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Prunella Fitzgerald de Puech Barrayre The beautiful Dalmatian is the only truly spotted dog breed, with it spots forming in black on white or liver on white patterns.  This ancient breed is depicted in Egyptian Pharaohs tombs as well as in Dominican monasteries, as far back as 1360. A versatile breed, they function well as sporting dogs, border sentinels, draft dogs, circus performers and coach dogs, but perhaps they are best known as the firehouse dog. This noble breed may be slightly aloof, but should never exhibit shyness.  Quick to learn and eager to please, they have been the darlings of circuses, often seen riding horses bareback. Warm and loving within the intimate family circle, they make wonderful family companions. Interestingly, the Dalmatian is born completely white, and only gradually begins to display his markings.  Here we see three week old puppies beginning to show their most predominant spots.  By eight weeks of age, we will have a better idea of the extent of

Find unique names for male and female white dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes.  These name ideas evoke images of ghostly spectors, luminous stars, tasty treats polar peaks as well as the pristine sands of exotic beaches and deadly deserts. Enjoy these name ideas and inspirations sorted for giant white breeds, toy breeds and everyone in between. Feel free to add your white dog name ideas in the comments section below! Best Male Names for White Dogs Betelgeuse: Supernova star of the Orion constellation. Biscuit:  This fluffy bread makes a great name for a light yellow lab. Casper:  The friendly ghost. Cotton:  Cotton makes a great name for a fluffy small dog, such as the American Eskimo Dog. De Beers – International diamond brokers and hoarders. Destin:  Snow white sands of the Florida Panhandle, the redneck Riviera. Flake:  Snowflake. Frosty:  Snowman and tasty freeze drink. Ghost:  Ethereal white. Glacier:  Massive ice formation tha

Dog houses have long graced the backyards of homes, as well as various institutions requiring the outdoor kenneling of dogs that are employed in protection of property.  Whether you are seeking protection from arctic blasts or the sun's rays on hot sunny days, we have the best of breed shelters for your canine companion, complete with the pros and cons of each solution.  Fanciful Dog House at Ightham Mote Image Courtesy of Oast House Archive Tips For Purchasing the Right Dog House for Your Dog For a weatherproof dog house, choose one with a roof that overhangs the entrance to prevent rain from pouring in. Vinyl flaps can be installed on most dog houses for added protection and warmth in the winter, however they restrict the flow of air during warm months.   To prevent flooding of the interior, select a dog house that has feet to raise it off of the ground or plan to put a pallet underneath it. Plastic dog houses are easier to keep sanitary, however they are

Photo Credit By cogdogblog  A New Therapy for Dogs With Metastic Cancers Is Now Available And Getting Good Results A new drug, HylaPlat, has produced high cure rates for many different forms of Canine Cancer. By way of targeting the cancer, and directly injecting it with Hylaplat chemotherapy, results have been dramatically improved locally, as well as systemically. So far the drug has proven highly effective on a variety of metastic cancers.  Trials are ongoing through veterinary practices, and your vet’s practice and your dog may be able to participate for free. Contact Information for canine cancer trial participation is located at the bottom of the article.

Image By Reddogs Male Dog Names from Famous Irish Americans Brady -  Tom Brady, aka Tom Terrific, of the New England Patriots is widely regarded as the best quarterback in the history of the NFL.  Proud of his Irish roots, Tom and his father travelled together to Ireland to visit the towns and villages that trace their Irish heritage. Cagney - James Cagney began his career in Vaudeville, as a song-and-dance man.  His early career in Hollywood soon had him typecast as a gangster, after performances in films such as The Public Enemy (where he grinds a grapefruit into his co-stars face at the breakfast table) and White Heat . While he never actually said, "You dirty rat, you," any impersonator of Cagney was bound to add that line to punctuate his sentences.  Cagney won Best Actor in 1942 for his portrayal of another Irish song-and-dance man, George M. Cohan, in the film Yankee Doodle Dandy. Clooney - Singer and actress, Rosemary Clooney, identified herself as an

Typically, dogs defecate one or two times a day.  Once the dog has chosen his spot, he should eliminate completely within 60-90 seconds.  Dogs that are straining to produce a stool for more than two minutes, and fail to produce a stool or produce small, hard feces, may be suffering from constipation. If your dog has not produced a stool in over two days, his condition has progressed from constipation to obstipation, a more serious condition. Symptoms of Dog Constipation Straining for over 2 minutes to defecate Hard, dry stools Absent or infrequent stools Scooting Senior dogs tend to have more issues with constipation as they age. Occasional and chronic constipation, caused by environmental factors, can usually be treated with at-home remedies.  Constipation in combination with excessive licking of the anus, pain, lethargy, inappetence, dehydration or vomiting merits a visit to the vet. If the source of the blockage is physiological, your vet will need to