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The Afghan Hound was a favorite of royalty and is mentioned in writings back to 4000B.C.

Dalmations are born white.

The oldest pure bred British dog is thought to be the Cardiagan Welsh Corgi. Their roots are traced to Wales around 1200 B.C.

A puppy will chew on anything so make sure they have something to chew on.

Puppy's don't open their eyes until they are 10 to 15 days old.


Normal body temperature for a dog is 101.2F.

Dogs turn in circles before lying down because when they were wild this turned long grass into a bed

The Puli (Pulik plural) is a medium-sized, compact, square looking dog with a unique, corded coat. The body is fine-boned but fairly muscular. The domed head is in proportion to the body. The head from the side should be egg-shaped while from the front it will give a rounded appearance. The tail should curl fairly tightly over the back. Eyes are almond-shaped and dark brown in color. The ears are medium-sized, pigment should be black. A full adult coat can reach to the ground. Some colors are not permitted in some countries but, in the U.K., black, any shade of gray, apricot (with or without a black mask) and the rarer white are all permissible.

A dog's nose works 1 million times more efficiently than the human nose. Some dogs have better noses than others. Some dogs have the ability to sniff out suitcases filled with drugs.

Dogs only have sweat glands on their feet, dogs cannot lose heat rapidly by perspiring from head to toe like people do. Instead the dogs sweat by panting, which removes body heat by evaporation from the surface of the tongue.
Dogs also pant when they are nervous or excited.

Studies show that a lovingly handled dog is a healthier dog. The touch of the human hand improves the functions of virtually all the sustaining systems: respiratory, circulatory, digestive and so on.

In new born puppies. A frequently petted puppy is not only healthier and happier, but also better behaved. Dogs like humans, find solace in touching another living being, which is another reason why they get along so well together..

1. Their official name is Yorkshire Terriers
2. They belong to the AKC Toy Group
3. They have long and luxurious blue and tan coats
4. Named after the English city of Yorkshire
5. Originally used to catch rats in clothing mills
6. Yorkies are very adaptable to all surroundings
7. They travel very well
8. They are small, so they require minimal exercise
9. Their long silky coats require regular brushing
10. The AKC recognized them in 1985
11. Their weight ranges between 4 and 7 pounds
12. The Yorkie was the pet to have back in the late Victorian era
13. The breed debuted in a dog show in England in 1861
14. Their original name was the Broken Haired Scotch Terrier
15. In 1870 their name changed to Yorkshire Terriers
16. Dog show classes have been offered for Yorkies since 1878
17. Originally Yorkie classes were divided into under 5 pounds and over 5 pounds
18. Currently only one Yorkie class is offered
19. It can trace its origins back to the Waterside Terrier
20. The Waterside Terrier weighed between 6 and 20 pounds
21. The Black and Tan English Terrier, Paisley, and Clydesdale Terriers are also ancestors.
22. Immigrants to England from Scotland created the Yorkie
23. The first record of a Yorkie born in the United States was in 1872
24. They are 2nd most popular dog breed in America
25. They are a popular breed to cross with other small breeds
26. Originally the tail was often docked, but is now kept long
27. They are considered to be a hypoallergenic dog breed
28. Average life spans of Yorkies is 10 to 15 years.
29. Huddersfield Ben is probably the most famous Yorkie of all time
30. Yorkies like Thumbelina and Boss have held Guinness World Records in the past for being the world’s smallest dogs.
31. President Nixon has a Yorkie named Pasha.

A frightened dog puts his tail between his legs because it cuts off the sent glands in its anal region, a very vulnerable part of the anatomy. Since the anal glands carry personal scents that identify the individual dogs, the tail between the legs action is the dogs equivalent of insecure humans hiding their faces.

Ten top ways to tell if Martha Stewart is stalking your dog

10. There's potpourri hanging from his/her collar.
9. The dog's nails have been cut with pinking shears.

8. The dog toys are all stored in McCoy crocks.

7. The pooper scooper has been decorated with raffia bows.

6. That telltale lemon slice in the new silver water bowl.

5. You find liver and whole wheat dog treats stamped out with copper cookie cutters and decorated with royal icing using a #2 rosette tip.

4. Dog hair has been collected and put into wire baskets for nesting material for the birds.

3. A seasonally appropriate grapevine wreath adorns the front of your dog's crate.

2. Your dog goes outside naked and comes in wearing a thyme colored virgin wool hand-knitted sweater with matching boots.

AND THE NUMBER ONE WAY YOU KNOW THAT MARTHA STEWART IS STALKING YOUR DOG IS...

1. The dog droppings in your backyard have been sculpted into swans.


#1 is for Jadabug ;)

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Eighty percent of dog owners buy their dog a present for holidays and birthdays. More than half of them sign letters and cards from themselves and their pets.

The old formula for obtaining the age of your dog was to multiply ever year of a dogs life by seven human years. But that not accurate. At dog is full grown at 12 months, which would be age eighteen in human terms. From this point on, to calculate the true age of your dog, figure that every dog year is the equivalent of five human years.

For a 10 year old dog: Total people years would be 63 years old.

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Good Luck everyone, I am going to bed. I have to get up early for church in the morning.

Sugarmomma, that was hilarious! Going to bed on that one! :)

Night crew's here with some random answers just in case they fit upcoming questions.

* Yes, Jadabug once served time for felony pooplifting
* No, Sugarmamma never admitted to being an accomplice
* 17 dogs, 3 cats
* Blue

Put all winning tickets on the cookie jar.

Is it wrong of me to pray for thunder in Chicago so megansmomma gets up and posts new questions?

Yes.For one, thunder will result in lightening which may take out her internet connection and two, more likely than not it will head this way.

btw, your caption did make me LOL.:eek::D

Fine!

Oh no! I may have jinxed myself! Just called up our local weather forecast:

Advisories - Red Flag Warning - Heat Advisory - Excessive Heat Warning - Fire Weather Watch - Air Quality Alert - Flash Flood Watch - Flood Warning - Flash Flood Warning - Flood Advisory - Hydrologic Statement - Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Fire weather watch? I think your pants are on fire!
Anchorage Weather Forecast and Conditions)

The interweb is such a helpful, magical place. Do I get a ticket?:p

Can't believe everything YOU read on the Internet.

Merrill Field, Alaska Weather Forecast & Conditions

And, no, you don't get a ticket.

I think she might post some questions this morning, but I am going to church, maybe she will have questions when I get back. I never know what time it is in the other states, Good Luck everyone.:thumbup:

i think the drawing is today--not sure what time

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Good Luck Everyone!!!!!!

I Hope Alot of money has been raised for YHR!

ditto:)

Just a quick post as I am trying to get out of the house. Yes, YHR IS doing well this year at the show and YT is a big part of the success!

Bless all of you for your continued support. You are, and have been, a huge part of rescuing the yorkies in the care of Yorkie Haven. :) We could not do what we do without the support of all of you and others like you!

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Thank You Linda and all the members for all you do for those babies!

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So excited! Can't wait to see who wins! :D

Good luck ladies! (and Steve).

:thumbup::thumbup: ditto this to YHR too