Terrier Newsflash:

Diamond & Kimberly

We adopted a 14-month-old Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle mix “puppy” last week named “Diamond”.

She was my husband’s cousin’s dog, but her life just got a little hectic with a change in work and a newborn baby that she felt she couldn’t give Diamond the attention and care she deserves.

So, she asked us to “babysit” her for a while – I’m sure that she knew we’d fall in love and the rest is history.

Since all of our dogs’ names start with the letter “K”, we slightly renamed her with an official name of “Karat Diamond”, but we still call her Diamond!

With her silky, curly black hair and a white diamond on her chest, it’s a strange result from crossing a Yorkie and a Poodle together. Poodles are often one color and Yorkie’s are always a combination of black and tan or blue and tan.

She’s definitely a terrier, almost resembling a miniature schnauzer in the face, just like our other 3 babies. However, she is also very poodle with her long legs!

Diamond is so playful, as puppies should be and she is a sweet surprise for our terrier-loving household.

She has not yet met her brother and sisters, but she will next week – and I know she’ll be so excited to have so much action going on all the time. Plus, my mother’s 2 terriers will also help with the dog pack babysitting!

Check out our first video of Diamond:

I guess my Mom’s “baby”, Precious, won’t be the baby anymore! Even though she’s just over 2 years old, she still acts like and wants to be the BABY!

However, when it comes to puppies, other little animals like our hedgehogs and the like, she likes to take over and herd the rest of our little pack away so she can be in charge and take care of them. Too cute!

Really, I think Diamond and Precious will make a sweet friendship as Diamond really resembles her in the face with her cute, floppy ears, beautiful puppy-dog eyes and similar coloration.

Diamond & Kimberly

We’re very excited to introduce Diamond to Sugar, Kaptain, Knosey, Kurious, Precious and especially, her new Grandma – my Mom!

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I hope you enjoyed this Yorkshire Terrier post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Looking for a Great way to Train your Yorkshire Terrier? Check out this link:

Yorkshire Terrier Training Guide

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I’m always looking for a quicker, easier and more efficient way to deal with messes in general.

I know I’ve done a post before that explains Terriers are hypoallergenic and don’t shed.

However, if your dog is a terrier mix – mixed with another breed of dog that does shed – you may very well have a mess on your hands.

Also, simply having a dog of any kind can be a bit messy with crumbs, mud, sand, etc. on the floor…

If you do, you’ll need to be prepared to tackle this problem with a good vacuum. If you don’t, it may get to be very frustrating constantly vacuuming and sweeping.

I found some information that shows the Kenmore canister ranks at the top on Consumer Reports and is listed as the best canister.

However, reportedly, it has lacks good maneuverability and has poor filtration.

I’m going to show you a video I found about the Go Vacuum Canister and the comparison between it and the Kenmore.

What I felt was shocking about this was that people are purchasing the Kenmore, thinking that it has superior HEPA filtration, but as you could see, it didn’t.

What I loved about the performance of the Miele was that the vacuum is so very quiet.

Why?
If you read my previous post about our dog Knosey, I describe how the dogs feel about the vacuum cleaner in the home.

It’s actually quite a stressful experience for all…The louder and closer it gets to them, the more they fuss and bark, and the more Knosey wants to kill it.

The sheer lack of noise while the Miele is operating is fabulous!

Not to mention that the laser recorded absolutely no dust coming out of that machine…Not even 1 particle…The regular air was up over 200,000 particles. That’s unbelievable and will leave you with a much cleaner home and much less allergy-causing dust!

* Fact: Did you know that dust, in general, is acidic? Being acidic, it will start to fade your furniture fabric or anything else it’s on…

That crush proof hose sounds like a great idea because when you’re trying to “shew” away the dogs, it’s easy to step on it and anything could happen…

The sheer ease this vacuum picked up the dog hair was fabulous! That’s the most important feature for animal owners whose animals shed. Also, I hate having to grab the crevace tool to get the corners! Uhhh! This worked on the corners really great!

Plus, the maneuverability was far superior to that of the Kenmore. I don’t know about you, but it gets on my last nerve to drag a vacuum around that doesn’t want to move the way I want it to!

If I have pure bred terriers, why do I care?
Out of the 5 dogs we have in the home – 3 are ours, 2 are my mother’s…She has a white Westie-Poo, but I think she may be even more mixed than that.

She leaves a lot of white hair on my mother’s maroon carpet in the dining room and we have to vacuum quite a bit, as there is a large window to the front of the house there and the dogs frequent the window to “protect” us and warn us of visitors or intruders.

Anything that can make our lives easier is great…We are in the market for a new vacuum now! I’m glad I watched this video…

To find Miele Diamond Dealers, click the link.

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I hope you enjoyed this Great Terrier Product on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

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I found this touching writing today about the lessons we should learn from our dogs as I was Stumbling around the internet. Enjoy!

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Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid Read the rest of this entry »

In order to groom your Welsh Terrier, you will be needing a few tools:

1. Comb – Steel is preferable with rounded teeth set wide apart.

2. Brush – with stiff bristles

3. Stripping Knife (Dresser) – for removal of dead hairs and trimming new ones

4. Rounded-End Scissors - for straightening lines of legs, belly, ears, feet and toes

Here are specific steps for Trimming Your Welsh Terrier to the Standard:

The Welsh terrier will be trimmed very similarly to many of the other terrier dog breeds.

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1. The neck should be trimmed evenly going into the back.

2. The back should be trimmed levelly, but not as short as the neck.

3. Front and sides of neck should be trimmed closely, with hair getting gradually, but slightly longer descending toward the front legs junction to the body.

4. Front of the front shoulders should be trimmed evenly, but closely.

5. Since you are trying to achieve straight lines, the front legs should be trimmed to look straight. Therefore, you may need to take some hair off the Read the rest of this entry »

The Importance of Natural Diet To A Jack Russell Terrier by Richard Cussons

A Jack Russell Terrier is known to have good health compared to some other breeds included in the Kennel Club show dog. A healthy and well-cared Jack Russell Terrier can live for up to fourteen to twenty-one years.

Just like in humans, diet plays a very significant role in your dog’s health and life. Imagine your life or your dog’s life without a healthy diet. What would become of you? Most probably, a creature deprived of healthy diet will likely to acquire various diseases in addition to weight loss.

When I say here healthy diet, I’m referring to natural diet. What is this natural diet anyway? Is this really important to your pet? When talking about natural diet, some people may associate it with Read the rest of this entry »

One of my good friends, Deirdre, on Facebook emailed me this tonight, and I needed to share it with you quickly…

Read on to save Cairn Terriers in Need…

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“I have some close friends that volunteer for the CP Cairn Rescue group. They are hard working individuals that go to puppy mills and auctions and take as many of the dogs as they can and place them in safe homes. This takes a lot of money … especially since almost all of the dogs required alot of medical treatment when they are rescued.

This group is currently involved in a ‘contest’ for donations. The group that receives the most number of donations (not the overall dollar amount) will have Yahoo match the donations. They reeeeeeally need the money in order to continue saving these dogs from a life of cruelty and suffering. PLEASE – the minimum donation is $10.00 (and is tax deductable) and the contest ends TOMORROW! Please, please, please give! They are currently in 2nd place … but only by a few donations.

Follow this link and donate to CP Cairn Rescue Group:

http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/cybergiving2007/

Thanks Kim!”

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When you speak of a Cairn Terrier, you can’t say “the”…it must be “Thee”! They almost seem to be a regal terrier in personality.

We had the blessing of living with our Cairn Terrier, Honey, for 18 wonderful yrs. What a beautiful, elegant, fun, energetic terrier! Truly a “Diamond in the Ruff”!

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Diamond in the “Ruff” — Meet The Cairn Terrier Dog
By Blake Kritzberg

The Cairn terrier hails from Scotland, as do its close and outstanding relatives, the Scottish terrier and the West Highland terrier. Much like another cousin, the Welsh terrier, the Cairn is probably an underappreciated breed in the United States, while it remains wildly popular in the old country. But its relative dark horse status is likely just fine with serious Cairn fans.

Unlike several fancier strains of terrier, the Cairn has never been subjected to Read the rest of this entry »

I received an email yesterday that stated:

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“MY NAME IS MARIS SANCHEZ. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE ON A CHRISTIAN MISSION TO AFRICA AND I CAME ALONG WITH MY 3 TEACUP YORKSHIRE TERRIER BABIES.

AFTER A WHILE I NOTICE THAT THE AFRICAN WEATHER IS NOT GOOD FOR THE PUPPY AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER THE WAY I ALWAYS DO BECAUSE OF MY JOB.

THEY ARE AKC REGISTERED. – TEACUP. HOME RAISED, VACCINES; HEALTH GUARANTEE.

I NEED A SOMEONE TO ADOPT BOTH AND TAKE CARE OF THEM THE WAY I ALWAYS DO.

IF YOU CAN TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER DO SEND A REPLY AND I WILL EMAIL YOU HER PICTURES.

I HOPE TO READ FROM YOU.

REGARDS,

EVANGELIST MARIS SANCHEZ

MOTTO: IN GOD WE TRUST”

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* If any of you are interested in adopting one or more of these puppies, please comment to let me know, and I will get you in touch via email with Mrs. Sanchez.

I truly hope these babies get a good home! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

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Well, many terrier lovers may disagree, but it has been said more than once that the Airedale Terrier is the King of Terriers…

Photo Left: Click to Purchase this Christmas Ornament

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Airedale Terrier – The King of the Terriers
By Evan Richer

The Airedale Terrier is a medium 45 to 65 pound dog that usually reaches between 22″ and 24″. Known as the King of the Terriers, they are largest of the Terrier breeds recognized by the AKC. It is a compact little powerhouse that is all terrier when it comes to chasing little animals or appeasing its curiosity.

Airedale Terriers are typically tan on the ears, head, chest, undersides, legs, and sometimes on the shoulders. They are black or grizzle on the sides and upper parts of the body. Sometimes they have a red mixture on the black or white markings on the chest. Certain strains of the breed also have a small white patch on the chest. Their wiry, dense outer coat requires regular grooming.

If you are looking for a dog with plenty of stamina and energy, look no further. The Airedale Terrier is full of Read the rest of this entry »

Often thought of as one of the strangest looking terriers, to me, they are endearing! Unique is beautiful in this case!

Check out some great history and facts about this “strange” terrier breed…

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The Sealyham Terrier: Otter Terrier
By Michael Russell

The Sealyham Terrier has as its origin the region of Sealyham, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a cross of several different terriers and hounds, among them the Bull and the Dandie Dinmont and the Fox terriers and the Westy. Another important part of its genetic makeup is the Flandres Basset Hound. From the Basset the Sealyham acquired the short carriage and the heavy duty front legs capable of digging out burrows quickly and efficiently.

The Sealyham Terrier is a terrier which was custom designed by Captain Read the rest of this entry »