Our favorite furry friends share many of the health concerns that we as humans experience, often resulting from poor diet, lack of proper exercises, or general aging. But there are certain ailments that are more acute in canines. We'll cover common health problems in the most popular dog breeds, as recognized by the AKC. This week it is the Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, and Beagle. LABRADOR RETRIEVER The Labrador … [Read more...]
Smiley, the Blind Therapy Dog
March 12, 2015 by
This week there was a lot of unsettling news from the dog show world. But stay tuned and I'll bring you the uplifting story of one golden retriever called 'Smiley' who was born without eyes yet still manages to work as a therapy dog. First, there was the death of champion three-year-old Irish setter named Jagger at Crufts, the world's biggest dog show hosted by the Kennel Club in the UK since 1891. The official autopsy showed that Thendara … [Read more...]