Smalldogarific: A Study of Small Dogs

Some small dogs try and some small dogs lie but that’s all right with me. If they can’t raise my interest then I have to let them be.

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There’s another report of a cat giving birth to a puppy, this time in Northern Vietnam.

And, the big day has finally come, Flex Petz, a dog rental service, has finally opened its doors in California. God bless America!

I’ll drink to that:

Thank you Abby for this amazing photo!!!! Do you know this rare and precious gem of a small dog?

Today’s Small Dog Headlines:

Dog Survives 29 Days in Woods
Dogs attack suburban woman
Dog bite cases in Hawaii multiply
Police hunt dog owner after his pet attacks woman in a Newbury church
Man Upset After Denver Police Shoot His Dog
A Place For Hobo the Dog

Add comment July 31st, 2007

I see people turn their heads and quickly look away, like a new born small dog it just happens every day.

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I apologize for my absence yesterday but I just couldn’t drag myself out of bed and once I did, the day escaped me.

No one seems to be up in arms about Paris Hilton purchasing a baby Chihuahua from the same pet store as Britney. Speaking of Britney’s new dog, The Star reports that she let her “puppy poop on a $6,700 Zac Posen gown, wiped her greasy hands on a pink silk Alisha Levine dress, took bathroom breaks without closing the door and fled after four test shots still wearing more than $14,000 of OK!’s borrowed clothing, the magazine said. Last week, Spears was pictured stripping down to her bra and see-through mesh panties to take an impromptu dip in the Pacific Ocean near Malibu. Another bizarre report last week had Spears applying to be a cocktail waitress at a Hollywood bar.” After that stunt, I am sure Britney will get rid of her puppy any day now, praise be, praise be.

I’ll drink to that:

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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Abandoned puppy who became 9/11 rescue dog dies of cancer
Letter carrier faked dog bite claim for profit, investigators say
For dogs, a day at the beach may be too hot
Letter carrier faked dog bite claim for profit, investigators say
Stray dog at Sky Harbor causes landing delay
Two dogs left in car die from heat in Ellsworth
Puppy rescued from LI home after another dog set afire

2 comments July 27th, 2007

I went away from the lights of 14th Street, and into my personal small dog haze. But now that I’m back in the lights of l4th Street, tomorrow will be brighter than the good old days.

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Has anyone ever seen the stage show Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? I have not, but apparently the British production includes 10 trained dogs. Mari, a small brown and white Tibetan cross fox terrier currently taking part in the production, recently went missing after a morning rehearsal. Mari’s handlers were extremely distraught by his disappearance and exclaimed, “we were not too sure what we were going to do if we could not find him, he has been part of the show for six years, both in London Palladium and on tour.” he was was later discovered in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car, that was hoisted 20ft above the stage. I bet he just wanted to get into that car, and fly off to a place where dogs of all persuasions can roam free. I’d love to see what’s on the dressing room rider for one of these pups. 10 Bottles of Kristal, 16 Fliet Mignon Steaks (Medium Rare), 5 packs of Starburt (assorted flavors), Dried Peaches & Apricots (no sulfur dioxide), Ossobuco alla milanese (with gremolata).

A new report on climate change in Quebec’s arctic region suggests that Inuit living there might be better off ditching their snowmobiles and going the way of dogsleds. That’s because dogs are 100% magic and dogsleds are only about 23%.

Michael Moore would be proud of what’s going on in the world of pet health care in the UK, Free vet care for homeless dogs.

I’ll drink to that:

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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Lost Dog Found 2,000 Miles From Home
Top NZ police dog stabbed three times
A neighborhood that adores its dogs

Add comment July 25th, 2007

Well, I’m running down the road, tryin’ to loosen my load. I’ve got seven small dogs on my mind, four that wanna own me, two that wanna stone me, one says she’s a friend of mine. Take it easy, take it easy.

via Terrific Pets

A moment of silence please for Orpah’s golden retriever Gracie, who choked to death on a plastic ball that belonged to Sophie, Winfrey’s 12-year-old cocker spaniel. Despite that this happened in May, Oprah still mourns the loss of her pup, but admits that she has taken one positive life lesson away from the incident, “enjoy life but remember to slow down, too.”

Despite the new “Doggie Dining Law” that went into effect in St. Louis, they’ve got nothing on Boston and Vancouver when it comes to the pursuit of liberty and happiness for small dogs. According to Dogfriendly.com Boston and Vancouver were rated the top two most dog friendly cities.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted by a federal grand jury, in an investigation of illegal dog fighting. Hopefully they’ll send him off to Camp Cupcake, or worse.

Teenagers have taken their neighborhood hijinks to a whole new level. Puppy Stuffed In Mailbox In Vandalism Spree.

I’ll drink to that:

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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Girl awaits return of lost terrier
Dogs to be allowed on Hollywood beach
Puppy Rescue: Little Guy Stranded in the Middle of the Hudson
‘Monster dog’ attacks mum in city park
Pit bulls attack 3 people in Pasadena; owner arrested
Man gets jail for leaving dog to die
Grateful dog owner wants to thank Good Samaritan
Children find solace with therapy dog
Mom In Jail After Allegedly Coaching Kids To Steal Puppy

Add comment July 19th, 2007

I must confess that my loneliness is killing me now. Don’t you know I still believe that you will be here, and give me a small dog sign. Hit me baby one more time.

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Ducky, the world’s smallest dog, might have some competition next year. There’s a new small dog in town named Penny Precious. Weighing in at just 14 ounces, her owner says she may never grow to more than a pound. She has to eat human baby food because dog food is too hard. When she was born, she was the size of a mouse. Apparently, she’s so small that when she walked across her owner’s computer keyboard, she didn’t press down a single key! That’s at least 92% magic.

St. Louis might just be the most small dog friendly city. The mayor there just signed into law the “Doggie Dining Bill,” which allows restaurant patrons to dine at restaurant patios and sidewalk cafes with their pets. I’ll have the veggie burger well done, and Penny Precious, she’ll have the child’s chicken fingers with fries.

Britney just can’t seem to keep herself out of the public eye. The AKC, among others, are publically shaming her for buying a puppy mill raised Yorkie at a pet store. Shame on your Britney. Hiss hiss. What kind of example is that? Marcia has asked for an official Smalldogarific comment on this travesty, and an official statement I shall deliver…

Dear Smalldogarific readers,

I hope that God will intervene so that her Britney’s Yorkie puppy can find a new home. I am certain that her pup would be better off roaming the Sunset Strip with hippies and vagrants. A night club is no place for a young pup, everyone knows that dogs have super sensitive hearing. If that pup hasn’t gone deaf already, from listening to the sound of Britney’s voice, its hearing will certainly be compromised whoring itself around to the hottest night clubs in Hollywood. Britney’s actions continually prove that she is unfit for mothering. Yorkie’s of the world need to mobilize and take action. Marica, can we get an Anderson Cooper 360 exclusive on this one?

I’ll drink to that:

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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Mother of girl killed by dog charged with involuntary manslaughter
Pair With Horse, 7 Dogs in Home Arrested
Officials continue to investigate alleged puppy mill
Stranded Highway 204 Puppy Rescued

6 comments July 18th, 2007

Let’s sway, you could look into my eyes. Let’s sway, under the moonlight, this serious small dog moonlight

Residents of San Francisco were on alert yesterday after a pair of coyotes attacked two dogs and their owners in Golden Gate Park. Sadly, animal control officers deemed the coyotes a public safety risk and they were destroyed. No organic produce or kombucha was harmed in the process.

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Has anyone ever heard of canine freestyle? Apparently this dog dance dance revolution is all the rage. Daisy Okas, a spokeswoman for the American Kennel Club said, “dog dancing provides another chance for owners to bond with their pets…and the way we see it, anything that promotes bonding is a positive thing.” There are 40 “generally accepted” steps that dogs and owners can master. These steps are then put together to create beautifully choreographed routines. I need to see this in the flesh.

via China Daily

Fiza sent me this photo of Milica, the baby panther that was adopted by a Rhodesian Ridgeback in Serbia. Pure evil.

I’ll drink to that:

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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:

Dog used as weapon in attack, say cops
Curbing dog-on-dog violence

4 comments July 17th, 2007

Yes, ‘n’ how many seas must a small dog sail before she sleeps in the sand? Yes, ‘n’ how many times must the cannon balls fly before they’re forever banned?

Yet another dog has taken in a feline in her time of need, Baby panther adopted by dog in Belgrade zoo. After being rejected and almost killed by her mother, a 15-day old panther named Milica was adopted by a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Apparently the mother panther has killed all her cubs since 1999. It is believed that she, “has been traumatized by the sound of NATO bombs during air strikes in the Serbian capital that year.”

Thinking of getting a divorce? Not sure what will happen to your small dog? If you live in Wisconsin and you and your spouse cannot come to a decision, you may not have a choice.

I’ll drink to that:

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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
A dog’s home away from home
Trial and triumph in a dog’s life
Dog Hurled Dog From 12th Floor Window - “Laughing Thug” Walks Free
Dogs back at the table
Pets have plenty to yap about

Add comment July 16th, 2007

When I want to run away, I drive off in my car, but whichever way I go, I come back to the place small dogs are.

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Have you been jet-setting around town with your pup and had to contend with bouts of small dog car sickness? Do you and your small dog enjoy the top down, sunglasses on and hair whipping in the wind? Well, this column (Ask Dr. Jill) gives some important advice on how to deal with a car sick pup. She suggests placing “your dog in the car without starting the engine and give him treats or praise him…After several days, move on to starting the engine, driving in and out of the driveway, then around the block, etc…” I get terrible motion sickness when reading in a moving vehicle, maybe I should have someone take me out like this?

I’ll drink to that:

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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:

Kennel requires ID after theft
Waiter, there’s a dog in my restaurant!
Dog owner says he’s breeder, not fighter
Lucy the dog OK after cougar attack in Langford yard
Metallica Guitarist Says His Pet Dog Was Penetrated By Next-Door Neighbor

Add comment July 12th, 2007

All these places have their moments, with small dogs and friends i still can recall. Some are dead and some are living, in my life i’ve loved them all.

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Further proving that small dogs are 100% magic, this little chihuahua pup was born with an actual heart shaped spot in its fur! I’ll take a baker’s dozen, stat.

via Terrific Pets

I’ll drink to that:

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Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Canine removed from voter rolls
Police dog sniffs out letterbox smashers
Plenty of tails are wagging at dog parks
Give us a grin, you old dog
One Woman Crusade Against Dog Theft
How do I instill fear in a dog?

3 comments July 11th, 2007

Every finger in the room is pointing at me, I wanna spit in their faces, then I get afraid of what that could bring. I got a small dog in my stomach, I got a desert in my mouth, figures that my courage would choose to sell out now.

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In an apparent gesture of goodwill, a 3-year old longhaired dachshund named Lillie took a stray kitten named Tahoe, under her wing, 3-Year-Old Dog Nurses Stray Kitten. The article describes how the relationship between these two induced a false pregnancy and produced the hormones needed to created milk. Fascinating. This is truly remarkable. Perhaps, a tiny glimmer of hope for dog cat relations world-wide?

Need some dating advice for your small dog?

Also, it’s official, dogs are magic. The truth has finally been revealed that dogs can predict earthquakes.

The battle concerning pet sterilization continues to rage on in California.

I’ll drink to that:

via Eagle Storm

Today’s Small Dog Headlines:

South Korea cloning experts plan production-line pups
It’s a dog’s life for empty-nesters
Dog saved after fall at Dog Falls
Lilly ads for dog drug misleading, U.S. FDA says

2 comments July 10th, 2007