shows that children as young as 6 months old do understand dogs. The research shows that 6 month olds can match the sounds of an angry snarl and a friendly yap to photos of dogs displaying threatening and welcoming body language, even if they have little or no previous exposure to dogs!
One of the best examples of this is the recently announced 2009 Honda Element with optional Pet Friendly Features. The US built Honda Element will soon be available with canine specific enhancements to make it one of the most dog friendly vehicles available, according to a recent announcement by Honda Motor Co at the New York International Auto Show.Owner Jan
Griffith said her family were devastated when their cattle dog, Sophie
Tucker, fell off the side of their boat in choppy waters off the Mackay
coast in north Queensland in late November. A fortnight ago she was reunited with Griffith family thus completing a touching and wonderful tale about strong bond between man and his best friend.
The dog swam five nautical miles to St Bees Island, where she survived until last week by hunting baby goats.
popular breeds. And the winner is.... the Labrador Retriever! Again!
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