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Luna & Wilson: Two German Pointing Labs

Jill — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:49:05 +0000

Names: Luna & Wilson
Mixes: Labrador/German Shorthair Pointer and Labrador/German Wirehair Pointer
Hobbies: Getting rubs and going on walks. Luna enjoys protecting the yard by chasing squirrels and birds. Wilson likes to chase Luna
Owner: Denise, Alexandria, Virginia

Three Legged Mutt Wins Best In Show

Jill — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:43:32 +0000

This is what real dog shows should be all about. At the ASPCA dog show, adorable little prince, a three-legged pit bull mix won best in show after he impressed the judges with his great attitude and his ability to catch three baseballs.

R.I.P. Kaya

Jill — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:14:54 +0000

One of the blog’s loyal readers informed me that his beautiful pup, Kaya, has just passed away. You have my deepest condolences Gary.

Baxter: A Bassaniel

Jill — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:46:59 +0000

Name: Baxter, but he is usually called “Pupper”…Baxter is usually reserved for when he’s being naughty
Age: 1.5 years
Mix: Basset Hound/Springer Spaniel…realized only after seeing Sadie Mae on Muttskis!
Hobbies: Being very active and full of energy. Running, wrestling, sniffing and being chased. Also fetching, but not dropping his tennis ball. Going to Diggity Dog Daycare, where he can frolick with other dogs and get tons of exercise! And, chewing on shoes, pens, pencils, bras, etc…and snatching food off of the counter.
Owners: Aimee Hennessy and Brian Witt, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA

Interesting note: Baxter was rescued from a puppy mill. A police officer decided to foster him until she could find him a home. He was found on Craigslist, and picked up that very night!

Roscoe: A Purple Spaniel

Jill — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:00:38 +0000

Name: Roscoe
Age: 10 Years
Mix: Red heeler/blue heeler/cocker spaniel
Hobbies: Playing with a rope toy and spinning in circles like crazy, and chasing horses and motorcycles. Being a star –Roscoe was on the Planet’s Funniest Animals few years ago.
Owner: Alison Lincoln of Kroghville, Wisconsin

Gas Station Dog Told To Go Home

Jill — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:06:46 +0000

Cody, a helpful and friendly dog ambassador in a Florida gas station, has been ordered to stay home because health inspectors have no sympathy for animals being in the same place as food for sale. Of course, Cody really poses no threat to the pre-packaged, sealed food, but that’s bureaucrats for you. To read more on the issue, see the article on Dogster.

Zion: A Beaglador

Jill — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:14:55 +0000

Name: Zion
Age: Over 10
Mix: Beagle/Labrador
Hobbies: Loves hiking, stealing the covers, hogging the couch and hanging out with Fiver the rabbit.
Owner: Jessica, Fayetteville AR

Miss Violet: Auslie

Jill — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:33:14 +0000

Name: Violet
Age: 16 months
Mix: Australian Cattle Dog/Collie
Hobbies: Playing fetch, tug of war and splashing in the river.
Owner: Tom, Olympia WA

Jug And Coffey: A Pug Russell And A Corffy

Jill — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:03:09 +0000

Names: Jug and Coffey
Ages: 3 years old and 2 years old
Mixes: Jack russell/pug and Corgi/Staffordshire Terrier
Hobbies: Jug likes walks, visiting the beach, cuddles and his daddy. Coffey likes going on trips, playing fetch, swimming, snuggling and clinging to mom.
Owner: Sassy, Victoria, Australia

New Ugliest Dog Winner

Jill — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:55:41 +0000

Meet Pabst. With an adorable underbite, this beautiful boxer mix is the proud winner of the 2009 World’s Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma. Personally, I think he’s too adorable for his own good.