Which Dog Breed Are You?

I found this and thought it sounded like fun. There's probably a million others out there, but I want to share this one with you. Here's my result, and a link to the quiz so you can take it yourself. It's short, 5 questions, and you don't have to have an account so ignore the login terminal. I'd love to see your results. Feel free to post your breed in a comment!


Which Dog Breed Are You?

Bathtime Tips

OK. Time now for my first excerpt from Dog Fancy. I am a DF subscriber (for this year anyway, we'll see how it goes), and I think it'd be good to share some of their ideas to help promote the magazine and give you non-subscribers a look.

This month, we'll take a look at DF's 5 tricks to a good doggy bath. Every owner should be able to groom their own dog, or at least bathe them. Hopefully, these tips will help dog owners all over. I'll try them out too.

The 5 Steps of Bathing
by Eve Adamson

1. Brush First: A good brushing, plus combing for long coats, helps loosen shed hair and dirt so they are more easily washed away, and stimulates natural oils in your dog's skin.
2. Get Ready: Have everything you need within reach before you get your dog wet. Put a nylon collar and leash on your dog to keep control of him/her.
3. Wet Your Dog Down: Whether you choose to bathe your dog in the tub, sink, or outside in warm weather with the hose (check water temperature first), get your dog thoroughly wet before applying shampoo.
4. Suds it Up, Rinse it Out: Apply shampoo and massage it in, avoiding getting any in your dog's eyes or ears; don't forget the belly, feet, and rear. Then rinse, rinse, and rinse some more.
5. Dry Off: When your dog is clean, wrap him/her in a big towel and blot the coat thoroughly. Even in warm weather, wet dogs like to dry themselves by rolling in grass or dirt - and that means another bath!

Hope this helps anyone having trouble keeping their puppy clean. Or gives you some new methods to try.

For the full article, please check out Dog Fancy June 2009.
This article (c) Eve Adamson, Dog Fancy June 2009

Dog Blog

Hello! My name is Aly and I am absolutely in love with dogs. You could call me "crazy for dogs" (all you other Inubaka fans). I own one dog right now, but someday I hope to own a rescue or be a breeder. I also own a cat, so I am open to the love of all pets.

I was thinking the other day about my passion for animals, especially dogs, and how I could use it to raise awareness, practice my writing skills, and have some fun. And so this blog was created! Here I will talk about my experiences and opinions on pets and owners. I will hold polls and quizes. I will also feature an article or two from Dog Fancy each month and have my very own Breed Spotlight, so that viewers can learn about new types of dogs and how to take care of them. Through my blog, I hope to promote rescue, fair treatment of animals, and maybe help some people find out that a furry new family member is right for them.

Today, I just wanted to give you guys a rundown of my objectives. I would love comments, maybe pictures of your pets, espeically questions about me or dogs, from dog owners, dog lovers, and the dog-wary alike. And if I don't get questions, I'll have to make some up and answer them anyway (and trust me, you don't want that). Just as a warning, this stage in my life is quite hectic. I may not have a new post for you every day or even every week. But I will try my best.

Hope you all enjoy getting to know me and the animals I love. I know I will love getting to know you.