Bone Appetit!

Today's cool recipe is Veggie Bones!

"Ingredients:

3 cups minced parsley

1/4 cup carrots, chopped very fine

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour

2 tablespoons bran

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 to 1 cup of water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, rack on middle level. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

2. Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese, and oil. combine all the dry ingredients and add to veggies. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, mixing well. Make a moist but not wet dough. If needed, add a little more water. Knead for one minute.

3. Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Using cookie cutter or a glass, cut out the shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet. Gather the scraps and reroll and cut.

4. Bake for 20-30 minutes until biscuits have browned and hardened slightly. (They will harden more as they cool.) Speed cooling by placing them on wire racks. Store in airtight tin."

Recipe from: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Veggie%20Bones.htm

Pic from: http://www.fortan.de/images/product_images/popup_images/gemueseknochen_1.jpg

Crazy Dawgs!

"Am I distracting you?"

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Ask Annabel ~ Belgian Laekenois!

Here are some cool facts about Belgian Laekenois!

#1. "The body is sturdy and well proportioned, with a squarely shaped appearance when viewed from the side."

#2. "The erect ears are triangle in shape with the height equal to the width, set high on the head."

#3. "The moderately pointed muzzle is parallel to the top line of the skull and tapers, but is not excessively pointy. The muzzle and head are fringed, giving the dog a shaggy, woolly look."

#4. "The medium sized, almond-shaped eyes are dark with rims that contrast with lighter color hair."

#5. "The hindquarters are muscular, without looking heavy."

#6. "Dense hair is bushy on the tail, but there is no distinct feathering."

#7. "The chest is deep, reaching to the elbow."

#8. "The front legs are very straight and parallel and vertical to the ground."

#9. "The round feet are cat-like in appearance."

#10. "The long tail is thick at the base and reaches at least to the hock."

#11. "The nose is black and the lips should be tight."

#12. "The teeth should meet in a scissors or level bite."

#13. "The Laekenois's medium length rough, wire coat covers the body in hair that can reach over two inches. Colors include a range from fawn to mahogany with a black overlay."

#14. "The rarest of the four Belgian Sheepdog breeds, the Belgian Laekenois is a very bright and obedient dog."

#15. "They are determined and observant with strong protective and territorial instincts."

#16. "Socialize well to prevent them from becoming shy or sensitive."

#17. "Belgian Sheepdogs need an experienced master who is firm, but not heavy handed. If you are harsh or overbearing they will become uncooperative. Owners need to display a confident, natural authority over the dog. Consistent rules must be set and made clear."

#18. "This breed is instinctively protective so it should be trained and socialized very well from an early age. Puppies should be socialized right from birth."

#19. "Good for working and competition obedience."

#20. "These dogs make excellent police and guard dogs. This type of work is currently their main occupation."

#21. "They do however, make excellent pets if they have owners who can challenge their minds with an air of leadership."

#22. "They are ever watchful, alert and loyal."

#23. "Belgian Laekenois are good with children if socialized well with them."

#24. "This breed needs to be part of the family and not locked up in a kennel. They need leadership, daily exercise along with training and companionship, for without it they may become destructive and hard to handle."

#25. "The Belgian Laekenois is high energy, with a high mental capacity, and are quick to comprehend."

#26. "They need a job to do, especially if you are dealing with working lines."

#27. "Take care when introducing this dog with small non-canine pets. They can be rather dominant toward other dogs and need an owner who can communicate to the dog that dominance is an unwanted behavior. Provided they are correctly socialized with cats and other pets, they should not present any problems."

#28. "Belgian Laekenois may instinctively display herding behavior such as chasing and circling, moving effortlessly for hours and nipping at people's heels. They must be taught not to do this to people."

#29. "This is a very demanding dog. It needs an experienced owner for it can easily be difficult to control unless the owner knows how to handle him. The way the owner handles the dog can produce wide differences in temperament and aggressiveness. Talk to someone experienced with the breed before you buy your dog. These dogs are often impressive; don't base your purchase solely on achievement records and appearances. Only adopt this type of dog if you fully understand what it means to be alpha."

#30. "Height: Males ~ 24-26 inches (61-66 cm.)

Females ~ 22-24 inches (56-61 cm.)"

#31. "Weight: 55-65 pounds (24-29 kg.)"

#32. "This hardy, healthy breed has no major health concerns. Some minor concerns that have been seen are skin allergies, eye problems, excessive shyness, excessive aggressiveness and occasionally seen hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia."

#33. "The Belgian Laekenois will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average size yard. This breed prefers cool climates, but adapts well to others. It can live outdoors but would much rather be with his people."

#34. "This is a working dog that is accustomed to an active outdoor life. As such it needs a lot of exercise, including a long daily walk. In addition, they will greatly benefit being off the leash as much as possible in a safe area."

#35. "Life Expectancy: About 12-14 years."

#36. "Litter Size: Average: 6 - 10 puppies."

#37. "The rough, wiry coat of the Laekenois needs to be trimmed about twice a year, depending upon the quality of the coat. Dead and excessive hair should be removed. Resist suggestions to have your dog close trimmed as this ruins the coat for several years. In addition to the occasional light trim, use a coarse-toothed comb for grooming. The fawn-colored coat is harsh, dry, and normally slightly tangled. It should be rough-looking but never curled. Bathe only if it is absolutely necessary, as bathing removes the waterproofing of the coat."

#38. "The Belgian Laekenois is the rarest of the four varieties of the Belgian Sheepdogs. The dogs are the Belgian Laekenois, Belgian Groenendael, Belgian Malinois, and the Belgian Tervuren. All of the dogs share a common foundation. In most countries and breed clubs all four dogs are considered the same breed with different varieties in coat types. All four dogs share a breed standard in all countries except for the AKC who since 1959 recognizes them as separate breeds and does not recognize the rare Laekenois at all. Whereas the UKC, who is also a U.S. registry does recognize all four varieties as one breed. Versatile and highly intelligent, all four varieties of the Belgian Sheepdog excel at a variety of talents, including but not limited to police work such as, narcotics and bomb detection, protection and schutzhund, search and rescue, also obedience, agility, tracking, herding, sled and cart pulling and as a guide for the blind and assistant to the disabled. These high energy, extremely intelligent dogs need leadership, to be challenged, and well exercised daily and therefore are not for everyone, but can make an excellent family companion with the right owners. The Belgian Malinois was the first of the four sheepdogs to establish type. Until the other four were established in type they were called "Berger Belge a poil court autre que Malinois", which meant "Belgian short-coated Sheepdog who is not the Malinois." Today all four sheepdogs are popular in Belgian. Today the Laekenois and Malinois more often used as working type dogs, than the Belgian Groenendael and Tervuren but all types still make excellent workers."

Info and pics from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/belgianlaekenois.htm

Extreme K9s 101!

Today's extreme K9 is Cleo!

"A dog and a duck hanging out might "quack" you up, but that's just normal to best buds Sterling the duck and Cleo the Labrador retriever mix. Owner Tiffany Smith decided to introduce the unlikely friends after Sterling lost his duck pal. The two got off to a really rocky start. "The dog didn't like the duck at first," Smith says. "But Sterling kept following her everywhere, and eventually Cleo got used to the duck being around." The pair spends most of the day playing in the pond and exploring the tall grasses in the backyard. When it's bedtime, they share a kennel. But rather than curling up in the corner, Sterling will rest his head on the dog's stomach as they snooze. They also share food. Sterling prefers dog chow over duck feed and sometimes eats out of Cleo's bowl. Says Smith, "It's the best relationship between animals I've ever seen."

Article from: 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals, p. 26

Pic from: http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/193/cache/dog-and-duck1_19366_600x450.jpg

Bark out the Facts!

Today's cool fact is...

"Rock star Ozzy Osborne saved his wife Sharon’s Pomeranian from a coyote by tackling and wresting the coyote until it released the dog."

Fact from: http://facts.randomhistory.com/2009/02/15_dogs.html

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Bone Appetit!

Today's cool recipe is Bulldog Brownies!

"Ingredients:

1/2 cup shortening

3 tablespoons honey

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup carob flour (powder) info

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting

12 ounces nonfat cream cheese

2 teaspoons honey

Instructions:

Cream shortening and honey together thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients. Beat well. Bake in a greased cookie sheet (10x15") for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool completely.

FROSTING: Blend together. Spread frosting over cool brownies. Cut into 3 inch or 1 1/2 inch squares."

Recipe from: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Bulldog%20Brownies.htm

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Crazy Dawgs!

"Yum."

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Belgian Mastiffs!

Here are some cool facts about Belgian Mastiffs!

#1. "The coat comes in reddish, brown-brindle, fawn, or black with a dark mask and or infrequent white markings. It had a black nose."

#2. "A very strong dog with an athletic build and imposing muscular strength."

#3. "Its coat is short and sleek."

#4. "The forehead is wide and a good developed skull is also part of the figure."

#5. "The ears are fairly big and hanging."

#6. "The back of the dog is higher then the front for the task of pulling the cart."

#7. "The original Belgian Mastiff is said to be extinct, however this has not been proven as some say there are still some specimens of this breed around. We do know however, there is a group in the process of re-creating this breed."

#8. "The original Belgian Mastiff was a very hard working bobtail mastiff of the butcher's dog type."

#9. "The Belgian Mastiff's primary work was as a draft dog."

#10. "It pulled carts for the poorer Belgians who could not afford a horse."

#11. "The Belgian army also used this breed to pull their heavy equipment."

#12. "It was not known as a really friendly dog but it was very loving, loyal and protective towards its family."

#13. "It was said to sometimes be vicious with strangers, which would have occurred if the dog saw itself above humans in the alpha order, but over all was not a very aggressive dog."

#14. "It was intelligent, courageous and powerful."

#15. "It was an active dog who was not nervous and was pretty standoffish with strangers."

#16. "This breed needed some type of job to do to vent its strong drive and energy."

#17. "It was a calm and obedient dog."

#18. "Height: 27-32 inches (69-78 cm.)"

#19. "Weight: 99-110 pounds ( 45-50 kg.)"

#20. "This breed needed some type of job to do, along with a long daily walk."

#21. "The Belgian Mastiff required very little grooming."

#22. "The Belgian Kennel Club states the original Belgian Mastiff may be extinct. The FCI placed the breed on the suspended list. However, there is a workgroup in Belgian re-creating the breed from the breed's standard. There is a breeder in Belgium who succeeded to re-create the breed, and his "master" dog named "Bacon" has already been shown at several dog shows and received excellent ratings. When this has passed all the different committees, it will enter into a 10 year FCI "stage" period. The Belgian Mastiff was used for guard work and for tracking, search and rescue. It is said that he most likely originated in France because of his resemblance to the French hounds. Later his characteristics were changed when he was exported to Belgium. The breed was used for carting in Belgium but the original dogs had become extinct as cart pulling dogs were no longer necessary with the development of the automobile."

Info and pic from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/belgianmastiff.htm

Artesian Normands!

Basset Artesian Normands are so cool so why don't you check out these facts about them!

#1. "The Basset Artesian Normand looks a little like a Basset Hound, but lighter in weight."

#2. "A short, straight legged hound, its body is twice as long as it is high."

#3. "Its head is dome-shaped and powerful with hairy cheeks."

#4. "Its eyes are large and serious looking."

#4. "Its ears are very long, cone-shaped, soft, and pointed giving the head a noble and beautiful appearance."

#5. "The neck is slightly dewlap and the muscles are smooth with a moderate amount of wrinkles."

#6. "The chest is round with clearly visible sternum."

#7. "The large, black nose protrudes slightly beyond the lips."

#8. "The tail is thick at the root, but narrowing progressively, and carried with a saber curve.

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#9. "The coat is very short, bicolor: orange and white, or tricolor: orange, tan and white. Breeders prefer white feet."

#10. "The Basset Artesian Normand is fairly easy to obedience train."

#11. "Although brave and determined, courageous and headstrong in the hunt, the Artesian is gentle with children and makes a fine, trustworthy pet."

#12. "They have a very deep bark and may bark loudly when strangers arrive, but will still give a warm welcome."

#13. "Good-natured and obedient, he is valued as

a companion as well as an excellent hunter."

#14. "Many French owners embrace this dwarfish hunter and welcome him into their home as a member of their family."

#15. "Normand's have an excellent nose and love to take off after an interesting scent, so be careful they do not slip away from you."

#16. "They will get along nicely with other breeds, they live in packs in France. If they are socialized with cats and other household animals when they are young, they will get along with them as well."

#17. "Owners should be firm, but calm, consistent and confident in their approach. To avoid behavior issues learn canine instincts and treat the dog accordingly, proving plenty of daily mental and physical exercise."

#18. "Height: 10-14 inches (25-36 cm.)"

#19. "Weight: about 33 pounds (15 kg.)"

#20. "The long back of the Basset Artesian Normand is prone to disk disease."

#21. "The Basset Artesian Normand is good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and a small yard will do."

#22. "This breed needs long daily walks, but remember that it will take off after any interesting scent when it is off its lead. If this happens, put a piece of your clothing or something with your scent on it near where the dog disappeared and you will most likely find the dog in that spot in a few hours or at least by morning."

#23. "Life Expectancy: About 13-15 years."

#24. "The smooth, short-haired coat of the Basset Artesian Normand is easy to groom. Rub a rubber brush over the dog's coat occasionally to remove dead hair. Shampoo only when necessary. Clean the ears regularly and keep the toenails short."

#25. "The Basset Artesian Normand is one of the six recognized French Basset breeds. Originating in Artois and Normandy, it dates back to the 1600's. Bassets are dwarfed, full-sized hounds, retaining the body lengths of their forebears, but with enlarged heads, shortened long bones, and larger joints. Their short stature allows hunters to follow them easily on foot. By the turn of this century, the Basset Artesian Normand was developing into two distinct lines, straight-legged hunters and crocked-legged, droopy-eared companion and show dogs. French breeder Leon Verrier developed today's standard, which blends attributes of both varieties. The Artesian Basset needed straight legs that would neither hinder his speed nor drain his energy in order to work in unruly terrain, brush and briar. This handsome strong-bodied dog was developed strictly for utility, but because of its good temperament, it also makes a good companion dog. It is used for hunting foxes and hares, sometimes in company with larger hounds. When the larger dogs are unable to penetrate the brambles, the Artesian Normand is ready to throw itself decisively into action. Like other bassets and terriers, it will go into lairs after its prey. The breed was recognized in 1911."

Info and pics from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bassetartesiannormand.htm

Banters!

Here are some cool facts about Banter Bulldogges!

#1. "The Banter Bulldogge should be a powerfully built, athletic, muscular mid-sized Bulldogge / Mastiff with minimal white."

#2. "A strong working dog with a bully build, there legs still underneath them they are 50-85 lbs."

#3. " Banter Bulldogges have a slight under bite and are mostly solid in color with minimal white and will compare to the old Molosser dogs of the area of Brabant that were known as the Brabanter Bullenbeisser."

#4. "Most of all they continue to be a working breed and should be proven at every opportunity."

#5. "The head is square and muscular. The head should have a pronounced stop between skull and muzzle with the top of the skull mostly flat with strong muscular jaws. Fault: Narrow or long."

#6. "The bite should be slight under bite. Good strong teeth, with impressive canines."

#7. "The muzzle should not be upturned therefore allowing un-restrained breathing. Fault: Muzzle too long, scissor or even bite."

#8. "The eyes are rounded almond eyes that are wide set with a wrinkled brow for a look of heavy concentration. Any color is acceptable."

#9. "The nose is balanced to muzzle, clean and free breathing. Black or dark red. Fault: Completely pink nose (a small amount is acceptable)."

#10. "The neck is well-muscled thick high neck blending into very muscular strong forelimbs."

#11. "It has an impressive strong chest that should come down to meet elbows. Should appear square and not overly exaggerated. Chest should have spring to it to allow for heavy intake of air. Fault: Too narrow in the chest."

#12. "The back should have a slight arch with a high set tail. Well muscled above shoulders."

#13. "Legs should not be "stubby" or "lanky" but have a nice balance of height compared to the length of the body to keep "Performance" in this breed. Front legs are muscular and well defined. Rear legs are very muscular for strong bouncing leaps and superior pulling power. The leg is slightly shorter than body is long."

#14. "Rear should appear to be very square. Fault: Bowing or turned out resulting in poor movement."

#15. "The feet should be compact, round and the pasterns should be strong. Fault: Down in the pasterns or splayed feet."

#16. "Colors include fawn, black, red, brindle of all types, with or without black mask. All colors can posses various amounts of white up to 30%."

#17. "The coat should be short and smooth."

#18. "Ears are short either drop or rose. Ears may be cropped, of no major importance."

#19. "The tail should be set high, naturally reaches near the hock. Preferred to be docked, of no major importance."

#20. "Easy to train and very obedient."

#21. "The Banter Bulldogge should be excellent with children and always loyal to its family."

#22. "It is a good watchdog and will bark to alarm of danger or to scare off trespassers."

#23. "Always ready to protect if necessary."

#24. "They have a lower energy level indoors than out, however Banter Bulldogges do need to get a good daily workout or their energy can become built up."

#25. "They are a ruff and tuff dog playing and are fine with other dogs as long as they have been properly socialized."

#26. "A fun dog with its family always eager for play time and is smart enough to know when play time is over."

#27. "Owners should display a natural authority over the dog. Calm, but firm, confident and consistent. Problems will arise if you allow this dog to believe he is more powerful than the humans. Learn canine instinct and treat the dog accordingly."

#28. "Height: Males 21-24 inches (54-60 cm.)

Females 20-23 inches (51-54 cm)"

#29. "Weight: Males 50-85 pounds (26-37 kg.)

Females 50 -75 pounds (26-34 kg.)"

#30. "The Banter Bulldogge will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and do best with at least an average-sized yard."

#31. "Banter Bulldogges need daily work or exercise, as well as a long brisk, daily walk. They also enjoy fetching a ball or other sessions of play. Makes a good jogging companion."

#32. "Life Expectancy: About 12-13 years."

#33. "The close, smooth coat of the Banter Bulldogge is easy to groom. Occasionally comb and brush the coat to remove dead hairs. Bathe only when necessary, for it removes the natural oils from the skin. The ears should be checked regularly and kept clean. The Banter Bulldogge is an average shedder."

#34. "The Banter Bulldogge was developed by Mr. Todd Tripp of Southeast Ohio in the late 1990's. Mr. Tripp’s vision was to re-create the Brabanter Bullenbeisser of the 1700’s that was found in the central Belgium province known as Brabant. A strong working dog with a bully build, there legs still underneath them the Banter Bulldogges range from 50-85 lbs with a slight under bite and mostly solid in color with minimal amount of white. His foundation consisted or dogs that were a combination of boxer and various other working bull breeds. Most importantly of all was the regularity of using a percentage of Boxer in the foundation brood stock. Mr. Tripp was very discriminate in the choosing of dogs to form the foundation of his Banter Bulldogge breeding program. A great deal of research, thought and selective breeding was involved before he reached his final goal. The Brabanter Bullenbeisser was the small Bullenbeisser that was found as a family and working dog in the 1700's and early 1800's. The Brabanter Bullenbeisser was the smaller more bully type of mastiff that was used to create the modern day Boxer in conjunction with other larger Bavarian mastiffs and the obvious infusion of the "Old Time English Bulldogge's". It is also widely known that the Brabanter carried very little if any white until the 1830's when the first English type Bulldogge was first imported into Germany. They are used for weight pulling, working, hunting, guard and companion dogs."

Info and pic from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/banterbulldogge.htm

Extreme K9s 101!

Today's extreme K9 is Buster!

"Buster the German short-haired pointer is barking up the right tree---any tree---to retrieve his toys. After the playful pup scrambled up a redwood tree chasing a squirrel, owner Bob Wilhelm stuck the dog's tennis ball up in the branches. "I didn't know if he's get the ball at all," Wilhelm says. But sure enough, Buster went for it. The powerful pooch gave himself a running start, took a flying leap, and dug his claws into the trunk's soft bark. Up and up he scooched until his head was eight feet off the ground. Then he knocked the ball down with his nose. Soon he retrieved all his toys the same way. Buster isn't just a tree climber---he's also a lifesaver. Buster alerted his owner's wife when her elderly mother suffered a heart attack.

Article from: National Geographic Kids 125 Amazing Animal Stories, p. 24-25

Pic from: http://www.charlesandhudson.com/archives/tree-backyard.jpg

Bark out the Facts!

Today's cool fact is...

"Classifying dogs into categories began with the Romans. They had the following categories:

House dogs, Shepherd dogs, Sporting dogs, War dogs, Dogs that ran by scent, Dogs that ran by sight."

Fact from: http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0211900/facts/dog_facts.htm

Pic from: http://www.doberman-dog-breed-store.com/images/large/doberman-harness-big2_LRG.JPG

Bone Appetit!

Today's cool recipe is Cheesy Bacon Biscuits!

"Ingredients:

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 stick margarine, softened

2/3 cup brown sugar

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 cups regular oats, uncooked

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

2/3 cup wheat germ

1/2 lb. bacon, cooked crisp, drained, and crumbled

Directions:

Combine flour, soda and salt; mix well and set aside. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 16 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for a minute or so before removing to cooling rack."

Recipe from: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Cheesie%20Bacon%20Biscuits.htm

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Crazy Dawgs!

"Woah..."

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Extreme K9s 101!

Today's extreme K9 is Dick!

"Don't tell Dick the American Eskimo dog he can't learn new tricks. He'll flip--- literally! It took three years and countless boxes of dog treats, but now Dick turns more than five backward summersaults in a row. "When Dick was a puppy, he was very jumpy and always tried to reach high places," says owner Denis Ignatov. He began playing Frisbee with the dog, tossing the disc so that Dick had to jump and lean backward at the same time to catch it. Once Dick mastered that, the trainer used his hands to flip Dick all the way over. Soon the dog got so good that Ignatov stopped helping. But Dick didn't stop helping himself to the dog treats!"

Article from: National Geographic Kids 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals, p.23

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Bark out the Facts!

Today's cool fact is...

"Dogs mature by six months old. The smaller breeds usually mature before the larger breeds."

Fact from: http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0211900/facts/dog_facts.htm

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Bone Appetit!

Today's awesome recipe is Cinnamon Chicken Treats!

"Ingredients:

1 cup of flour

1 cup of chicken broth

3/4 cup of oatmeal

1/4 corn starch

1/4 cup of oil

1 table spoon of baking powder

2 table spoons of cinnamon

Directions:

Mix the ingredients together and cook for 20 minutes at 350 degrees."

Recipe from: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Cinnamon%20Chicken%20Treats.htm

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Crazy Dawgs!

"Which one's the sausage?"

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Extreme K9s 101!

Today's extreme K9 is Freddie!

"Gloucestershire, England, U.K.

"Giddyap!" That's the message Freddie the Jack R

ussell Te

rrier seems to be giving Daisy the Shetland pony. The pair's favorite game is when the dog leaps onto the pony's back and goes for a ride. Their friendship started when Freddie spotted

Daisy about to give a child a ride. Frantic to be included, the dog tore across the yard and leaped straight up. "He settled down right where the saddle would go," says the dog's owner, Patricia Swinley. "Daisy didn't seem to mind." From then on, the flop-eared equestrian rode Daisy two or three times

a day. Says Swinley: "Freddie would do anything to be part of the party."

Article from: 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals book, National Geographic Kids, p.17

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Bark out the Facts!

"After birth, puppies’ eyes do not fully open until they’re about 12 days old."

Fact from: http://www.animalsneedhelp.com/2008/04/20/102-interesting-facts-about-dogs/

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Bone Appetit!

Today's cool recipe is Scrumptious Carob Cake!

"Ingredients:

6 cups white rice flour

1/8 cup peanut oil

1/8 cup margarine -- safflower oil type

1 Tbsp brown sugar

4 ounces carob -- chips, melted

1 cup water

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup powdered milk

Directions:

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended. Dough will be stiff. Chill. Roll dough on a greased cookie pan and cut into shapes 1/2 inch thick. Bake at 300 for 1 hour."

Recipe from: http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Recipes/Scrumptious%20Carob%20Bake.htm

Crazy Dawgs!

"Ah. You make a very comfortable pillow."

Pic from: http://www.funnydogsite.com/pictures/So_Comfortable256.htm