tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50699443065751011422024-03-13T11:51:25.636-04:00Doody DiggerThe pooper scooper revolution!Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-21118483689947886402011-09-06T15:51:00.008-04:002011-09-14T11:51:50.361-04:00Giveaway: Win a Doody Digger Pooper Scooper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pxganRUTFWk/TVBG-nxFWoI/AAAAAAAAADU/JM5lz6yEsXo/s1600/smdoody.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pxganRUTFWk/TVBG-nxFWoI/AAAAAAAAADU/JM5lz6yEsXo/s1600/smdoody.jpg" /></a>Now is your chance to see how easy it is to scoop poop with the patented <a href="http://www.doodydigger.com/">Doody Digger Pooper Scooper</a>. We are giving away one Doody Digger, one O-ring, five bags, and free shipping. <a href="http://www.doodydigger.com/Reviews.html">Read these great reviews of the Doody Digger. </a></div>
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<strong>How to Enter:</strong><br />
1. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/doodydigger">Like Doody Digger on Facebook</a>, and <br />
2. Leave a comment on this blog post telling us that you liked our Facebook page and why you would like to try the Doody Digger.<br />
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The giveaway ends on Sept 14, 2011 at 12:01 ET. All participants must live in the Continental United States. The winner will be randomly chosen and announced on our Facebook page on Sept 14. Good luck!<br />
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-42609838722625442612011-07-24T18:19:00.001-04:002011-07-24T18:21:10.061-04:00How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Summer HeatWatch this great video for some easy tips on keeping your dog cool in the summer heat. Remember, never leave pets or children in vehicles in hot weather. What are your favorite tips and treats for keeping your dog cool? <br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="303" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bCF4ZCoU_js?rel=0" width="480"></iframe>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-45959660769695510762011-05-31T17:44:00.000-04:002011-05-31T17:44:14.604-04:005 Things You Can Learn from the Doody Digger Pooper Scooper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yucBJvkoVwg/TeVgCAgWnkI/AAAAAAAAAHk/ZG9D_sTORpI/s1600/X2Y3peanut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yucBJvkoVwg/TeVgCAgWnkI/AAAAAAAAAHk/ZG9D_sTORpI/s200/X2Y3peanut.jpg" width="141" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>It’s easy being green.</strong><br />
The <a href="http://www.doodydigger.com/">Doody Digger</a> is made in the USA from recycled material. Attach an eco-friendly bag and keep your yard free of dangerous bacteria, while doing your part to help the planet. <br />
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<strong>Appreciate the small things in life. </strong><br />
It is so simple to use the Doody Digger that you may just find yourself smiling each time you use it. <br />
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<strong>It’s easy to multitask.</strong><br />
With the Doody Digger’s one-handed design, you have one hand free to hold a leash, carry a baby, enjoy a drink, carry groceries, or use a smartphone.<br />
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<strong>You can prevent back and knee strain.</strong><br />
No more bending to pick up dog poop or leaving it on the ground. <br />
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<strong>Kids will do more chores. </strong><br />
Picking up dog poop will no longer be a dreaded chore. In fact, it will now be a chore that kids will want to do!</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-23859713260457782362011-04-18T15:12:00.001-04:002011-04-18T15:58:56.404-04:00Bay Area Humane Society PetWalk 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-68CUlKBgm-8/TayMjeV4sWI/AAAAAAAAAHg/R9LekDk82pE/s1600/bayareapetwalk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-68CUlKBgm-8/TayMjeV4sWI/AAAAAAAAAHg/R9LekDk82pE/s1600/bayareapetwalk.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The <a href="http://www.bayareahumanesociety.com/">Bay Area Humane Society</a> was founded over forty years ago and helps thousands of animals each year in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The <a href="http://www.bayareahumanesociety.com/petwalk/">12th Annual PetWalk</a> will be held on June 4, 2011. Event attendees can see a demo of the Doody Digger Pooper Scooper, and win the Doody Digger as a prize for the obstacle course.<br />
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<strong><u>Fundraiser Details</u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Date:</strong> June 4, 2011<br />
<strong>Time:</strong> 9:30 am<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bay Area Humane Society<br />
1830 Radisson St<br />
Green Bay, WI 54302<br />
<strong>Events:</strong> 5K walk, children’s activities, dog obstacle course, and pet vendors</span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-62068366328179252872011-04-18T15:03:00.000-04:002011-04-18T15:03:04.457-04:00Sheltie Rescue of Utah Fundraiser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiY7UCWcNXY/TayKI1rdsdI/AAAAAAAAAHc/rouKQyFNrW0/s1600/sheltierescueofutahhoney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiY7UCWcNXY/TayKI1rdsdI/AAAAAAAAAHc/rouKQyFNrW0/s200/sheltierescueofutahhoney.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The <a href="http://www.sheltierescueut2.org/">Sheltie Rescue of Utah</a> places homeless shelties in foster and permanent homes. We are proud to support the upcoming Sheltie Rescue of Utah Fundraiser, a large 5 day dog show. Event attendees can see a demo of the Doody Digger Pooper Scooper, and win the Doody Digger as a raffle prize. <br />
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<strong><u>Fundraiser Details</u></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Date:</strong> May 4 to May 8, 2011<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Salt Lake County Equestrian Park<br />
2051 W 11400 S<br />
South Jordan, UT<br />
<strong>Events:</strong> Microchip Clinic, Conformation, Rally, Obedience, and Agility</span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-50639510665828208212011-04-06T16:15:00.001-04:002011-04-06T16:17:31.370-04:00Video: How to Perform Dog CPRDog CPR could save your dog's life. Encourage all of your family members to watch this video, so you are prepared in case of an emergency. For more information, please consult your veterinarian. <br />
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<blockquote>“<em>76 percent feed it store bought natural, organic or gourmet pet food. Twenty-four percent serve their pet a mixture of people and pet food, while merely 21 percent reach for generic pet food.”</em></blockquote><br />
<blockquote>“<em>And what about those feeding their pets from the dining room table? Over half say they sometimes do while 35 percent say they never do. The question is why? A third feed their pet people food and say they do it for a change, to stimulate the pet. Twenty-three percent say their pet likes people food more, and 18 percent say it’s nutritionally superior. Another 18 percent just don't want their foods to go to waste</em>.”</blockquote><br />
If you feed your pet people food, do not feed them “<em>chocolate, coffee, caffeine, avocado, macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins, yeast dough, undercooked or raw meats, eggs or bones, the sweetener xylitol, onions, garlic, chives, milk, salt, and never any alcohol</em>.” All of these are hazardous to pets, according to the ASPCA.</span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-7943614096869966552011-03-22T11:20:00.000-04:002011-03-22T11:20:15.121-04:00Borrow a Dog at the Yale Law School Library<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stressed out students at Yale Law School can visit the library to checkout a dog for 30 minutes. Yes, you read that correctly. Along with over one million law books, the students can borrow a dog during this three day trial, which begins on Monday. While it is well documented that therapy dogs can help kids feel more relaxed, it is interesting to see this concept applied to law students. This news was even published in <em><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/education/22dog.html">The New York Times</a></em> today. <br />
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The dog is hypoallergenic and must remain in a designated part of the library. The school is seeking feedback from students about whether or not this should become a regular service, like at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh.</span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-85931541268984178942011-03-11T13:38:00.006-05:002011-03-11T13:50:32.145-05:00Resources for Dogs on Special Diets: Gluten-Free and Vegan<span style="font-family: inherit;">While many humans eat gluten-free or vegan, there are a growing number of dogs on vegan or gluten-free diets. Some dogs have a gluten allergy. In other cases, dogs may eat vegan or gluten-free because their owners are vegan or have <a href="http://www.celiaccentral.org/Celiac-Disease/21/">celiac disease</a>. Here are two new blog posts that contain excellent information and resources. <br />
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The Vegan Soapbox has a blog post called “<em><a href="http://www.vegansoapbox.com/thriving-vegan-dogs/">Thriving Vegan Dogs</a></em>.” The post has links to an interesting <em>CNN</em> article and The Vegan Dog Nutrition Association. The author, Eccentric Vegan, shows how dogs can survive on a vegan diet. <br />
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Kristen Campbell at Gluten-Free Fox wrote a great post called “<em><a href="http://www.glutenfreefox.com/articles/gluten-free-dogs.html">Caring for a Gluten-Free Dog</a></em>.” She described her struggle to identify the cause of her dog’s health problems and find gluten-free dog food. She even used gluten test kits to determine if the food was truly gluten-free!</span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-79283476439891367642011-03-02T10:42:00.000-05:002011-03-02T10:42:58.386-05:00How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog?<span style="font-family: inherit;">Are you considering getting a dog or cat? Before you do, it is important to understand the cost of owning a dog or cat. Here are tips from <em><a href="http://www.walletpop.com/2011/03/01/savings-experiment-cats-versus-dogs/">Savings Experiment: Cats vs. Dogs</a></em>. <br />
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<blockquote>“<em>The results are clear, and it's not even by a whisker. For most lifestyles, dogs are higher-maintenance so they're more expensive. Although cats and dogs tie in some arenas, there's not a single category in which cats are pricier.</em>”<br />
</blockquote>When adopting a pet from the <a href="http://www.aspca.org/">ASPCA</a>, there is an adoption fee, but it does include spaying or neutering, micro-chipping, and shots. For a dog, expect the adoption fee to be between $75 and $200. Add to your dog budget other costs, such as routine health care, pet insurance, food, treats, special dietary needs, dog toys, a leash, a pooper scooper, waste bags, dog walkers, and kennels. <br />
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You can save money on bags by using the <a href="http://www.doodydigger.com/">Doody Digger pooper scooper</a>, since you don’t need to dispose of the bag after only one use. Stand up the Doody Digger when not in use and the weight of the waste will virtually seal the waste bag closed. When the bag is heavy, replace it with the inexpensive <a href="http://doodydigger.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PLST&Store_Code=DPOS">Doody Digger waste bags</a> or reuse grocery store bags.</span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-64218716364325354442011-02-22T13:14:00.001-05:002011-02-22T13:20:32.627-05:00Is Your Dog Obese?<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pet obesity is a growing epidemic. A survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention and Mars Inc.'s Banfield Pet Hospital found that more than 50% of dogs and cats in the US are overweight or obese. </span><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704476604576158372088195308.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">An article in <em>The Wall Street Journal</em></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> explored the causes and treatments of pet obesity.</span><br />
<blockquote><span style="font-family: inherit;">“</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>The main culprit: owners who routinely overfeed pets, don't exercise them enough and are unaware of the severe, and costly, health problems caused by excess weight. Common woes include diabetes, arthritis, kidney failure, high blood pressure and cancer. Research also suggests that pets fed less over their lifetime can live significantly longer.”</em></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span> </blockquote><blockquote>“<em>To encourage weight discussions, Banfield is rolling out software into its 770 hospitals that will require vets to give pets a Body Condition Score on a scale of 1 (too thin) to 5 (obese) during routine office visits</em>.”</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Following feeding directions on packages can still result in overfeeding. Larger breeds need significantly more exercise than smaller breeds. Dog resorts, camps, and treadmills may be appealing, but the cheapest treatment is smaller healthier meals and more exercise for both dogs and owners!</span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-58019435217399451472011-02-17T12:08:00.000-05:002011-02-17T12:08:07.894-05:00Video: Three Girl Scouts Fighting Puppy Mills<div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Watch this heartwarming and informative plea from three Girl Scouts trying to stop puppy mills in Texas. They are encouraging people to contact their state legislators. Thanks to the ASPCA for tweeting the video. For more information about fighting puppy mills, </span><a href="http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/puppy-mills/10-ways-you-can-help-fight.aspx"><span style="font-family: inherit;">read these tips from the ASPCA</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span> </div><div> </div><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GTlyxDLqKyc" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-28411996335793834402011-02-16T10:49:00.000-05:002011-02-16T10:49:29.014-05:00Westminster 2011 Best in Show: Video and Photos<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the first time, a Scottish Deerhound won best in show at Westminster. The winner, Hickory, lives on a farm in Virginia and is five-years-old. Here is a quote from a </span><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110216/ap_on_sp_ot/westminster_dog_show"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yahoo News article</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> about the win.</span><br />
<blockquote><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<em>By dog world standards, it was an upset. OK, maybe not quite as big as the Hickory Huskers winning the Indiana high school state basketball championship in the film 'Hoosiers,' but quite a surprise nonetheless.</em>"</span></blockquote><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can watch a replay of Hickory's winning moment on<a href="http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/02/16/westminster-kennel-club-dog-show-2011-best-in-show-revealed/"> TV Squad</a>. Hickory's handler, Angela Lloyd, won the Junior Showmanship in 1998. Don't miss these fantastic </span><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Most-Viewed-Photos-Handler-Angela-Lloyd-poses-photographs-Hickory-Scottish-deerhound-after-Hickory/ss/1778#photoViewer=/110216/ids_photos_ts/r363686527.jpg"><span style="font-family: inherit;">photos of Hickory and Angela</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-3163943726263396322011-02-13T12:17:00.000-05:002011-02-13T12:17:43.691-05:00Westminster 2011: Preview Video and Television Schedule<span style="font-family: inherit;">Watch this video of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Press Conference on February 10, 2011. See the six new breeds that will compete in the show, and hear facts from the show co-host on USA Network, David Frei. The Icelandic Sheepdog is the first breed from Iceland to compete. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Below is the </span><a href="http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2011/show/tv.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">television viewing schedule</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span><em></em><span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information and interesting facts about the show, </span><a href="http://doodydigger.blogspot.com/2011/01/six-new-breeds-to-compete-in.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">read our earlier blog post</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span> <br />
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<blockquote><em><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>NIGHT 1:</strong> <br />
Monday, February 14<br />
Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding Groups<br />
8-9 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network<br />
9-11 p.m. (ET) live on CNBC <br />
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Tuesday, February 15<br />
Sporting, Working and Terrier Groups, Best In Show<br />
8-11 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network <br />
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Breed judging highlight videos are available throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday on the Westminster Web site. These highlights will be available after the show, as well. <br />
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<strong>To our West Coast viewers:</strong> Please note that the West Coast telecast is delayed for your time zone. Since results are posted to our Web site as they occur live, if you want to enjoy the drama of the moment, please avoid the Westminster Web site after 5 p.m. Pacific Time on each evening.</span></em></blockquote>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-24302078152238987542011-02-07T13:58:00.001-05:002011-02-07T14:01:07.557-05:00Videos: Two Super Bowl Commercials with Dogs Tied for Best Ad in USA Today's Ad MeterWatch these two funny 2011 Super Bowl commercials from Doritos and Bud Light, which topped <em>USA Today's</em> Ad Meter. Doritos featured a pug, and Bud Light's dog sitter had dogs acting like humans. Read the entire <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/admeter/2011-admeter.htm"><em>USA Today</em> article</a> for more great Super Bowl commercials. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more videos, visit the </span><a href="http://animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Puppy Bowl website</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Imagine how easy clean up would be if they had the </span><a href="http://www.doodydigger.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doody Digger pooper scooper</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span><br />
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Labrador Retriever</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The </span><a href="http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4293"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">American Kennel Club just announced the most popular dog breeds in the United States</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Labrador Retriever has been the most popular breed now for 20 years! Here are the top 10 breeds in 2010 based on the American Kennel Club’s registration statistics.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Labrador Retriever</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">German Shepherd Dog</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Yorkshire Terrier</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Beagle</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Golden Retriever</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bulldog</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Boxer</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Dachshund</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Poodle</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10. </span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Shih Tzu</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; vertical-align: top;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the highest ranking in 100 years for the Bulldog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Yorkshire Terrier gained popularity, moving from seventh in 2009 to third in 2010. The rankings of three breeds increased dramatically. </span></span></div><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <br />
<blockquote><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; vertical-align: top;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>“The <span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">French Bulldog</span> made the largest leap in the past decade, jumping 50 places from 71st to 21st. Other breeds with the biggest increase in rankings over the last decade include the <span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Havanese</span> (from 86th to 31st) and the <span style="color: windowtext; mso-ansi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">Cavalier King Charles Spaniel</span></em><em> (from 54th to 23rd).</em>”</span></span></div></blockquote><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; vertical-align: top;"></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; vertical-align: top;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">View the rankings for 167 dog breeds</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to discover where your dog ranks. Foxhounds ranked the lowest. </span></span></div>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-20082090169551069232011-01-25T16:36:00.000-05:002011-01-25T16:36:38.322-05:00Can Dogs Help Kids Improve Reading Skills?This fascinating <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/WN/study-dogs-children-learn-read/story?id=11428770"><em>ABC News</em> story</a> shows that dogs can indeed help kids improve their reading skills. For a child struggling with reading, simply reading out loud to a dog can be comforting. <br />
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<blockquote>"<em>A study this year by researchers at the University of California, Davis confirmed that children who read to Fido really do perform better. Young students who read out loud to dogs improved their reading skills by 12 percent over the course of a 10-week program, while children in the same program who didn't read to dogs showed no improvement</em>."</blockquote>For more details, watch this video of a teacher sharing her experiences with the Reading to Dogs Program.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="youtube-player" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/s07QkzVGHb0" title="YouTube video player" type="text/html" width="425"></iframe>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-69441702309278616802011-01-20T09:56:00.002-05:002011-02-07T14:27:19.633-05:00View 38 Reuters Photos of Dogs in Costumes<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dogs in costumes are adorable any time of the year. </span><a href="http://totallycoolpix.com/2011/01/dressed-up-dogs/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">View the 38 Reuters photos of <em>Dressed Up Dogs</em> posted yesterday on Totally Cool Pix.</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> The photos were taken between 2002 and 2010 and include dogs from around the world. From native costumes to a dog in Peru wearing boxing gloves, the diverse photos will be enjoyed by many. Which photo is your favorite?</span></div>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-49833506100195785052011-01-17T14:30:00.004-05:002011-02-07T14:27:01.160-05:00Protect Your Dog: Dr. Oz Shares Toxic Plants and Foods<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last night on <em><a href="http://www.oprah.com/own-ask-oprahs-all-stars/Medical-Advice-from-Dr-Mehmet-Oz-Ask-Oprahs-All-Stars-103/8">Ask Oprah’s All Stars</a></em>, Dr. Oz responded to a question from a woman mourning the loss of her dog. The dog unfortunately ate a toxic Sego Palm plant. Dr. Oz mentioned the following list of plants and foods that are toxic to dogs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span>Sego Palm</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Oleander</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Azaleas</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Aloe</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Chocolate</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Onions</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Garlic</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control/plant-list-dogs.aspx"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For a complete list and photos of toxic plants, visit ASPCA</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. There is also a list for cats. If you think your dog has eaten a toxic food or plant, it is extremely important to take your dog to a vet immediately. Early symptoms of toxicity are malaise, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Don’t wait for a life-threatening situation. Take the time now to make sure your home is safe for all family members, including your pets!</span></div>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-65217724263413150392011-01-16T17:24:00.004-05:002011-02-07T14:26:27.470-05:00Six New Breeds to Compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="largetext1"><span style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Six new dog breeds will compete at the </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2011/show/tv.html">Westminster Kennel Club 135th Annual Dog Show</a> at Madison Square Garden. </span>The show starts on February 14, 2011, and will air on <em>USA Network</em> and <em>CNBC</em>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second night of the show, February 15, will air exclusively on<em> USA Network</em> at 8 pm ET. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The </span><a href="http://www.akc.org/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">American Kennel Club</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> now recognizes these six new breeds, which will compete in the show. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Boykin Spaniel<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> (Sporting Group)</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Bluetick Coonhound<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> (Hound Group)</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Redbone Coonhound <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">(Hound Group)</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Cane Corso<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> (Working Group)</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Leonberger<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> (Working Group)</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Icelandic Sheepdog<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> (Herding Group)</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2011/show/news/newbreed_080410.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Visit the Westminster Kennel Club website to view photos and descriptions of each new dog breed.</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are some </span><a href="http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2011/show/info.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">interesting facts</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> about the Westminster Dog Show.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“</span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><em>First held in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">America's second-longest continuously held sporting event</span>, behind only the Kentucky Derby</em>.”<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“<em>Westminster <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">pre-dates the invention of the light bulb and the automobile</span>, the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Washington Monument, the invention of basketball and the establishment of the World Series</em>.” (The first show was held in 1877.)<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">· </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“<em>There have been a total of <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">299,024 dogs</span> entered in Westminster's 134 shows through 2010</em>.”<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></div>Doody Diggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13760531539546653445noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069944306575101142.post-47372827377669208402011-01-16T16:30:00.003-05:002011-02-07T14:25:07.692-05:00Introducing Doody Digger, the Pooper Scooper Revolution<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8jXeSFCd3I4/TVBG-nxFWoI/AAAAAAAAADU/tYAmS6ZE1cE/s1600/smdoody.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8jXeSFCd3I4/TVBG-nxFWoI/AAAAAAAAADU/tYAmS6ZE1cE/s1600/smdoody.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Imagine a pet product that makes it easy to pick up dog poop with one hand, no bending, no mess, and no grass damage. How about a lightweight design that is perfect for kids with dogs, dog trainers, and adults of all heights?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, all this is finally possible with the </span><a href="http://www.doodydigger.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doody Digger</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, the pooper scooper revolution. You can now enjoy one of the most dreaded chores of dog care. Dog clean up will be so easy that even kids will want to do it! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So, what’s the secret behind the patented Doody Digger? It is simple gravity. You scoop up the dog poop, raise the Doody Digger upright, and the dog waste drops right into the attached disposable waste bag. This makes it easy for a one handed, no touch, and no bending single action operation!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you are finished, simply replace the bag with a Doody Digger bag, grocery store plastic bag, or other dog waste bags.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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