National Dress Your Pet Day

So I woke up this morning and saw the big headline in doggie world. January 14, 2011 is National Dress Your Pet Day. Silly. Surely I don't dress up my dogs. No, it's different with me, my dogs NEED coats because Cavaliers are a single coat breed.  [Read More...]

Top 5 Blog Posts I Loved Reading

Yesterday we posted our 2010 Top 10 Posts readers loved reading here at Bark'n About. Today I am joining others and listing my favourite Top 5 Posts written by other bloggers. Just 5? Whoa hard!

I decided to choose a variety of topics because it resembles my blog style. Random; a little bit of crazy fun, a little bit of promoting responsible dog ownership, a little bit of sharing interests and some breed specific musings.

1. Embee Cavaliers: Ethical Breeding
This is probably the best written article explaining the various types of dog breeders, how to find a reputable one and what health tests to ask for written verification on.
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Go YELLOW on Livestrong Day!

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50% of dogs in University of Guelph's VSTEP program killed

Photo Credit: CTV News

University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College is dedicated to animal health care and a leader in North American Veterinary Colleges. That is why it's difficult to understand why the Veterinary Skills Training and Enhancement Program (VSTEP) is currently under fire by public scrutiny. In this program International Veterinary students are taught Canadian Veterinary criteria so they may practise here. The International students perform basic spays however these procedures were not supervised. The bottom line was numerous botched spays that resulted in ending 10 out of 20 animals lives.
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Cavalier Fanciers of Southern Ontario

The last few months have been a blast of puppy fur flying, treats galore, mad dashes after laser lights and ohhh sweet boys! So where did I find such riveting action? Well, Mom and I have been attending handling classes with the Cavalier Fanciers of Southern Ontario (CFSO). Ha, that is Mom's version of the story. Reality is Mom drives us and then sits on a chair while my friend from Embee Cavaliers helps me learn to not be a freight train on a lead, to stand very still on a table and to flow when I walk! After all my registered name is "Dancing Queen! Boy, what I will do to get my lips on some good junk food.
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Westminster 2010 Dog Show!

It's that time of year; the holy grail of the dog world, 134th Westminster Kennel Club, Dog Show. Starting today February 15, 2010 and continuing through tomorrow, this is where the best of the best come to compete.

That fabulous poster to the left was designed by Artist Trish Biddle   to commemorate the 2010 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Titled "There's only one", the poster features "Stump" the 10 year old Spaniel crowd pleasing Best In Show champion from 2009. You can purchase the poster at Westminster Kennel Club's online store. [More]

Gotta Yip More on Dog Portraitures

Hey guys I just have to write more about me and my painting.... kidding!! :) Wow two blog post in 24 hours from us is unusual! But I can't help it I am all gaga over canine art now! I want to introduce you to some fine artists that I just sniffed out and yip a bit about upcoming dog art events I found!

A very talented artist Kim Ratigan that specializes in animal portraiture and nature art left a comment with great information on Becky's Possum story. Imagine my excitement when on her blog I found the cutest little Blenheim Cavalier portrait. [More]

Lacy is the Dancing Queen

My friend Lacey is a ballerina star!! Wow can she dance! Judging from her non-stop wagging tail I'd say she just loves musical dance sport for dogs! She qualified for novice recently!! Enjoy Lacey dancing to Sandman!

You can watch her friends compete and learn more about the Musical Dog Sport Association here  [More]

Cavalier adopts Bunny Babies

Ellie is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who decided to look after a bunch of little bunnies who Mother was found dead. Since the Cavalier is a hunting dog I suppose those not familar with them, would be confused by this. For me and many other Cavalier owners, we already know the love, caring nature of this breed and just "get it".

In this amazing video watch Ellie with her bunnies from the TV National Geographic program "Dogs in Jobs" [More...]