Havanese!

Havanese are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "If never primped, clipped or altered in any way, the Havanese gives a rugged impression in a little dog."
#2. "The legs are strong and allow for free and easy movement."
#3. "The dark eyes and long tail are covered with long silky hair."
#4. "The profuse coat varies from wavy to curly. The Havanese is a double-coated breed with soft hair, both on outer and undercoat. Adult coat reaches 6 to 8 inches, and has a pearly sheen. Some Havanese carry a short haired recessive gene. If two Adults with this recessive gene have a litter of puppies, it is possible that some of the puppies will be born with smooth coats. A Havanese with a short coat cannot be shown and is a serious fault in the show arena. Some have nicknamed the Havanese born with short coats Shavanese. Eye rims, the nose and lips are solid black on all colors except the true chocolate dog. The Havanese comes in any color, including cream, gold, white, silver, blue, and black. Also parti and tricolors. In North America, all colors are recognized, no preference is given to one color over another. Black and chocolate are preferred colors with many North American breeders. A chocolate Havanese must retain at least a 1 inch (2.6 cm.) patch of chocolate hair."
#5. "Chocolates also have green or amber eyes."
#6. "Chocolates also have green or amber eyes. In some European Countries the black and chocolate dogs, were not always recognized. But the black dogs have been recognized for several years, and the Chocolate dogs are now recently recognized. The gait is unique, lively & 'springy" which accentuates the happy character of the Havanese."
#7. "The tail is carried up over the back when gaiting."
#8. "The breed is of solid physical type and sound constitution."
#9. "The Havanese gives a rugged impression of a little dog, it is sturdy, and while a small breed, it is neither fragile nor overdone."
#10. "Havanese are natural companion dogs: gentle and responsive."
#11."They become very attached to their human families and are excellent with children."
#12. "Very affectionate and playful with a high degree of intelligence."
#13. "These cheerful dogs are very sociable and will get along with everyone including people, dogs, cats and other pets."
#14. "They are easy to obedience train and get along well with other dogs."
#15. "This curious dog loves to observe what is going on."
#16. "They are sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline."
#17. "Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of natural authority."
#18. "The Havanese have a long reputation of being circus dogs, probably because it learns quickly and enjoys doing things for people."
#19. "Few tend to bark a lot, as they can be taught not to do this. It is not their nature to bark a lot. It is best to teach them not to bark unnecessarily while they are still young to prevent it from becoming a habit."
#20. "Havanese are good watch dogs - making sure to alert you when a visitor arrives, but will quickly welcome the guest once it sees you welcome them."
#21. "Some dogs, who have not been properly socialized, may exhibit a degree of shyness around strangers, but this is not characteristic of the breed."
#22. "Havanese live for your every word and gesture."
#23. "They should be neither timid nor aggressive, for dogs who do, are a result of a human who is not providing proper pack leadership, and / or who are not treating the dog like a canine, but rather a human."
#24. "It shows no cowardice, in spite of its size."
#25. "Height: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm.)"
#26. "Weight: 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg.)"
#27. "Havanese are good for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard. Havanese are born to live in your home, and not in a patio or a kennel. but at the same time, they require plenty of exercise."
#28. "This playful little dog has an average demand for exercise. This breed needs to be taken on a daily walk. While walking be sure to make the dog heel on the lead. It is an instinct for a dog to migrate daily and to have a leader and in their mind the leader leads the way. This is very important to raising up a well rounded, balanced pet."
#29. "Life Expectancy: About 14-15 years."
#30. "Litter Size: 1 - 9 puppies ~ Average 4."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/havanese.htm
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Harriers!

Here are some cool facts about the one and only, Harrier!

#1. "The Harrier is similar to the English Foxhound, but smaller."
#2. "The head is in proportion to the rest of the dog, with a bold forehead and a moderate stop."
#3. "The black nose is wide with open nostrils."
#4. "The teeth meet in a level or scissors bite."
#5. "The wide-set ears are medium in size, and brown or hazel in color. The low-set ears hang down beside the cheeks and are rounded at the tips."
#6. "The topline of the back is level."
#7. "The legs are long with round cat-like feet."
#8. "The long tail is set high."
#9. "The coat is short, fine and glossy, and can come in any color, but is often tri-colored, lemon and white, red and white, or white and tan."
#10. "The Harrier is somewhat more playful and outgoing than the Foxhound, but not as much as the Beagle."
#11. "Cheerful, sweet-tempered, and tolerant, it is excellent with children."
#12. "This pack dog is good with other dogs, but should be supervised with non-canine pets."
#13. "It prefers life in a pack with people, dogs, or both."
#14. "This active dog likes to go roam, exploring, sniffing and trailing."
#15. "Some Harriers like to bay."
#16. "They are determined and watchful and require patient, firm training."
#17. "When under exercised they can become a handful, possibly destructive and high-strung."
#18. "There are two types, field lines and show lines (bench). Field types are bred for hunting and field trial work. The bench type are bred for conformation shows. Both types are energetic and need daily exercise, but field lines have a higher energy level and need even more exercise. The temperament of both show and field lines vary widely, depending upon how the owners treat the dog and how much and what type of exercise they provide."
#19. "The dominancy level in this breed varies even within the same litter."
#20. "If you are not the type of person who can display a natural air of calm, but firm authority, then be sure to choose a pup who is more submissive."
#21. "Height: 19-21 inches (48-50 cm.) (behind the withers)."
#22. "Weight: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg.)"
#23. "Harriers are not recommended for apartment life unless the owners are very active people who plan on taking them out daily for jogs, hikes or hunts. They are moderately active indoors and will thrive with acreage. They have a tendency to roam do to their hunting and tracking instincts. Do not let them off leash in an unsafe area."
#24. "Harriers will make an excellent jogging companion and if not taken on a daily jog, they need to be taken on a long, daily, brisk walk. While out on the walk make sure the dog heels beside or behind the person holding the lead, never in front, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human."
#25. "Life expectancy: About 10-12 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/harrier.htm
Pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://puppydogweb.com/gallery/beagleharriers/beagleharrier_gibbs.jpg&imgrefurl=http://puppydogweb.com/caninebreeds/beagleharrier.htm&usg=__Kb18ZX-RREFByS17MYk-NykUl7o=&h=306&w=350&sz=16&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=7Yvtn4WCMDe0oM:&tbnh=158&tbnw=177&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dharrier%2Bdog%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1213%26bih%3D662%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=298&vpy=363&dur=17&hovh=210&hovw=240&tx=91&ty=122&ei=BU7MTIHlLcP7lweB2-DjCA&oei=BU7MTIHlLcP7lweB2-DjCA&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:0

Ask Annabel - Great Pyrenees!

The Great Pyrenees is such a beautiful dog so why don't you check out some fact about them:

#1. "The Great Pyrenees is also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog."
#2. "The length of the dog is slightly longer than it is tall."
#3. "The head is wedge-shaped with a slightly rounded crown and is in proportion to the rest of the body."
#4. "The backline is level."
#5. "The nose and lips are black."
#6. "The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite."
#7. "The dark brown, medium sized eyes are almond shaped and slanted."
#8. "The dark brown, V-shaped ears are carried low, flat and close to the head, rounded at the tips, set about eye level."
#9. "the chest is fairly broad."
#10. "The well feathered tail reaches the hocks and can be carried low, or up over the back in a wheel when the dog is excited. There is sometimes a crook at the end of the tail."
#11. "The dog has a weather-resistant double coat. The undercoat is dense, fine and wooly, and the outer coat is long, thick, coarse and flat. There is a mane around the shoulders and neck which is more apparent in male dogs. There is feathering on the tail and along the back of the legs. Coat is either solid white or white with patches of tan, wolf-gray, reddish-brown or pale yellow."
#12. "The Great Pyrenees is a capable and imposing guardian, devoted to its family, and somewhat wary of strangers - human or canine."
#13. "They are often used to guard livestock."
#14. "When not provoked, it is calm, well- mannered, and somewhat serious."
#15. "Courageous, very loyal and obedient."
#16. "Gentle and affectionate with those he loves."
#17. "Devoted to family even if self-sacrifice is required."
#18. "It is very gentle with its family and children."
#19. "It does best with children when it is raised with them from puppyhood, and if they are not being used as working flock guards be sure to socialize them well with people, place and noises."
#20. "Owners need to be firm, but calm, confident and consistent with the dog."
#21. "Setting rules the dog must follow and sticking to them."
#22. "A serious worker, but very independent."
#23. "Be patient when training the Great Pyrenees, as it may be slightly difficult."
#24. "If left alone inside the home without the proper amount of exercise and or leadership they can become destructive."
#25. "The Great Pyrenees is good with non-canine animals, and usually loves cats."
#26. "These dogs do not reach maturity until they are about 2 years old."
#27. "Some are not good off the leash and may wander away."
#28. "Needs an owner who understands and practices natural dogmanship."
#29. "The Great Pyrenees tend to bark a lot and some tend to drool and slobber."
#30. "Height: Dogs 27-32 inches (69-81cm.)
Bitches 25-29 inches (63-74cm.)
~~~Are the average heights, but some Pyrenees are as much as 40 inches (1 meter)."
#31. "Weight: Dogs from 100 pounds (45kg.)
Bitches from 85 pounds (38kg.)"
#32. "These dogs are not recommended for apartment life and would do best with a mid-to-large sized yard. They need space, but adapt well to family life. They are not really active indoors, but need regular exercise outdoors. A fence is a must as they may wander away in search of the boarders to what they believe is their territory. Puppies are very active and might have the tendency to wander off or escape. Prefers cool climates."
#33. "Pyrenees need plenty of exercise to stay in shape. If they are not actively working as a flock guardian, they need to be taken on a daily, long brisk walk."
#34. "Life Expectancy: About 10 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greatpyrenees.htm
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Collar Catastrophe!

Today's wooferful collar today is Cabella's Embroidered Dog Collars!

"Made of tough nylon to withstand the heaviest abuse, these collars feature your dog's name (up to 10 letters) and your phone number (up to 10 18" spaces) embroidered right into the webbing.

Sizes: M(3/4"W, 10" to 16"), L(1"W, 12" to 18"), XL(1"W, 18" to 26").

Colors/Camo patterns: Blue, Red, Advantage MAX-4 HD®, Blaze Orange (L, XL), Green, Wine, Hot Pink, Purple, Strawberry Frost."

Info and product from: http://www.cabelas.com/fryprod2-1/734088.shtml?type=product&WT_tsrc=CSE&WT_mc_id=GoogleBaseUSA&WT_z_mc_id1=734088&RID=40&mr:trackingCode=C8C962CB-958E-DF11-A0C8-002219318F67&mr:referralID=NA
Pic from: http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/615219/reviews.htm

Bark out the Facts!

Today's fact on Bark out the Facts is...

"The U.S. has the highest dog population in the world.
France has the 2nd highest."

Thank you and come back next week to see another barkriffic fact with Bark out the Facts!

Dogstumes!

Welcome everyone to dogstumes! Today's snazzy dogstume for all those watchdogs out there is the Casual Canine K-9 Cop Costume!

"Our Casual Canine™ K-9 Cop Costumes are so cute, it’s almost a crime! Includes a navy police shirt, coordinating hat, and plastic handcuffs."

"This is one cop you won’t mind pulling over for! Police officer costume includes a navy shirt with belt and buckle and a badge on the sleeve. Coordinating police cap and plastic handcuffs help turn any pet into the long paw of the law."

Pics, info and product from: http://www.fivestarfido.com/p-93469-casual-canine-k-9-cop-costumes.aspx

Crazy Dawgs!

"Trick or Treat!"

Pic from: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/14/the-best-pet-halloween-costumes_n_762247.html#s156650

Gordons!

Gordon Setters are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Gordon Setter is slender, but robust in structure."
#2. "The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite."
#3. "The black nose is broad."
#4. "The oval eyes are dark brown."
#5. "The long ears are set low, about level to the eyes, hanging close to the head."
#6. "The short tail is not docked, and does not reach the hocks."
#7. "The soft, shiny coat is either slightly wavy or straight. The hair on the ears, under the stomach, chest, the backside of the legs, and on the tail is longer than it is on the rest of the body. The feathering on the underside of the tail starts out longer at the base and get shorter as it reaches the tip giving the appearance of a triangle. The Gordon Setter is the only setter that has black with tan markings. The tan markings are either rich chestnut or mahogany in color and appear over the eyes, on the sides of the muzzle, on the throat, two spots on the chest, on the legs, and on the vent. There may be a small white spot on the chest."
#8. "The Gordon Setter is distinguished both for its loyalty and obedience."
#9. "A polite, sweet-tempered, devoted dog, making enjoyable companions that are excellent with children."
#10. "Intelligent and willing, they are a skilled hunter who is seldom wrong about a scent"
#11. "Brave, cheerful and affectionate."
#12. "This breed needs lots of exercise or it may become high-strung."
#13. "Very loyal to the family, but can be distant with strangers."
#14. "Generally good with other pets but may try to dominate if it is lacking in human leadership."
#15. "Proper human to canine communication is essential."
#16. "This breed likes to roam, so it is a good idea to have a fenced-in yard."
#17. "Puppies may be clumsy."
#18. "Train early with good leadership before bad habits set in, while not impossible, it is easier to prevent negative behaviors than it is to fix them."
#19. "Training these dogs is certainly not difficult, provided the owners are firm, but calm."
#20. "This dog should be introduced to all situations (people, animals and things) as a young pup to produce a well-balanced dog."
#21. "A Gordon Setter who has been introduced as a puppy to cats will get along well with them."
#22. "If strangers visit they adopt a wait-and-see attitude."
#23. "In general they get along well with other dogs and with children because they are friendly to everyone."
#24. "Height: Dogs 24-27 inches (61-69 cm.)
Bitches 23-26 inches (58-66 cm.)"
#25. "Weight: Dogs 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg.)
Bitches 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg.)
Field lines are often smaller and lighter than show lines (bench types)."
#26. "The Gordon Setter is not recommended for apartment life. It is relatively inactive indoors (if a Gordon Setter gets enough outdoor activity it will be calm when it is indoors) and does best with at least a large, safely fenced yard where it can run free. Their hunting instincts lore them to roam, so a good fence around your property is essential."
#27. "Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/gordonsetter.htm
Pic from: http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/breeds/Gordon_Setter.htm

Giant Schnauzers!

Giant Schnauzers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, compact dog."
#2. "It looks like a larger version of the Standard Schnauzer."
#3. "The dogs height is the same as the length, giving it a square look."
#4. "The large nose is black."
#5. "The lips are black, not overlapping."
#6. "The oval eyes are medium-sized, deep-set and dark."
#7. "The teeth meet in a scissors bite."
#8. "The ears are set high on the head and are either cropped or kept natural. When cropped they stand erect with a pointed tip. When left natural the ears are V-shaped, carried close to the head."
#9. "The back is straight."
#10. "The front legs are straight when viewed from all sides."
#11. "The tail is set high and is usually docked to the second or third joint."
#12. " The double coat has a wiry, dense hard, outer coat with a soft undercoat. The hair stands slightly up off the back, with coarser, longer, bushy whiskers, beard and eyebrows. Coat colors come in solid black and salt and pepper."
#13. "Giant Schnauzers are an intelligent, versatile working dog."
#14. "They will be calm with enough exercise."
#15. "Reliable, brave, loyal, bold and vigorous, they love to be with their owner at all times."
#16. "They are easy to train responding best to firm, calm, consistency, with a positive attitude, rewarding good behavior."
#17. "If the Giant Schnauzer is properly trained, well exercised with a firm owner, it makes a very good pet."
#18. "The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. Giant Schnauzers tend to be on the dominant side and need an owner who understands canine behaviors and know how to display authority, in a calm, but stern, confident manner and be consistent about it. Without it they may become over protective, serious, with a hard headed temperament, as they believe they are alpha to humans."
#19. "Socialize well around many different people to avoid them becoming suspicious of everyone they are not familiar with."
#20. "Through absolute consistency; you need to show them you mean what you say."
#21. "They are tremendous guards and their large size alone is a deterrent to trouble."
#22. "Giants who know their place is below humans, are well socialized and who receive enough daily mental and physical exercise will usually love everyone, a sweet-natured goofball. One owner states, "Our Molly is actually a therapy dog at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, but would still protect our home till the death if pushed. Our family is very active, either hubby or I do two trail runs a day with our crew and this tires them out and is also lots of fun for both them and us."
#23. "Some of the great qualities of Giants is that they can excel at obedience, agility, carting and protection work."
#24. "If properly trained they are a dog that can do it all."
#25. "They need an owner who displays consistent leadership, or they will feel it is their job to take over as top dog, causing them to become dominant with other dogs."
#26. "Since they are one of the very few large breeds with a non-shed coat, they are attractive to folks but if not with an owner who knows how to display consistent leadership, they are often given up before the dog reaches age two."
#27. "They can be fairly reserved with strangers and should be socialized extensively both with other dogs and people, preferably starting when the dog is a young puppy."
#28. "They are usually good with other pets."
#29. "Giants have been bred for generations as guard and watch dogs. They are huge and have a relentless, imposing bark when they hear, see or perceive anything out of the ordinary."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/giantschnauzer.htm
Pic from: http://www.justdogbreeds.com/giant-schnauzer.html

Ask Annabel - German Wirehaired Pointers!

German Wirehaired Pointers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The German Wirehaired Pointer is a medium-sized, well muscled dog."
#2. "The body is a little longer than it is tall."
#3. "The medium sized, oval eyes are brown, with medium length eyebrows."
#4. "The ears are rounded, hanging close to the head."
#5. "The teeth meet in a scissors bite."
#6. "The neck is strong and slender."
#7. "The high-set tail is docked to two-fifths of it's original length."
#8. "The coat has an undercoat that is dense in the winter and thin in the summer. The weather-resistant, water-repellent, wiry outer coat is straight lying flat and harsh about 2 inches (5.8 cm.) long. Hair on the beard, forehead and whiskers is slightly longer to protect the face. The coat colors are liver and white, either with ticking, roan or spotted and sometimes a solid liver. The head is liver, with or without a white blaze and the ears are liver."
#9. "The German Wirehaired Pointer is very active and intelligent."
#10. "Eager to learn and loyal to their family, they need a handler with a consistent in approach."
#11. "They like to be occupied and enjoy working for their owner."
#12. "They are friendly with those they know, but can be distant with strangers and should be socialized, preferably at an early age."
#13. "Their hunting instincts lore them to roam."
#14. "Powerful and energetic they can become bored and hard to manage without enough exercise."
#15. "The German Wirehaired Pointer is a good all-around gun dog, able to hunt any sort of game on any sort of terrain. This dog has a good nose and can track, point, and retrieve on both land and water. Steady, lively and vigorous."
#16. "Children should be taught how to display proper leadership skills."
#17. "With proper leadership they will get along well with other dogs and household animals."
#18. "They make good watchdogs."
#19. "Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (60-67 cm.)
Bitches 22-24 inches (56-62 cm.)"
#20. "Weight: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg.)"
#21. "The German Wirehaired Pointer is not recommended for apartment life. They can be somewhat high strung and very active indoors; needs plenty of exercise to prevent extreme indoor restlessness. They will do best with at least a large yard."
#22. "Life Expectancy: About 12-14 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/germanwirehairedpointer.htm
Pointer face from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.pedigree.com.au/breeds/images/german_wirehaired_pointer_01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.pedigree.com.au/breeds/%3Fb%3D292%26p%3DG%26pp%3D&usg=__AIvuqWFhBmBy61kGKSVEKf3ekoo=&h=196&w=196&sz=9&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=NQN33OrBjVokRM:&tbnh=156&tbnw=156&prev=/images%3Fq%3DGerman%2BWirehaired%2BPointer%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1256%26bih%3D682%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1057&vpy=327&dur=3201&hovh=156&hovw=156&tx=91&ty=39&ei=6GPBTLXfFMH78Aab4YjxBA&oei=6GPBTLXfFMH78Aab4YjxBA&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0
Pointer body from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.greatdogsite.com/admin/uploaded_files/1190781482german_wirehaired_pointer.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.greatdogsite.com/breeds/details/German_Wirehaired_Pointer/&usg=__AJYxcUc0jMhjoCsP8tB5emjXSqg=&h=432&w=500&sz=131&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=q_d2Kvsnpz6AxM:&tbnh=161&tbnw=188&prev=/images%3Fq%3DGerman%2BWirehaired%2BPointer%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1256%26bih%3D682%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=141&vpy=120&dur=177&hovh=209&hovw=242&tx=150&ty=62&ei=6GPBTLXfFMH78Aab4YjxBA&oei=6GPBTLXfFMH78Aab4YjxBA&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0

Collar Catastrophe!

Today's collar on Collar Catastrophe is the Lupine Cherry Blossom Adjustable Dog Collar!

"The Lupine® Cherry Blossom Pet Collar is perfect for a sunny spring day, or just for showing off!

All Lupine Dog Collars and Leads are fully covered under the Lupine Pet Product Guarantee. Even if chewed, Lupine will replace your damaged or defective item at no cost!"

"Features:
Designer Nylon Fabric Collar
Durable construction and materials
Covered by the world famous Lupine Guarantee, even if chewed
Adjustable Quick Clasp Style sturdy closure
Machine Washable
Great for active dogs
Steel D Ring for Tag or Leash Attachment
Don't forget the matching Leash (link to the right ----->)
Made in the USA."

Info, product and pic from: http://www.hotdogcollars.com/Lupine-Cherry-Blossom-Adjustable-Dog-Collars-p/lup-009.htm

Hachiko!

Hi Everyone! During the study of Japan at my school, I have discovered a story about an amazing dog (Akita breed) named Hachiko! Many of you have probably heard of him but I found the true story about this dog and I wanted to just post it on the blog if any of you are curious. So, here it is:

"Hachiko was brought to Tokyo in 1924 by his owner, a college professor named Hidesamuro Ueno. Each day, when Ueno left for work, Hachiko would stand by the door to watch him go. When the professor came home at 4 o’clock, Hachiko would go to the Shibuya Station to meet him.

Though this simple act alone shows a tremendous amount of loyalty, that’s not the end of it: The following year, Ueno died of a stroke while at the university. Hachiko didn’t realize that he was gone, and so the dog returned to the train station every single day to await his master. He became such a familiar presence there, in fact, that the station master set out food for the dog and gave him a bed in the station. Even so, Hachiko never shifted loyalties –every day at 4 o’clock, he hopefully waited by the tracks as the train pulled in, searching for his best friend’s face among the people getting off.

Hachiko’s love for his master impressed many people who passed through the station, including one of Ueno’s former students, who became fascinated by the Akita breed after seeing Hachiko. He discovered that there were only 30 Akitas living in Japan, and began to write articles about Hachiko and his remarkable breed, turning the world’s most loyal dog into a household name, and creating a resurgence in popularity for the Akita.

Hachiko died in 1935, after 10 long years of waiting for his master. But the dog would not be forgotten –a year before his death, Shibuya Station installed a bronze statue of the aging dog, to honor its mascot. Though the statue was melted down during World War II, a new version was created in 1948 by the son of the original artist. Go to the station now, and you’ll be able to see the bronze statue of Hachiko – still waiting, as ever, for his master to come home.

Want to learn more about Hachiko and the amazing Akita breed? Check out these great books:

Dog Man: An Uncommon Life on a Faraway Mountain, by Martha Sherrill

Hachiko Waits, by Leslea Newman

Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog, by Pamela S. Turner."

Thanks you!

Info from: http://gimundo.com/news/article/hachiko-the-worlds-most-loyal-dog/
Pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.shampooworld.com.br/imagens/hachiko2.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.pawsforaminute.com/celebrity-pup-culture/hachi-a-loyal-dog%25E2%2580%2599s-story/&usg=__Jg_HsloFP9PyiDvWpmDG2BhUhuM=&h=457&w=626&sz=143&hl=en&start=22&zoom=1&tbnid=gLxL0BIdsF5oLM:&tbnh=161&tbnw=214&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhachiko%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1392%26bih%3D657%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C317&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=639&vpy=349&dur=1&hovh=192&hovw=263&tx=195&ty=120&ei=Sna_TPzgM82dOqul8E4&oei=E3a_TOvpG4XMswbNt5mqDQ&esq=5&page=2&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:22&biw=1392&bih=657

Bark out the Facts!

Today's fact on Bark out the Facts is...

"A one year old dog is as mature, physically, as a 15 year old human."

That's the fact for today and come back next Wednesday to my blog to see another cool fact on Bark out the Facts!

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

Dogstumes!

Today's Dogstume is the Casual Canine Piggy Pooch Dog Costume!

"Casual Canine Piggy Pooch Dog Costumes are soft polyester pig costumes for dogs. These pig costumes will make your friends squeal. Perfect for parties and pictures."

Product, pic and info from: http://www.fivestarfido.com/p-101090-casual-canine-piggy-pooch-pet-costumes.aspx

Crazy Dawgs!

"Too...Much...PIZZA....."

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