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The Most Popular Breed in Your City

Tue, May 15, 2012,

Ever wonder why you might see so many of one type of dog in your city? Well, the numbers are in and here are the most popular dog breeds in eight major American cities:

Atlanta - Labrador Retriever Chicago - German Shepard St. Louis - Labrador Retriever Honolulu - Chihuahua Los Angeles - Bulldog Miami - German Shepard New York City - Yorkshire Terrier Seattle - Labrador Retriever

According to the American Kennel Club, the most popular breed in America is the Labrador Retriever, with the German Shepard claiming the number two spot. (Results taken Read More

Canine Quotes

Mon, April 09, 2012,

For centuries dogs have been praised for their loyalty, unconditional love and friendship. To show our appreciation for this magnificent animal, we’d like to share our top 10 quotes that express why our canine friends are so special.

"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too." - Samuel Butler

"Acquiring a dog, may be the only time a person gets to choose a relative." - Unknown

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Goodbye Fido, Hello Bella: Exploring the Current Trend in Dog Names

Thu, March 15, 2012,

You just brought home a new puppy… problem is the little guy doesn’t have a name! Choosing a name for your dog can be challenging, after all it’s something that will stick with them for a lifetime.

When choosing a name you want one that suits your dog’s personality, is simple, and cute (but not to cute that it’ll embarrass your family and friends when calling for it.)

The current trend of dog names has switched from choosing classic canine names such as “Fido” Read More

Dogs in Art

Wed, March 14, 2012,

Dogs have always been known as 'man's be friend' and they are often the artist's best friend as well. Canines have played a role in art from as early as 3000 BC to contemporary art today.

They are a common visual element in Western art. As great companions and life models, artists would often sketch right from their pets for ready sources of inspiration, making dogs a popular compositional element in backgrounds and foregrounds of many famous paintings.

As a symbol, the dog is typically associated with loyalty, character, nobility, compassion and strength. As Read More

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