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The highly anticipated release of Jack Kenner’s coffee table book Dog’s I’ve Nosed is now available. This hard bound 9 x 9 book features 152 pages of beautifully crafted black and white images and is printed using the same exacting techniques as Ansel Adams and other fine art photographers. If you love artists who pour their very souls into everything they do, you will love Jack’s uncompromising, heartfelt photography in Dog’s I’ve Nosed.

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Height:        male: 18-19.5 in.; female: 17.5-19 in.

Weight:       male: 33-40 lbs.; female: less

Life Span:  12-15 yrs.

The Kerry Blue Terrier is gentle, lovable and intelligent.  Outgoing and friendly towards their family; they are known to give big slurpy kisses!  An all-around working and utility terrier.  They are proficient in herding sheep and cattle.  They have rich, long hair on their face and a curly grey coat.  Puppies are born black and their coats begin to change sometime between nine and twenty-four months to red, brown or gray; then to Kerry blue.

Height:       male: 23-27 in.; female: 22-25.5 in.

Weight:       75-100 lbs.

Life Span:   10-12 yrs.

The Briard is a big-hearted, gentle loving dog.  They are totally devoted and loyal to their families and will guard them with their life.  Intelligent and easy to train, the Briard makes a wonderful family pet and an excellent watchdog.  Their herding instincts are strong, so it would be wise to provide them with plenty of space.

Boston Terrier

Height: averages 15 inches.

Weight: up to 25 pounds.

History:
The Boston Terrier is a native American breed that originated from crosses involving English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and some terrier breeds. The breed was shown first in Boston, hence the name. The Boston Terrier was recognized by the AKC in 1893. Today’s Boston Terrier is primarily a companion dog.

Description:
A small, dark brindle-and-white or black-and-white dog with a smooth, unwrinkled broad head that looks somewhat like a Boxer’s. The muzzle is short, topped with a full black nose. The body is slender with well-defined lines, with a build more like a terrier than like a bulldog. The expressive, wide-set eyes are very large, dark and rounded. The small, cropped ears are held erect. The short coat does not shed.

Notes:
Can be difficult to housebreak. May wheeze, snore and drool. Needs some regular exercise, but can overheat if pushed too far. Sensitive to temperature extremes. Basically odorless. An outstanding  companion. Beware–some badly bred Boston Terriers may have a bone defect in the skull that stunts brain growth, resulting in a retarded dog. Males who live together may fight. Because the eyes protrude, they may be easily damaged.

Personality:
Though bred at first for use in dog fights, today’s Boston Terrier is a gentle, well-mannered, very affectionate indoor dog. He is receptive to patient, kindly training, though somewhat willful. Fine with children. Especially good with elderly people. Gentlemanly. 

Behavior:
Friendliness: Fairly friendly with strangers.
Trainability: Easy to train.
Dominance: Low.
Other Pets: Generally good with other pets.
Combativeness: Friendly with other dogs.

Grooming and Physical Needs:
Grooming: A little grooming needed.
Coat: Short coat.
Shedding: Average shedder.
Exercise: Moderate exercise needed.
Indoors: Relatively inactive indoors.
Apartments: Good for apartment living.
Outdoor Space: Does all right without a yard.
Longevity: Long (15 or more years).

Is Your Yard Safe For Your Pup?

Your yard can a wonderland for your canine friend, full of interesting smells, grass to roll in, bugs to chase and shady spots for naps. But if you use fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals, it can be a potentially dangerous place, too. Below are some common yard-related pet emergencies, as well some tips on how you can prevent them:

1.Pesticides: Slug bait and rodent and ant poisons are particularly dangerous, because the taste entices pets to consume them. Even small quantities can be very dangerous.

Prevention tips: Ask your local nursery for pet-friendly gardening products and follow application instructions carefully. Tightly seal containers and store them in a secure place where prying noses won’t find them.

2. Poisonous Mushrooms: There are a number of poisonous plants and flowers that are dangerous to curious pets. However, mushrooms are the most commonly ingested organic material in the yard during the summer.

Prevention tips: Remove mushrooms you find growing in the yard. Mushrooms are a fungus and they can grow quickly, even overnight, so check your yard frequently.

3. Poisonous Snake Bites: Curious pets and snakes don’t mix well. In some areas of the country, a meeting of the two species can result in a venomous bite to your pet.

Prevention tips: Find out what poisonous snakes, if any, are in your area and learn to identify them.

Make the yard unattractive to snakes by getting rid of board piles, debris or trash piles, high grass and weedy areas.

If you suspect your pet has encountered any of the above,  take him to your vet immediately. 

Pug

Height: 14 to 18 inches.
Weight: 14 to 18 pounds.

History:
One of the older breeds, the Pug is believed to have originated before 400 BC in Asia. He was a pet at Tibetan monasteries and later traveled to Japan. The Pug then came to Europe, where the endearing little dog was the pet of royalty in several countries and even became the official dog of the House of Orange in Holland. A Pug saved William, Prince of Orange’s life by alerting him to the approach of the Spaniards in 1572 at Hermingny. Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, sent secret messages to her husband under the collar of her Pug while she was in prison. When the British overran the Chinese Imperial Palace in 1860, they discovered several Pugs and Pekinese, and brought the little dogs back to England with them. The AKC recognized the Pug in 1885 and the breed has since become a popular companion dog.

Description:
A small, square and stocky dog with a large, round head, short face, deeply wrinkled forehead and a tightly curled tail. The ears are soft and velvety, rose shape preferred. The eyes are prominent, expressive, dark and lustrous. The tail curls tightly, resting on the hip. The Pug’s smooth, fine glossy coat gives him a well-groomed appearance even with minimal brushing. Coat colors are fawn, silver or black with black mask and other black markings including a black “trace” (a line running from the occiput to the tail).

Notes:
Don’t over-feed this little dog, as he tends to put on too much weight. Like many short-nosed breeds, the Pug is prone to respiratory trouble, and should not be over- exercised, especially in warm weather. After bathing, dry him quickly and thoroughly to prevent chill. Expect Cesarean sections if breeding. The delicate eyes are prone to weeping. This breed tends to wheeze and snore, but, on the whole, is a very easy-care dog.

Personality:
“A lot of dog in a small space”, perky, rambunctious, loyal, affectionate and loving with a happy disposition. Playful and charming. Clever and mischievous with a heart-winning personality. Can be a bit willful. Bores easily with repetitive training practices.

Behavior: 
Friendliness: Fairly friendly with strangers.
Independence: Needs people a lot.
Dominance: Low.
Other Pets: Generally good with other pets.
Combativeness: Not generally dog-aggressive.

Grooming and Physical Needs:
Grooming: A little grooming needed.
Coat: Short coat.
Shedding: Seasonally heavy shedder.
Exercise: Very little exercise needed.
Indoors: Relatively inactive indoors.
Apartments: Good for apartment living.
Outdoor Space: Does all right without a yard.
Climate: Does well in most climates.
Longevity: Moderately long lived (12 to 15 years).

Bella, the oldest dog in the world with her humans, David Richardson and Daisy Cooper

BELLA considered to be the oldest dog in the world, lives in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

Her human counterpart, David Richardson, 76, has no documentation to prove her precise date of birth and so Bella’s extraordinary longevity will never enter the record books.

PAW Note: that it is not something that Bella cares about.

She is happy to have her favorite spot in her English garden and get the extra attention.

203 years young in Doggie years or 29 years young in people years, Bella is a Labrador cross and as you can see from her pictures she is graying as all of us do and not the bouncing dog she once was, since she has a bit of arthritis in her legs. (don’t we all??)

But, do not cut her short. Only last year at the Dronfield show, Bella competed in a team with three other “family” dogs and beat younger pedigrees to the top prize. GO BELLA!

Mr. Richardson SAVED Bella by supporting his local RSPCA Rescue Center for £70, on June 21, 1982, when she was “about three years old”. And they have been best friends and companions ever since. Three cheers for saving Bella, Mr Richardson!

And with most of her teeth missing [only two front teeth remaining], she can no longer manage to gnaw on the remnants of a leg of lamb. So, her diet now consists of shredded chicken, fish, boiled liver and best tinned stewing steak, mackerel and sardines. Bon appetit, Bella!

Bella still manages her favorite daily treat, sucking a toffee sweet while lying in her basket.

Mr Richardson, is also owned by a Border collie, has won a number of prizes at dog shows during their “26 years together”.

The world’s oldest ever official dog was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey. He was eventually put to sleep in 1939, aged 29 years and five months.

Until his death in 2003, the only other official Guinness World Records holder was Butch, a 28 year old Beagle from Virginia, USA, who held the title of “oldest living dog”.

Good luck Bella! Who cares about that stinkin’ Guinness Book of World Records!

Height:      18-20 in.

Weight:      45-60 lbs.

Life Span:  8-10 yrs.

In China, the Shar Pei’s name roughly translates to “draping sand paper like skin” where they were known as the “Chinese Fighting Dog”.  In 1978, the Guiness Book of World Records listed them as the world’s rarest dog.  Today there is a renewed interest in them as a unique family pet.  A one family dog, they are suited for both city and country living, but do not kennel well.  The Shar Pei’s loose, wrinkled skin give them an appealing frowned, sad look which is a false appearance.  Once used for fighting, they can be a well-mannered, friendly dog with an easy going nature if given the proper attention and socialization training.  However, they still may show aggression toward other dogs.