<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350613248275153060</id><updated>2011-11-05T16:29:59.599-05:00</updated><category term='Rimadyl for dogs'/><category term='husky'/><category term='obedience training'/><category term='puppy names'/><category term='what do I name my new puppy'/><category term='keep your dog fit and trim'/><category term='pup'/><category term='german shepherd'/><category term='puppies'/><category term='Rimadyl'/><category term='large dog'/><category term='Rottweilers'/><category term='commands'/><category term='hybrid breed'/><category term='dog breeds'/><category term='naming your puppy'/><category term='doberman 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Dogs</title><content type='html'>&lt;h3 class="productDescriptionSource"&gt;P&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B0002I0O60&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;roduct Description&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div class="productDescriptionWrapper"&gt;   The complete line of &lt;a href="http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/"&gt;Plush Puppies&lt;/a&gt; Puzzle Plush Toys will not only  keep pets occupied and eliminate boredom, but they also develop a dog's  intelligence and puzzle solving skills.  Just insert the balls, toys, or  rings into the toy for dogs to remove over and over again.  The ideal  line of toys to challenge and entertain pets.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="productDescriptionWrapper"&gt;&lt;div class="emptyClear"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;hr class="bucketDivider" noshade="true" size="1" style="clear: both;" /&gt;                                       &lt;table class="pa_noBorderTable"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt; &lt;h2&gt;Product Features&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;div class="disclaim"&gt;Size: &lt;strong&gt;Large&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="content"&gt;         &lt;ul style="list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 25px;"&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fun plush pet toy keeps you dog occupied for hours&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;3 squeaker squirrels hidden inside plush tree trunk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Great fun for all ages and breeds&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;No assembly required&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Durable enough to withstand tough play&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;b&gt;What People Are Saying About This Dog Toy &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;H&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B0009YHTA6&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;ide-a-squirrel dog toy&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have a dachshund, who is an aggressive chewer. He loves this toy. He  will chew extra holes in the trunk to get the squirrels and will run off  with the squirrels, which he also will eventually tear up. However, he  will play with this toy for an hour at a time (longer when new and  without the extra holes). You can buy extra squirrels to replace in the  trunk, but he is happy even with the ones he has destroyed being packed  back in the trunk. This is an excellent toy to keep your dog occupied  and entertained. One word of advice, if you don't want your dog chasing  after real squirrels and barking at them every time they come into the  yard, you may wish to get one of the other designs, like the hide-a-bee,  which my dog also liked, but not as much. I think dogs are programmed  to be crazy about chasing squirrels. I bought this for 2 friend's dogs,  and they also loved it. One of them sews the holes back up for her lab,  so he can continue to enjoy his favourite game of "Where's the  squirrel?"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I love this toy. I felt like my dog was bored. I bought this, having  seen it years ago at a friend's house. My dog loves it and carries the  whole tree trunk around for a while before working on removing the  squirrels.  &lt;br /&gt;The only thing I don't like about it, is that it was made in Chine,  which I try to avoid, because I worry about the materials, the  cleanliness of them. &lt;br /&gt;I would purchase it again though. My dog gets great joy from this toy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My g&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B000MKFQES&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;olden retriver got one of these as a puppy and chewed the tree up in  one day. However the squirrels hung around for quite a while. In fact,  the third one bit the dust after nearly two years. This was her favorite  alltime toy. That one was from Petsmart for about $ 22 . I got this one  for $ 9.74 and can't wait to give it to her for Christmas . Seems to be  a little better made and she is now 3 so maybe it will last a little  longer than the first.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our 24-lbs Australian Shepherd mix, Sebastian, is about seven months  old. We had ordered the Kyjen Magic Hat with Rabbits, which arrived  before this. Within three minutes a rabbit was already unattached. So  much for being durable. I was a little uneasy about this toy since it's  from the same company and Sebastian wasn't even playing that rough, but  it arrived today and it's still intact! I ordered the jumbo, which is a  great choice for a medium-sized dog. He loves the squirrel stump more  than the actual squirrels! Awesome toy to engage your dog. Hopefully  this company works on making their toys a little stronger, though.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So..&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B0002I0O5Q&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;. we just opened this toy tonight and it instantly became a favorite  for our mini poodle/springer spaniel mix.  We ordered the large toy and  there are so many ways to entertain him.  He has played more so with  the tree stump tonight.  He enjoys "hunting" for the squirrels and  squeaking them around the house.  The squeakers on these squirrels are  superb. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our baby is 25 lbs and we probably could have ordered a jumbo size.   He is a bigger chewer so the squirrels are a little small for him and  he is enjoying the stump immensely. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have a feeling when this toy wears out that we will continue buying it.  It is that much fun for him.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We purchased the 'large' size for Oliver (our 1.5 yr old male Maltese).  Followed instructions: (ie leave squirrels in dirty laundry basket for a  day so human scent can be absorbed.) and stuffed squirrels into 'tree  trunk' and tossed to Oliver.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He &lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B000H0ZJHW&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;went nuts for the toy. Immediately 'dove' his face into the  'trunk' and worked his little tail off to get the squirrels. He  succeeded fairly quickly (a minute or so) and I took the loose squirrel  away and he went for more. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In short, he LOVES this toy. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We suggest removing squirrels from dog's possession after they  extract them as your pet may tend to treat them like chew toys - or  worse try to 'kill' them. They toy seems reasonably well made - but like  any plush toy it will eventually succumb to rough play. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We spoke with the manufacturer and they told us that they made  replacement squirrels only for the "large' size and that was one of the  reasons we selected it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We use the toy selectively - and let Oliver play with it only when we are around to supervise.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;B&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B000H121DQ&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;ased on feedback from others - it seems we are not alone in having a good experience with the product. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Strongly recommend this as a great addition to your pet toy arsenal.  Our only feature 'wish' is that it would be a bit tougher for him to  get the squirrels out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have never had a dog toy that lasts but they are fun for a while  anyway.  My dog is very good at getting them out of their box. I leave  the toy in his pen sometimes when I leave and usually when I get back  home they are all scattered in his pen, so he has some entertainment  while I'm out. If I even pick one of the squirrels up he is funs over to  get it. The toy is holding up pretty well considering I have a dog that  is pretty rough on them (no pun intended). This toy is a lot of fun to  watch. This is a decent toy! My dog loves those stupid little squirrels.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It's great to have such an interactive toy for the puppy! It keeps her  busy and holds her interest. She carries it around the house with her  nose stuck down in the house.  She'll lay down with it and get the first  squirrel out, then focus on the next. She'll spend some time chewing on  the squirrels, but doesn't destroy them. Sometimes she'll carry 1  squirrel around the house and play with it only, after she's achieved  her mission of getting all the squirrels out of their house.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B002R8SLUY&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; squeakers aren't very loud, which is an added bonus! We did what  it suggested on the box, by placing the toy in with a basket of dirty  laundry for 12 hours. Sounds gross, and I can't say for sure if it  helped, but she does love the toy. It's pretty funny seeing the  squirrels laying around the house and knowing what fun she's had with  them. My husband told me this morning she took one with her when she  went out to potty!! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our older beagle mix would get the first squirrel out, then try to  destroy it, so we keep it away from him. I knew going in that he is a  toy destroyer, so this was to be expected. But we can say that he loves  the toy, too, because the more time the puppy spends with it is less  time she spends picking at him!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Destroyed in minutes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;our dog is a plush toy killer - we learned it with this toy.  within  minutes the tails were off, then the feet, and then squirrel stuffing  guts galore.  if your dog is like ours, stay away from wasting your  money.       &lt;span style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This toy was not a challenge to my dog. Within a few days she ripped it  apart and began to eat the stuff inside. I had to throw it away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B0002XAFTG&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; have a German shepherd that loved the Hide-A-Bee that we had  purchased a while back, but it was getting kind of worn so I decided to  try the Hide-A-Squirrel.  This one did not hold up near as well.  In  fact, after just a few weeks, our dog has already ripped it apart.  The  squirrels are still in good shape because he really doesn't like those  as well as their house.  The dog likes it, it just doesn't seem to be  made as well as the Hide-A-Bee.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My dog absolutely loved this....for the 30 minutes it took him to  destroy it.  I have an 80lb Husky who LOVES squeaky toys.  He can get  really destructive so I try to find toys that will provide him some  mental stimulation.  He had a great time getting the squirrels out and  chewing on them but he ripped up their "house" within 30 minutes.  If  your dog is not destructive like mine then this is definitely an awesome  toy for them.&lt;span style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align: middle;"&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;         &lt;td&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7350613248275153060-2929348344046666319?l=muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='related' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/' title='Kyjen Hide-A-Squirrel Puzzle Toy for Dogs'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/feeds/2929348344046666319/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7350613248275153060&amp;postID=2929348344046666319&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/2929348344046666319'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/2929348344046666319'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/2010/12/kyjen-hide-squirrel-puzzle-toy-for-dogs.html' title='Kyjen Hide-A-Squirrel Puzzle Toy for Dogs'/><author><name>seolmichael@gmail.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350613248275153060.post-7519177638642553636</id><published>2010-11-15T08:32:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-11-15T08:32:14.586-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rimadyl'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='osteoarthritis'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rimadyl for dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='vet'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='excessive drinking'/><title type='text'>Should You Treat Your Pet's Osteoarthritis with Rimadyl for Dogs</title><content type='html'>Dogs are very special to most pet&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B001G96UK8&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; owners since it is very unlikely that you will find a more loyal companion.&amp;nbsp; Luckily, as time goes by, we become extremely in tune to when our dogs are not at the top of their game.&amp;nbsp; And since they are unable to tell us how they feel, we must acknowledge this fact and address it when necessary.&amp;nbsp; One of the common afflictions for dogs, especially in larger breeds, is osteoarthritis and one of the more common treatments of this condition is &lt;b&gt;Rimadyl for dogs&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Osteoarthritis in dogs occurs in their joints and results in the wearing down and sometimes tearing of the cartilage.&amp;nbsp; This results in joint stiffness in your pet and hinders their ability to run, jump, climb stairs, and in more severe cases, even causes difficulty in their ability to stand up.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rimadyl for dogs is an anti-inflammatory drug that is non-steroid based that is used to reduce the joint inflammation and assist in reducing the pain.&amp;nbsp; It is dispensed as a chewable tablet or caplet and is given orally to your dog along with food to help reduce gastric issues.&amp;nbsp; Rimadyl has been found to work extremely quickly and effectively for treating this condition and is given to millions of dogs throughout the country.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you discover these symptoms in your dog,&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B000H0ZJHW&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; the first order of business will be a visit to your vet.&amp;nbsp; If Rover is diagnosed with osteoarthritis and your vet recommends the administration of &lt;a href="http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/"&gt;Rimadyl for dogs&lt;/a&gt;, there are a few things you must consider. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As with any drug for your dog, cost may be an issue.&amp;nbsp; Rimadyl is not available as an over the counter medication and is only dispensed with a prescription.&amp;nbsp; This, of course, requires repeated trips to your vet for evaluation.&amp;nbsp; While most people are very pleased with the effectiveness of this drug, it is far from perfect and you need to consider and be aware of some of the side effects for your dog.&amp;nbsp; Rimadyl can be very toxic to your dogs, intestinal tract, kidneys, and liver.&amp;nbsp; In severe cases, this toxic effect could result in the death of your dog.&amp;nbsp; However, this is commonly avoided by the following the directions exactly as recommended.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some of the other, less dramatic side effects of Rimadyl for dogs are diarrhea, a change in urination patterns, blood in the urine, vomiting, and a refusal to drink or excessive drinking.&amp;nbsp; Severe side effects you may witness are stumbling and staggering.&amp;nbsp; If you witness this effect on your dog, you should immediately cease giving him this medication and contact your vet immediately.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even with the chances of the above mentioned side effects&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B000FSN0A4&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; 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font-size: small;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;blockquote style="margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-top: 5pt;"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;   &lt;td style="padding: 0in;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;blockquote style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color blue; border-style: none none none solid; border-width: medium medium medium 1.5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 3pt; margin-top: 5pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 3pt;"&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left: 1.4pt;"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;     &lt;td style="padding: 0in;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;blockquote style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color rgb(16, 16, 255); border-style: none none none solid; border-width: medium medium medium 1.5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt; margin-left: 3pt; margin-top: 5pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 3pt;"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-left: 9pt;"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;       &lt;td style="padding: 0in;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-left: 3pt;"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;TO:&amp;nbsp; GOD&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial;"&gt;FROM: THE &lt;span class="il"&gt;DOG&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="margin-left: 3pt;"&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="147" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.1&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="116" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God:&amp;nbsp; Is it on purpose our names are the same, only reversed?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="162" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.2&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="182" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God:&amp;nbsp; Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell       one another?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="156" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.3&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="164" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God:&amp;nbsp; When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it       still the same old story?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="160" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.4&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="120" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God:&amp;nbsp; Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the       mustang, the&amp;nbsp; colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named       for a &lt;span class="il"&gt;Dog&lt;/span&gt;? How often&amp;nbsp;do you see a cougar riding around? We do love a       nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the 'Chrysler Eagle' the       'Chrysler Beagle'?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="160" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.5&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="120" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God:&amp;nbsp; If a &lt;span class="il"&gt;Dog&lt;/span&gt; barks his head off in the forest and no human hears       him, is he still a bad &lt;span class="il"&gt;Dog&lt;/span&gt;?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="160" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.6&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="120" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God: We Dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals,       whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic energy       fields, and&amp;nbsp;Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;       &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="160" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.7&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="120" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God:&amp;nbsp; More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="160" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.8&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="120" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God:&amp;nbsp; Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I&amp;nbsp; have       to apologize?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;Dear       God:&amp;nbsp; Let me give you a list of just some of the things I must       remember to be a good &lt;span class="il"&gt;Dog&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;1.       I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it or after they throw it       up.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;2.       I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just&amp;nbsp; because I       like the way they smell.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;3.       The Litter Box is not a&amp;nbsp; cookie jar.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;4.       The sofa is not a 'face towel'.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;5.       The&amp;nbsp; garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;6.       I will not play&amp;nbsp; tug-of-war with Dad 's underwear when he's on the       toilet.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;7.&amp;nbsp;       Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is an unacceptable way of       saying&amp;nbsp;'hello'.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;8.       I don't need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm under the coffee       table .&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;9.       I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house - not       after.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;10.       I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;       &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;11.       I will not sit in the middle of the living room and lick my crotch.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;       &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;12.       The cat is not a 'squeaky toy' so when I play with him and he makes       that&amp;nbsp; noise, it's usually not a good thing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="329" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.9&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="300" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="45" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&amp;amp;ik=451ab5eb33&amp;amp;view=att&amp;amp;th=11dcfa847f824f79&amp;amp;attid=0.10&amp;amp;disp=emb&amp;amp;zw" width="35" /&gt;P.S.&amp;nbsp; Dear God:       When I get to Heaven may I have my testicles back?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 30pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"&gt;&lt;span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Arial;"&gt; 'Until one has loved an       animal, part of their soul remains unawakened' &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7350613248275153060-7609769214387684267?l=muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='related' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/' title='Letters to God From the Dog'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/feeds/7609769214387684267/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7350613248275153060&amp;postID=7609769214387684267&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/7609769214387684267'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/7609769214387684267'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/2010/02/letters-to-god-from-dog.html' title='Letters to God From the Dog'/><author><name>seolmichael@gmail.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350613248275153060.post-7347770109588903787</id><published>2010-02-07T10:19:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-07T12:40:53.916-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puppy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='naming your puppy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puppy names'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='new puppy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='what do I name my new puppy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='what are some good puppy names'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='commands'/><title type='text'>Choosing Puppy Names Should Not Be Taken Lightly</title><content type='html'>Whenever a new puppy enters the household, the first major issue among its new family members is what is the best name for this new addition.&amp;nbsp; How to divvy up all the chores that come along with a new dog can wait until later.&amp;nbsp; Every child in the family will promise to feed, water, walk and pickup puppy poop in order to get the puppy into the house, and most will carry out these assignments dutifully for at least the first week.&amp;nbsp; But all of those issues can wait until later because right now we must answer the question of what do I name my new puppy.&amp;nbsp; The choice of puppy names&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=0974202118&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; cannot be taken too lightly.&amp;nbsp; This is your chance to use your imagination and to show your creativity.&amp;nbsp; After all, this little guy is going to be a member of your household for many years to come and it is said that you will likely use your tail wagging friend's name some 30,000 times or so in their lifetime.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While we all want to get the puppy named as soon as possible, consider waiting a couple of weeks and allowing the new puppy to show you what his or her personality will be like.&amp;nbsp; Is he going to be laid back and carefree, then a name something along the lines of "Fluffy" may be the perfect fit.&amp;nbsp; Or is he a holy terror that runs through the house at break neck speed for no apparent reason.&amp;nbsp; If so, maybe something closer to "Cujo" would be to your liking.&amp;nbsp; Whatever the case may be, when trying to decide what are some good puppy names, we know that the ones that are well thought out and not rushed always seem to be a better fit and more to everyone's liking.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Give some thought to the breed, looks and size of your new puppy.&amp;nbsp; Not all &lt;a href="http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/"&gt;puppy names&lt;/a&gt; are appropriate for all dogs.&amp;nbsp; Do not give your dog a name that will later prove to be an embarrassment.&amp;nbsp; Something like "Poopy" may fit your dog's personal hygiene traits at first, but you will not think it so cute when you are trying to calm the dog when the preacher comes to visit.&amp;nbsp; Also, be aware of what your puppy's new name may rhyme with.&amp;nbsp; You do not want every kid in the neighborhood making up inappropriate little dittys about your cute little puppy.&amp;nbsp; Stay away from names that your dog could confuse with common commands.&amp;nbsp; Stop, sit, heel, stay, and come are things you want your dog to immediately recognize as a request, not something that could be confused with their name.&amp;nbsp; One way to avoid this is to use two syllable names.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have adopted your new puppy from a local shelter, the workers there may have already given your puppy a name.&amp;nbsp; Unless it is something that is totally inappropriate, consider leaving this as the name of your new puppy.&amp;nbsp; If you do want to change it, consider puppy names that sound somewhat similar since the puppy may already be responding to its present name.&amp;nbsp; Also, give some thought to how your puppy will look when it is a full grown dog.&amp;nbsp; The name "Cutey Pie" may be great for that bouncy little puppy, but when that puppy grows into 120 pound German Sheperd, the name just might no longer fit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Again, as you can see, naming your puppy should not be taken lightly.&amp;nbsp; While all suggestions from family members should be considered and a consensus reached if possible, someone may have to be the final vote and that would be best left to an adult member of your household.&amp;nbsp; Whatever choice in puppy names lands on the head of the newest member of your family, it is one that you want to be unique and special to the puppy as well as other family members.&amp;nbsp; A good name, a good walk, a little discipline and lots of love and attention will make for a great and loyal dog that you will always be proud to call your own.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7350613248275153060-7347770109588903787?l=muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='related' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/' title='Choosing Puppy Names Should Not Be Taken Lightly'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/feeds/7347770109588903787/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7350613248275153060&amp;postID=7347770109588903787&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/7347770109588903787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/7347770109588903787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/2010/02/choosing-puppy-names-should-not-be.html' title='Choosing Puppy Names Should Not Be Taken Lightly'/><author><name>seolmichael@gmail.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350613248275153060.post-5109258928832627082</id><published>2010-02-03T16:12:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-03-04T12:03:26.064-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='coughing dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='infectious tracheobronchitis'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='boarding your dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog kennel cough'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Pet Care Services Association'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='board your dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='kennel cough'/><title type='text'>Preventing Kennel Cough is the Best Medicine</title><content type='html'>Each year, thousands of dogs unnecessarily are exposed and contract infectious tracheobronchitis, more commonly known as kennel cough.&amp;nbsp; This disease consists of infectious microorganisms that cause irritation and damage to a dogs upper bronchi and windpipe exposing the nerve endings.&amp;nbsp; As the dog breathes in out, the nerve endings are exposed to air causing a rough, dry, hacking cough in the animal about a week after being exposed to the infectious disease.&amp;nbsp; The majority of cases of kennel cough are mild and will usually subside within two to three weeks.&amp;nbsp; Veterinarians will sometimes prescribe cough-suppressant drugs to reduce the cough and treat the disease with antibiotics in an attempt to hasten the healing process and provide relief to the coughing dog. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dog kennel cough is transmitted to dogs much like colds are transmitted between humans.&amp;nbsp; The germ is air-born and infects other dogs through inhalation.&amp;nbsp; The germ can spread quickly among dogs confined in a boarding environment thus the term kennel cough.&amp;nbsp; However, not all cases are contracted in kennels as the dog can be exposed to the disease anywhere they contact other dogs.&amp;nbsp; Not all coughing in dogs is a result of &lt;b&gt;kennel cough&lt;/b&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Since some respiratory diseases can be serious, any persistent cough in a dog should result in a visit to the vet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best means of preventing kennel cough in your dog is to insure your dog is healthy and also to have him vaccinated against these infectious germs.&amp;nbsp; One way to be sure your dog is healthy is by maintaining a proper diet that includes a quality food and supplements such as &lt;a href="http://onlinedogfoodrecipes.com/omega-3-fatty-acids-in-dog-food-recipes/"&gt;Omega 3 Fatty Acids&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; If you frequently board your dog, vaccination is an absolute must in order to lessen the chances of your dog contracting this disease.&amp;nbsp; If you are boarding your dog, there are a few things you can do in addition to vaccination to help reduce the chance your dog will contract kennel cough.&amp;nbsp; Ask the boarding facility about the following conditions in their kennels.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Is the facility a member of the Pet Care Services Association or similar organization.&amp;nbsp; These organizations generally prescribe to some code of ethics ensuring your pup receives the loving care and attention they deserve.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Is the facility climate controlled.&amp;nbsp; Cold temperatures increase the spread of &lt;a href="http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/"&gt;kennel cough&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Does the facility require proof of proper immunizations of all the animals it boards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Does the facility provide individual food and water bowls for each individual dog and are the bowls cleaned on a regular basis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Does the facility properly clean and disinfect the kennel area on a daily basis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Following the few simple precautions above will greatly decrease the chances your prized pet will ever suffer an extremely annoying case of kennel cough.&amp;nbsp; In addition to these precautions, always keep your dogs toys, bedding, and other items clean and try not to let other unknown dogs use any of these items.&amp;nbsp; Doing these small things can help keep your dog safe and disease free and make him the wonderful pet your family has always desired.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7350613248275153060-5109258928832627082?l=muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='related' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/' title='Preventing Kennel Cough is the Best Medicine'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/feeds/5109258928832627082/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7350613248275153060&amp;postID=5109258928832627082&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/5109258928832627082'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/5109258928832627082'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/2010/02/preventing-kennel-cough-is-best.html' title='Preventing Kennel Cough is the Best Medicine'/><author><name>seolmichael@gmail.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350613248275153060.post-1427040176387062636</id><published>2010-02-03T13:04:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T13:04:46.507-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rottweiler puppies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rottweiler'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Rottweilers'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='large breed of dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pack leaders'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='large dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rottweiler puppy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='obedience training'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='guard dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='show dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pack leader'/><title type='text'>Rottweiler Puppies - The Right Choice for You?</title><content type='html'>When many people think of a Rottweiler, an image of an extremely large, snarling and aggressive animal will immediately come to mind.&amp;nbsp; But people that have owned these dogs will quickly tell you that these animals are extraordinarily intelligent and loving.&amp;nbsp; The fact that Rottweiler puppies&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B002TEH8J6&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; are born with better than average intelligence is something inherent in the breed in which few novice people are aware.&amp;nbsp; While they definitely present an imposing figure when encountered, their owners find their image to be just the opposite.&amp;nbsp; As a matter of fact, when you investigate the breed further, you will find the Rottweiler to have many endearing traits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When properly introduced and socialized, &lt;b&gt;Rottweiler puppies&lt;/b&gt; can grow to become an extremely loyal companion for the entire family.&amp;nbsp; These puppies tend to endear themselves to children and it is most necessary that you teach your children the proper way to interact with this, as well as any breed of dog.&amp;nbsp; A Rottweiler, along with any other breed of dog for that matter, should not be unnecessarily startled.&amp;nbsp; Not because he is an aggressive animal, but because he will grow to be a large and powerful dog and could unintentionally injure a small child.&amp;nbsp; For this very reason, small children should be closely supervised when in the presence of this or any large dog.&amp;nbsp; Many people will tell you that a Rottweiler is actually great with children and you have no more reason to be concerned with this breed than you would any other large breed of dog.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rottweilers were bred originally back in the roman empire days to serve as guard dogs.&amp;nbsp; Due to this breeding &lt;a href="http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/"&gt;Rottweiler puppies&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B000WZLATS&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/a&gt; will grow up to be extreme protective of their environment and the members of your family.&amp;nbsp; This potentially makes these animals extremely wonderful watch dogs and guardians.&amp;nbsp; The Rottweilers nature also makes them extremely courageous and they will face any danger in order to protect the ones to which they are loyal.&amp;nbsp; This loyalty is what endears these animals to their owners in a way that very few other dog breeds can approach.&amp;nbsp; They are also very athletic dogs and tend to make impressive show dogs when displayed by an able handler.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Before choosing to bring one of these Rottweiler puppies into your home, think about the true type of dog owner you will be.&amp;nbsp; A Rottweiler, along with any breed of large dog, must be disciplined to know that you and your family are the pack leaders.&amp;nbsp; You want to be sure you have the time to properly exercise your dog and professional obedience training should be something you should consider if you are not equipped to do so yourself.&amp;nbsp; However, with the proper attention to their health and well-being, exercise and training, your new Rottweiler puppy can grow to be a loyal and loving companion to your family for many years to come.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7350613248275153060-1427040176387062636?l=muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='related' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/' title='Rottweiler Puppies - The Right Choice for You?'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/feeds/1427040176387062636/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7350613248275153060&amp;postID=1427040176387062636&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/1427040176387062636'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/1427040176387062636'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/2010/02/rottweiler-puppies-right-choice-for-you.html' title='Rottweiler Puppies - The Right Choice for You?'/><author><name>seolmichael@gmail.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350613248275153060.post-7650770294749509625</id><published>2010-02-03T11:00:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T12:12:06.021-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pug'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puggle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puggles'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='keep your dog fit and trim'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cuddly dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='great family dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='the perfect dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='beagle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='small dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hybrid breed'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='pup'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='hybrid breed of dog'/><title type='text'>Puggle - The Best of a Pug and Beagle?</title><content type='html'>Welcome to the modern world of dog breeding.&amp;nbsp; Breeders are out to create the perfect hybrid breed of dog and one of the best they have come upon to date is the &lt;b&gt;puggle&lt;/b&gt;&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=0764136623&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;.&amp;nbsp; By breeding a female pug with a male beagle, breeders have created a hybrid breed of dog that has all of the best traits of each of these well known breeds.&amp;nbsp; While this combination has eliminated the breathing issues commonly found in pugs and the howl of the beagle, there are still issues with this breed that people should be aware of prior to picking up one of these little guys.&amp;nbsp; Even though these dogs are truly adoring and lovable, they do tend to be a little excitable and high strung.&amp;nbsp; However, you should not let this put you off if you have a little patience and take the time to exercise your new companion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people have been somewhat misled into thinking that these dogs just stroll around without a care in the world.&amp;nbsp; While the &lt;a href="http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/"&gt;puggle&lt;/a&gt; does make for a loving and cuddly dog, they can also be a holy terror if you fail to give them the attention that this bouncy breed requires.&amp;nbsp; Failing to recognize these facts can result in quite the surprise when this little dog strolls through your door for the first time.&amp;nbsp; While they do require lots of exercise and attention, this is nothing that cannot be overcome with the proper routine.&amp;nbsp; As with any dog, a good start to the day is a good brisk 30 to 45 minute walk to burn off some of the natural energy your puggle possesses.&amp;nbsp; In addition to being good exercise for your dog, a daily walk helps in the bonding process between canine and human.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once you learn to control his or her higher energy level, you will find this little 15 to 20 pound giant to be a great family dog.&amp;nbsp; Puggles grow to be somewhere around 10 to 15 inches tall and have a short coat of hair.&amp;nbsp; Commonly, you will find they are fawn, black, beige or any combination of these colors and usually have the black face of the pug.&amp;nbsp; If you are familiar with an English Mastiff breed, a puggle looks like a miniature version of the Mastiff.&amp;nbsp; Their skin tends to appear loose on their bodies, and their tail is curly along with a wrinkled face.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Along with playtime and exercise, the best way to ensure the health of this breed, or any dog for that matter, is good preventive health care with a good veterinarian.&amp;nbsp; Also, remember when feeding your puggle&lt;iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=caflmo-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=bpl&amp;amp;asins=B002QWMLAM&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=000000&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt; that they are small dogs and even though they are quite active, one cup of food per day will usually be adequate to keep your dog fit and trim.&amp;nbsp; This is just a rule of thumb mind you and you may need to alter the amount based on the type food you feed your pup and the manufacturers recommendation for the dogs weight.&amp;nbsp; Watch your puggles and be sure they do not get too slim or too plump and, of course, consult with your vet for their recommendation also.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While many of the breathing problems associated with the pug breed have been bred out of these animals, your puggle does have a short compact snout and breathing problems could occur if you over exercise your dog during extremely hot weather.&amp;nbsp; Outside of this issue, puggles are no more susceptible to any other health issues than other breed of dogs.&amp;nbsp; Keep in mind that routine checkups and following good common sense will keep your dog healthy for many years to come.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While a puggle is definitely not born the perfect dog, attention to their characteristics can go a long way towards making him one.&amp;nbsp; If you are willing to give your dog lots of love, attention, walks and other other forms of playtime and exercise, I think you will find that this rambunctious little ball of fur will make you and your family a great and loyal companion for a long, long time.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7350613248275153060-7650770294749509625?l=muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='related' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/' title='Puggle - The Best of a Pug and Beagle?'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/feeds/7650770294749509625/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7350613248275153060&amp;postID=7650770294749509625&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/7650770294749509625'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/7650770294749509625'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/2010/02/puggle-best-of-pug-and-beagle.html' title='Puggle - The Best of a Pug and Beagle?'/><author><name>seolmichael@gmail.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350613248275153060.post-5430006085343904752</id><published>2010-02-01T21:43:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-01T21:45:40.120-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rottweiler puppies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puggles'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puggle'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cocker spaniel puppies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='doberman puppies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='havanese dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Siberian husky puppies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cockapoo puppies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puggle puppies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='rottweiler puppy'/><title type='text'>Is Your Favorite Breed of Dog Really the Best?</title><content type='html'>It is definitely no doubt that most dog lovers have a favorite breed.  I guess maybe I am the exception to the rule when it comes to this.  I do not really have a certain breed that I would call my favorite.  As a matter of fact, some of my favorite dogs have been mixed breeds.  Someof dogs if you will.  Some of this and some of that, that is.  One of the more common breeds that you could say was my favorite would be the beagle dog.  Outside of that, I think if I had to choose some favorite breeds, they would likely be some of the breeds not commonly thought of when you mention dogs as pets. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Come to think of it, one of my favorite breeds is not really a single breed after all, but again a mixed breed.  The puggle is a cross between a female beagle and a male pug.  Some of these puggle puppies look just like someone took the head off of a pug and attached it to a beagle dog.  They resemble a miniature version of a English Mastiff and parade around like they truly own the place.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another breed that catches my eye and is not appreciated by every dog lover is the rottweiler.  Watching a rottweiler puppy attempt to stand his ground is really an interesting thing.  Rottweiler puppies are born with the instinct of the breed that originated in the roman empire where they served as guards.  They, of course, make excellent watch or guard dogs as their appearance is a definite deterrent.  However, I have known many people who say the rottweiler makes a wonderful pet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the more &lt;a href="http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/"&gt;common breeds of dogs&lt;/a&gt; I do find interesting is the cocker spaniel.  This is a smaller sized spaniel that is known for its almost endless energy and love of humans.  They make wonderful family dogs and cocker spaniel puppies almost always get along with other family pets including the cat.  My family has always been very active and high energy dogs such as the cocker spaniel do great in highly active environments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I once owned a Siberian husky that was really a beautiful animal.  He loved to play with my son.  The only problem was that my son was two years old at the time and one day the dog chased him through the backyard and knocked him down.  I am sure the dog was playing with him but I do not think my young son was convinced of that.  He was quite scared of the dog after that and his mother, as well as I, felt it best this frisky animal find its way to a new home.  The dog was grown when we got him and we would have probably been better served had we chosen one of those cute, little Siberian husky puppies instead of the full grown model.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have never owned one before, but dobermans have always intrigued me.  Doberman puppies are one of my favorite puppies.  I guess its those floppy ears those little guys have.  It almost seems a shame to me to crop those ears and make them stand up like they do.  But I guess that is what helps to make the doberman the imposing figures that they are.  I cannot imagine anyone that could stand their ground against this medium sized, squarely built dog with its compact muscular body and not feel intimidated.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now on the complete other side of the dog spectrum are havanese dogs and the ever popular cockapoo.  My wife can hardly pass a litter of cockapoo puppies without trying to scoop up two or three and take home.  There is something about either one of these breeds that appeals to my need to want a fluffy dog with a cute face.  Of the two, the havanese dogs are my favorites, but if we were to have one, I am sure my wife would win out and we would have a couple of cockapoo puppies roaming the estate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As you have seen, I have soft spots for lots of different breeds of dogs.  But, as I stated earlier, the two best dogs I have owned are mixed breeds.  The mixed breed we have now is not necessarily anything special to look at but she is a definite loyal companion.  Whenever I grab my keys to head out the door, she is right beside me to keep me company on whatever journey I choose to take.  If she does not go with me, she is the first one to meet me at the door and greet me with her constantly wagging tail.  This is really what you should look for in a dog anyway.  There are lots of different breeds that are truly beautiful animals, but none of that means a thing without the bright eyed gaze and the wagging tail that is the first thing you see when you arrive home and open the door.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7350613248275153060-5430006085343904752?l=muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='related' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/' title='Is Your Favorite Breed of Dog Really the Best?'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/feeds/5430006085343904752/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7350613248275153060&amp;postID=5430006085343904752&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/5430006085343904752'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7350613248275153060/posts/default/5430006085343904752'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://muddy-dog-paws.blogspot.com/2010/02/is-your-favorite-breed-of-dog-really.html' title='Is Your Favorite Breed of Dog Really the Best?'/><author><name>seolmichael@gmail.com</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7350613248275153060.post-8392317698056987116</id><published>2010-01-27T11:01:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-27T11:05:31.361-06:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puppy'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='breeds of dogs'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='puppies'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dog breeds'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='dogs'/><title type='text'>Welcome to Muddy Dog Paws</title><content type='html'>Welcome to the Muddy Dog Paws blog.   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