It’s that most wonderful time of the year once again: the National Dog Show is on the horizon! As we’ve written many times, we are unabashedly in love with mixed breed dogs. The more mixed, the better. But we love all dogs, mixed and purebreds. And we like to take every opportunity to learn about …
One of the oldest known dog breeds, the Pug has been a four-pawed pal to people for the past two millennia. Each year, fans of Fidos celebrate our bond with this tiny but mighty dog breed on October 15: National Pug Day! Fun Pug Trivia Doug the Pug at the Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by …
Dog walks are the highlight of my day, a time to slow down and enjoy some quality time with our dogs. The first week of October is designated National Walk Your Dog Week, a pet holiday originated by Colleen Paige. This week was founded to shine the spotlight on the issue of pet obesity–which often …
Poodle Day is an annual event in Carmel, California, that unites poodle owners and lovers for a fun-filled day. The Poodle may rank sixth on the American Kennel Club’s list of most popular dog breeds, but the stylish dogs will always hold the number one spot in the hearts of the breed’s devotees–especially on the …
Perhaps no other fictional tale has taught generations of children more about the loyal heart of a dog, and the pain of losing a four-legged friend, than Old Yeller. Decades after the story was unleashed in book form, dog enthusiasts are still vicariously visiting the Coates family and their canine companion not only through the pages of …
On September 13, 1969 everyone’s favorite Great Dane and the rest of the Scooby Gang solved their first supposedly supernatural caper when the premiere episode of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! aired. Since then the cartoon canine has become a pop culture icon, and each year fans celebrate the anniversary of Scooby-Doo’s debut with Scooby Doo …
“All of the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” A time to take the words of Saint Francis of Assisi to heart, Remember Me Thursday is a day to light the way for a better future for homeless dogs and cats. Taking place on September 23, join animal lovers from more than …
Synonyms for the term “buddy” includes words like “amigo,” “chum” and “confidante.” Although you won’t find it listed in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, if you are a fan of a specific breed of sporting dog then the canine equivalent of “buddy” consists of two words: Boykin Spaniel. And on September 1, these special dogs will be celebrated with …