Hettie, the Border Terrier

In the last post we met Harry, the Golden Retriever. This is Hettie, his house-mate and friend. Hettie is a Border Terrier, a breed I find adorable. She's 18 months old.

Harry

This gorgeous two and a half year old Golden Retriever lives in Menton - and in England. His other half is Hettie, a Border Terrier and you'll meet her in a couple of days.

I've never met a more polite and kind Golden. He is so gentle and for a young dog, incredibly calm. When he is excited he picks up a dog bed in his mouth and brings it to you! In my place, this meant an awful lot of dog beds got moved around!

Call pet accessory manufacturers: Save time and money

You may be in great confusion for your pet house, whether to buy the readymade one or build of your own. Will it be ideal to spend lots of money in buying a complete dog house? How about taking things in a simple way, yet producing the good one?

Dog house kits are popular items people are looking for these days. And, you can very much prepare one for your dog that will look like professionally built.

Let us discuss how you can do all these. Buying kit dog house and then assembling it will effectively not take any more time. Here are the reasons why?

Easy to prepare:

A good dog house kit supplier can give you all the materials needed to put together for your very own doghouse. It does not require any big construction knowledge. Even, you will be supplied manuals for this.

The most difficult task you will do is to turn a screw driver. All what you need is a screwdriver and the kit set. If you want to arrange for electrical systems, that is of course, not a heavy duty job for you.

It is time saving:

Don’t be in illusion that arranging the kits will take much of your time. Just follow the rules given in the manuals and your job is done. It is so enjoying that you can do it with the help of your friends also.

However, complex the kit you have brought, it should require more than 2-3 hours to complete a good-looking pet house. Should you be not convinced, order one set for your pet and do-it-yourself. It is never difficult.

You can give it a professional look:

It does not matter whether you are doing it for the first time; it is always easy and will be for ever. It depends on the dog house kit manufacturers, how good they are in supplying quality accessories.

Branded manufacturers will first ask you the body size of your dog, and then supply you the materials. Height, width of the body, chest height and breath every detail is to be mentioned.  There is a popular A-B-C method fro determining the ideal dog house size of your pet.

All in all, the final product you will produce will have complete finish and professional look for sure. Now, decide - should you spend more money by ordering the readymade one? 

Bring success to you by getting trained from Emile Haddad Seattle

Are you a manager of your company? Are you facing problems in managing people and motivating them to do the work? Do you feel that everything you learned in your university is of no use in the real business world and nothing of your book knowledge applies here? You are stressed because you simple confused what to do and how to motivate employees and bring success to the business and to yourself? Well, these are the problems faced by every new manager. After he completes his education and enters the real world he discovers that nothing he learned in university applies in the real business place. This is because he does not know how to apply that knowledge. No matter how much you learn at university, it is of no use unless you get trained to apply that knowledge. Hence, to be a good manager, you need to do well in school and university and then get good training from a reputable trainer to help you go through the path of management and eventually to success. Well, for that, Emile Haddad Seattle is there to help you get trained to be the best manager out there and to bring success to you and your business.

Enough shopping, already!

Do you get the feeling this animal-print-clad chihuahua could live without going into a shoe shop in Menton?

And if you've nothing better to do tell me ... is this the most beautiful dog loo in the world?

All tied up...

What is it about dachshunds? They are just so entrancing... even if their leads do get wound around your leg.

Canaan Dog

Canaan Dogs Wallpaper

Canaan Dog

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Cane Corso Dog

Cane Corso Dog

Cane Corso Dog Puppies

Cane Corso Dog Puppies

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog Breeds

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog Breeds

Loona and the Late Photo...

Sometimes I take a photograph of a dog and the photo isn't good enough, so I don't use it and occasionally - mea culpa - I forget. So last Saturday, when I took the photo of the three guys below - the one on the right asked why I hadn't put the photo of his Yorkie pup on the blog and then I remembered. It is one of the last pics I took before I got my new camera and somehow, with all the learning processes, I forgot.

So here - rather late - is little Loona, who was only four months old at the time. Adorable eh? How could I have forgotten!

Click on Menton Daily Photo to read about Philippe (left) who grows organic fruit and veggies in Gorbio.

Catahoula Leopard

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Catahoula Leopard Dog Breeds

Catahoula Leopard Dog Breeds

New Things

The other day, I went to a park where there were lots of big dogs and crazy things with wheels on them. I heard someone say they were draft carts. Hmmmm, what's a draft cart ? Well, it didn't take long to find out.

First, I got to put on this really cool harness, and drag a big block of wood around some grass. It's cool to drag stuff. I liked it, well, until we went to the parking lot. It was kinda scary at first, that big wood block was making weird noises behind me. Then I got a cookie and forgot all about the wood block. Cookies make everything better.


Next, they said I could try a real cart, so I jumped at the chance.




It was fun, scary, and really cool all at the same time. I can't wait to do it again.

Big Thanks to the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California for letting me try draft carting, and special thanks to Jim for taking time to give us awesome lessons. We had great fun.

You big dogs sure make it look easy.

-Jonny

Caucasian Mountain

Caucasian Mountain Dog

Caucasian Mountain Dog Breeds

Caucasian Mountain Dog Breeds

Central Asian Shepherd

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Central Asian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Central Asian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Milou

Milou, the Cavalier King Charles, is 10 years old - perhaps he has bad legs and can't walk much. Perhaps he's spoiled. Here he is in the pedestrian street of Menton.

Look at those loooooong ears...

Cesky Terrier

Cesky Terrier Dog Breeds

Cesky Terrier Dogs Breeds

Cesky Terrier Dog

Beware of Puppy Mills

“Puppy mills” breed dogs in large quantities for mass marketing with NO regard for the puppies’ genetics, health or well-being. Most pet stores today receive their pups from “puppy farms or puppy mills.” Here, the puppies live in cramped, often dirty cages with little human contact; poor nutrition; no socialization; no Vet care; and the breeding females are bred as often as possible to increase their profits.

When your puppy comes from a “puppy mill,” you risk paying a high price for a poor quality puppy, with no guarantee of good health long term.

Also, it is inhumane to keep a female dog in a cage for only the purpose of producing puppies for human profit. This profit is easily made by “puppy mills” due to little or no investment for the care of the pups.

For the past several years, “puppy mill breeders” are selling their poor quality, unhealthy puppies directly to you on line, using false, tricky and deceptive advertising. The internet is currently unregulated concerning breeders and puppies, so anything can be advertised, saying anything to you the consumer. A recent survey was done by the ASPCA which stated that almost half of Americans purchase their new puppy at pet stores and almost half of them online! Please do your research and be very careful.

We at Sherry’s Precious Puppies urge you to find and purchase your lovable puppy directly from a reputable, registered breeder only. Sherry’s Kennel is certified with the State of Ohio and registered with DRA. All our Shih Poo pups come with the option to be multi-registered with Pet Registries such as APRI, CKC, ACA and ACHC.

We have one litter of Shih Poos at a time to allow us to give our pups the best of care and attention. We at Sherry’s Precious Puppies breed and raise our designer pups to improve their beauty, temperament, health and genetics. Each Shih Poo pup gets Lots of TLC from us each and every day!

Please come visit our precious Shih Poo puppies, hold them personally, all prior to making a life-long commitment for you and your family. We will assist you in choosing a special Shih Poo pup just for you. Be prepared to fall in love!

Please BEWARE of “puppy mills” and buying your puppy on the internet.

Sherry’s Shih Poos

Website: http://shihpoos.com

Blog: http://sherryshihpoo.blogspot.com

Chinese Crested

Chinese Crested

Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese Crested Dogs

Finding the Right Pet for You

There is a pet out there that can fit every one's needs. Whether you live in an apartment that doesn't allow pets or you are allergic, it is all about finding the right pet for you. Or maybe you have always wanted a pet but didn’t think you could. Well, think again. There are so many different types of pets out there that it can be possible to find just the right one.

If you are allergic, a hypoallergenic dog breed is the right choice for you. This means the pet is “low allergy”, since no dog can actually be completely allergy free. Each person’s allergies are unique so this
option may not work for everyone. There are some breeds of dogs and cats that shed less fur than others, so picking the right breed can make all the difference.

No dog lover wants to see the sign “No Pets Allowed” in front of their apartment complex. For situations like that, little caged animals are the right fit for your household. Now, it may not be the same as a big
fluffy dog, but at least it is still a pet. Some people would just say to ignore the rules, but I have heard of too many situations where people have gotten caught and then you have to try to find a new home
for your pet.

The same goes for dorm rooms, where dogs and cats are not allowed. In this situation, a fish, hamster, or guinea pig would be perfect (You can do something creative like name your fish “Dog”).

If you travel a lot or are gone all day, a dog may not be the right pet for you. A cat would be a better choice. They don’t require as much attention during the day and don’t need to go outside every couple
hours. If you live in an apartment with no backyard, a big dog may not be the best option. A smaller caged animal such as a bird, guinea pig, or reptile is more appropriate for that type of environment.

Everyone is in a different situation, but it is all about finding the right pet for you and your type of household. From dogs and cats to snakes and hamsters, there is a big assortment to pick from. 

Nicole Ives is the content writer for HireAHelper.com - a marketplace for movers.

Chow Chow

Chow Chow Dog

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Chow Chow Dog Puppies

Clumber Spaniel

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