Westminster Trivia Answers

1 B.  The Poodle was the top dog for twenty-two consecutive years, from 1960 to 1982.  The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1887, but didn’t crack the top ten until the 1950’s when it ranked number seven.  In fact, the popular poodle skirt was inspired by the breed. 2 C The Leonberger, Cane […]

It’s Westminster Dog Show Time!

That’s right:  the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be telecast live from Madison Square Gardens on February 14th and 15th, 2011.  Individual breeds will be judged during the day, but won’t be telecast. In the evenings, however, you can catch the higher-level competitions.  On Monday, February 14th, look for the Best in […]

Your Dog’s Anal Glands

(Editor’s note:  Do NOT read this article over the breakfast table.) If you’ve ever noticed a putrid odor coming from your dog’s hind end, you may have been smelling impacted anal glands.  These small sacs, located on either side of the dog’s rectum, normally empty themselves whenever the dog empties his or her bowels, but […]

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Many parts of the country are now covered in a thick blanket of snow, and that can only mean one thing for dog sports enthusiasts:  mushing! One name, many activities Although we often think of mushing only in terms of races such as the upcoming Iditarod, it is really a general term that covers many […]

What to Expect When Your Dog Is Expecting

There are few things as exciting as the pitter-patter of little feet, even if they are of the  canine variety.  Are you ready to take the plunge with your dog? How do I know when my dog is fertile? Each female dog is only fertile twice a year, with each fertile period lasting from 3 […]

Christmas Gifts for the Dog and the Dog Lover

Are you struggling to find a gift for your best friend?  Our gift-giving guide can help you find the perfect gift for the dog who has everything, as well as for the dog-lovers on your list. Kong Dog Toys The new Kong toys out this year are called “Tugger Knots“.   They are really cute tug […]

Please! No Puppies under the Christmas Tree

It’s so tempting to put a small puppy in a nice box under the tree with a ribbon around his or her neck to surprise your kids or other loved ones on Christmas morning.  We’ve all seen the commercials where the dog pops out of hiding and surprises the giggling children or wins the heart […]

Weight Pulling

We’ve already covered a few of the more popular dog sports in Straight Poop – dock diving, agility, and flyball, so I thought this issue might be a good time to learn about one of the lesser known dog sports – weight pull competitions. What is a weight pulling competition? Very simply, weight pull competitions […]

Earthdog Training

I’m always on the lookout for new ways to entertain dogs, and I stumbled across a sport I hadn’t been aware of, probably because I don’t have any terriers.  This sport, called Earthdog, allows vermin-hunting dogs to experience the job they were originally bred for.  So, coax your terrier down off the couch and see […]

Canine Epilepsy

My 10-year old Golden Retriever was just diagnosed with epilepsy, so it seemed like a good time to do a little research on the topic for Straight Poop. What exactly is epilepsy? Epilepsy is most easily defined as the presence of repetitive seizures over time.  Seizures may be the result of a specific brain injury […]

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