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 »

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 »

Wire Fox Terriers have a distinctive broken coat, as compared with the Smooth Fox Terrier. Their coloration is primarily white with either black or brown markings on their face and ears, and a saddle of color, or a large splotch. They weigh between 15-21 lbs.

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The Wire Fox Terrier
By Stephanie Hetu

Of the thirty-three terrier breeds (most of which were first used for hunting of some sort and so came up as aggressive and lively), the Wire Fox Terrier has a reputation for Read the rest of this entry »

Terrier Newsflash:

A 54-year old man in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has been charged with for the merciless slaying of his mother’s 4-yr old Fox Terrier with a hammer. Officials are disgusted and shocked at this appalling crime that occurred on August 16th. Hamilton-Burlington ASPCA was called in to assist Hamilton Police.

The terrier died of multiple skull fractures and hemorrhaging, according to necropsy performed at the University of Guelph.

He could be charged with a maximum of 6 months in jail, a $2000 fine, and prohibited from owning an animal for a specified amount of time determined by the courts. These are the provisions for Section 446 of the “century-old animal cruelty laws” of the Criminal Code of Canada (causing unnecessary suffering and ultimately death to an animal).

To read more on this article: Charges laid in dog bludgeoning

*** What Can You Do To Beef Up Animal Cruelty Laws?

1. Contact your MPs in Canada and insist that they support Bill C-373!

Go to: Members of Parliament …and Email them Your Concerns!

Rest in Peace little one!

I hope you are enraged enough to take action and contact your local MP. If we don’t, no one will…

I know our dogs live better than some children do…We need to help protect those who live in abuse and fear! It is simply not fair! Just don’t adopt any animals, if you don’t like them or are going to treat them badly!

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

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The rat terrier is a famed farm helper and companion. As their name implies, they were excellent ratters on farms and made fantastic hunting companions.

They are a more rare breed today because the breed died out quite a bit due to the invention of pesticides in the 20s – 40s used on farms.

They are often mistaken for a Jack Russell Terrier, although they never have a wiry coat, they are finer boned, have a more refined head, and are considerably less aggressive.

All-in-all, they are typical terriers, loving to explore and tear around the yard, but they also love to lounge around with their owners.

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Rat Terrier Dogs
By Chris Suckow

The Rat Terrier dog is Read the rest of this entry »