Monday, March 24, 2008

Kitty Massage

This is definitely one of the cutest things I have seen in awhile.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Baxter - The Rocky Mountain Pug

Many people have the impression that pugs are not very active dogs. While this may be true of some pugs, it is certainly not true for them all. Check out Baxter, a pug that loves to go for hikes in the Rocky Mountains with his owner Allen Tiefenbach.

It is stories like these that prove that the pug is truly multum in parvo - a lot in a little.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Primetime Live: What People Are Talking About: Pugs

I came across this clip on YouTube from PrimeTime Live I believe from the Fall of 2007. I think the clip does a pretty good job of showing the spirit of the pug lover. My favorite line for the video is from Margo Kauffman,

“The pug owner has a predisposition for lunacy, otherwise you would not become enslaved to a dog that does nothing for you.”

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Eco Dog

I was at the bookstore the other day when the book Eco Dog caught my eye. I picked it up and started flipping through it and after just glimpsing at a few pages I knew I would be buying this book.

Eco Dog is an easy to read book that focuses on healthy and natural living in all aspects of your dog’s life. I love how the book is very informative and yet so easy to read. Plus, each section of the book has little projects that you can tackle at home. From nutritious recipes for food and treats to ideas for making dog toys. There are several projects that I have bookmarked that I can’t wait to start. When I do them I will be sure to write about them on the Pug Blog.

If you are interested in learning more about a holistic approach to caring for your pug, Eco Dog is a great starting point. It is informative without being overwhelming and gives you a great base for further research.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Pugs & Mastiffs

A story about Lurch, a 200 pound Mastiff, that is going to be honored for donating blood 20 times caught my eye today. The first reason it stuck out to me is because you don’t hear much about canine blood donation. By donating blood about once every 4 weeks, Lurch has helped dozens of dogs. But what really stuck with me is Lurch’s other family members - another Mastiff, 4 pugs and 7 kitties. Lurch and Lucas, the other Mastiff of the house, team up and chow down about 200 pounds of kibble each month.

Lurch’s owner had this to say about Mastiffs, “Mastiffs are just like 200-pound pugs. They’re just as friendly and just as goofy except they have a couple more zeros at the end of the weight.”

I buy that. I know my gang sure does have the appetite of a Mastiff.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008