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A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.
Robert Benchley
Written by a veterinarian, this site dedicates itself to dog fanciers who show their dogs. Learn what happens at dog shows, why you should want to go, and why “bitch” is not a dirty word. You’ll finally find out what these things are: the grooming area, the obedience ring, and the breed ring.
Greyhounds may have been famous for their speed and grace on the track, but recently, people have begun to adopt them upon retirement, saving them euthanasia or worse. This site provides a huge amount of information, as well as links to other sites. Check out the many adoption agencies specializing in greyhounds.
The Akbash Dog is a livestock-protection dog found in rural Turkey. This site enables you to view pictures of Akbash dogs, read their history and breed description, and learn about Ashkash Dogs International and its rescue program.
Focuses on the Bernese Mountain dog. Includes photos, links to mailing lists, FAQs, information about getting a Bernese puppy, and links to owner sites.
Picture-filled site that provides special information on border collie email lists and an FTP site dedicated to border collie information. Includes information for those individuals thinking about getting a border collie, as well as an online training manual.
Provides information on the Borzoi breed. The Borzoi is a large hunting dog of Russia. Includes pictures and a link to the Borzoi Genealogy Database. Also offers articles and links to additional general dog-related information.
Provides a one-stop-shopping list of canine shows scheduled throughout North America.
We’re all familiar with seeing eye dogs for the blind, but CCI trains dogs to help people with other disabilities. Learn about their puppy training program, learn what kinds of dogs are eligible, jump to related sites, and be sure to pick something up from the gift shop.
If you’re a pet owner, you know how difficult it can be to keep up with your pet’s inoculation schedule. However, there is an easier way: visit this site, which contains a schedule for canine vaccinations from age 6 weeks up to 18 months. The site also provides descriptions on how each vaccine is administered and describes the illness the vaccine treats.
Focuses on the Caucasian Mountain dog, a flock guardian that has served as a livestock guard, a home guardian, and a fighting dog. Includes special information on the national club for this breed, and contact information for the Caucasian Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
Offers guidance and suggestions to those who are thinking about getting a dog. Includes answers to a list of frequently asked questions. Includes a list of reading resources, including books and links to other sites.
This site is an offshoot of a mailing list for people with deaf dogs. You will learn about the BAER test for deafness, special collars, and more. Should you get another dog to provide companionship? Is there such thing as a “hearing ear” dog for other dogs?
The place for pet lovers to find dog and cat screen savers, themes, and wallpaper, and help to install them. You can also find trivia, games, funnies, and more. Take the dog and cat trivia quiz to see how much you actually know.
Covers how to properly care for and raise a dog. Includes tips. Discusses aspects of several different breeds. Includes the electronic version of the Merck Veterinary Manual and information about CompuPed, a pedigree management program.
Some wonderful photography of dogs in Soho. Train your dog with helpful advice, send “postcards” of your dog over the internet, and view lots of city dogs in black-and-white photography. Also, the humorous “Dog Psych Clinic” is available to help you analyze puppies’ idiosyncrasies.
Gives pet owners something different to think about—animal-assisted therapy. The author of this site details the experience of using dogs to help reach out to the elderly and confined individuals. The site includes links to organizations involved in animal-assisted therapy, books and publications on therapy dogs, and links to other dog-related sites.
Presents terminology both common and uncommon to the canine field. Provides many links to additional sites, as well as pointers to other parts of the glossary. Also contains contact information for Humane Societies and the American Kennel Club.
Have you ever wondered where old Mrs. Smith down the street got that itty bitty coat for her corgi? Maybe she ordered it from Foggy Mountain. They feature many different styles for dogs of all sizes. They even have rain wear, so your dog won’t have to shake himself dry in your dining room.
Tired of walking the dog just around the block or the local park? These pages detail countless destinations that will cater to you and your canine. Provided are complete lists by activity, region, interest, and lodging.
Did you know you can play a greyhound’s ribs like an air guitar? Well, not really, but at this site, you can learn the other “Top 10” reasons you should adopt a greyhound. This site focuses on finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. It provides background information on the greyhound and its history in the United States.
A surprising number of dogs and other animals have important roles in TV and movies or are owned by famous people. This site is dedicated to listing them all, even the obscure ones. For example, what is the name of the dog who pulls down the bikini of the little girl in the old Coppertone ads? What was the name of Santa’s Little Helper’s “wife?” How about all their puppies?
While your friends burn themselves on some crowded beach somewhere, take your next vacation over scenic trails in a warm dog sled lead by dogs trained by an experienced Iditarod racer.
Ever wonder whether the canned food you feed your dog is actually good for it? This site’s Webmaster is sure that her dog’s diet of “people” food helped it live a healthy life, and she cites experts. The site provides some recipes, a FAQ, suggested reading, and more.
This site is dedicated to the dogs who are placed in the line of fire everyday. Information is provided for K9 academies, associations, availability, and more. Most touching are poetry and stories of K9s and handlers who were killed in the line of duty.
Provides information on the Pomeranian. Includes links to pictures, history, and breed standards, as well as information on other links related to the Pomeranian.
Offers information on the Portuguese Water Dog, also referred to as the Fisherman’s Dog. Offers links to other related sites, including the Pacific NW Portuguese Water Dog Club site, which incorporates HTML 3.0 background imaging techniques.
This thorough site presents the Pug dog, a member of the Toy group. Find out why this dog is a great choice for potential pet owners who live in a dwelling with no outdoor yard or dog run. The site also provides a guest book to record comments for passers-by.
Offers information on email lists of owners of the Ridgeback dog (sometimes called the African Lion Hound), a native of South Africa. Presents a list of frequently asked questions, for potential owners of Ridgebacks.
A humorous account of existence through the eyes of SaraQueen. She has a chat room, a doggy Prozac alternative, Devotee of the Month, a Dogs Against Gates campaign (yes, both kinds of “Gates”), and more.
Includes information and pictures on the Schipperke breed of dog (pronounced “schipperkey”). Features a list of additional sites that offer information on canines, including medical projects and veterinary studies.
Not all dogs are as brave as Rin Tin Tin or as outgoing as Lassie. Among other dog-related links are pages dedicated to the quiet, soft spoken dogs—the ones the neighbors don’t even know they have. Perhaps a visit from a few more Web surfers will help these dogs break out of their furry shell.
After stocking up on your own sticky buns and cake, remember to stop by this Web site to order some treats for Spot. Their doggie treats were a knee-jerk reaction to commercial biscuits that had up to 50 ingredients, and pups all over the world love them, including Oprah’s!
Focuses on the Tibetan Mastiff breed of dog. Includes Tibetan Mastiff-related links to clubs, pictures, purchasing, and information on relevant health matters.
Focuses on the Rhodesian breed. Contains some links to adorable pictures of the young Ridgeback and the owners that love them. Also provides additional links to other canine sites.
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