Terrier Newsflash:

That’s right! It’s that time of year again. We have the same birthday too!!!

Kurious is officially 3 yrs old today – I just cannot believe it – my little puppy is a 3 year old (or a 21 yr old in dog years – WOW!).

She’s getting some extra special attention today and some serious treats for the entire crew, including their favorite – pig’s ears!!!

They are all so sweet – and they all look so confused about what the fuss is – but we all know and it’s a day to celebrate!

What a blessing to have her for 3 years – she makes each day a bit brighter with her in it!

What an angel-girl!

She still lives up to her name of Kurious as she needs to know everything you’re doing and all that is going on…Plus, she loves to give kisses – so, Kissyface was perfect from the first day we got her for her middle name! LOL

She has worked her way into the alpha of the group of 5 dogs here, but she still understands that mommy, daddy and grandma are above her in rank…LOL…

Happy Birthday My Baby Girl – Kurious!!!

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

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Give your pups a treat on their Birthday or anytime – They’ll love these pig ears:

Bones Galore Natural Pig Ears 10-pk A natural chew treat for dogs. Slow roasted and 100% digestible, these make a great alternative to rawhides.

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Happy Birthday Kurious Kissyface! is a post from: Terrier Lover

Terrier Newsflash:

It’s Knosey’s Birthday again!

Can you believe my baby is already 3 yrs old? That’s 21 in human years!

She kicks off the line of 3 doggy birthdays and my birthday in our household! Knosey’s is on the 7th, Kurious’ and my birthday is on the 10th, and Precious Princess is on July 24th, with our 10th wedding anniversary in between on July 22nd!

Knosey is such a ball of happiness – so gentle and sweet, but can be ferocious like a lion with the stray squirrels in our back yard!

Knosey got her birthday song, as she loves it when you sing to her, and is all and all happy about all the confusion and fuss about it being her birthday.

I don’t think she’s really sure what we’re all fussing about, but she likes it nonetheless!

Her favorite toy lately has been the balls, Kongs and other toys you can put a treat into – they vex her to no end! She wants those treats and she gets very excited to try to release them as captives in her toys to eat them!

So, every dog gets one in the house to play with today full of treats! Plus, she’s getting a lot of extra special attention today!

She is such a sweet part of my day! I love this dog endlessly! She is such an angel and can’t wait to spend more time with the poochies today.

Yes, she still holds true to the name we gave her – She is as Knosey as ever and “all up in” our conversations as often as possible…Her middle name, “Konversation”, still suits her!

Love you Baby! Happy Birthday Knosey!

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

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Get your own Dog Treat Ball for your pooches. They love ‘em!:

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Happy Birthday Knosey Konversation! is a post from: Terrier Lover

Do you?

Wash your dog one day, just to have the stink return the next?
What is terrible right now in our area is that it’s been raining like cats & dogs!!! Our dogs come in full of mud on their feet or grass pieces and that means we need to get out that dog shampoo so they can be bathed or at least rinsed off…Then, sometimes, they get that “wet dog” smell…they can’t help it, they’re dogs!

Wait weeks between bathing your dog because his skin gets so dry and flaky?
Certain breeds of dog, including some terrier, have quite sensitive skin – just like humans with sensitive skin. Every dog is different and their skin condition can change throughout the seasons. If you notice your dog wth dry, flaky skin, it could be from a number of different reasons…Bites, allergies, even a sensitivity to shampoos or conditioners you may use on them.

Hate bathing your dog because you rinse and rinse and rinse…and still can’t get him completely rinsed?
Even when you think you’ve completely rinsed your pooch of shampoo, rinse them one more time to be sure they’re completely free of soap – this can make their skin very irritated, making it dry, itchy and then they can get stinky from any scratches or wounds they may have.

Need help? Why not try the all natural dog shampoo, Dogosuds, made by Dinovite.

Dogosuds is a natural flea deterrent, gets your dog smelling fabulous for a longer period of time than other shampoos (and from what I’ve heard, it works well on skunk odor), it lathers well and rinses easily, contains 100% pure essential oils that are proven to be naturally healing, and it’s great even for dogs with sensitive skin.

It has no chemicals, perfumes or fillers that can harm your pooch.

Isn’t it time for that new dog smell?

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I hope you enjoyed this info on Dog Grooming on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

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Your Dog Shampoo Could Cause Skin Irritation is a post from: Terrier Lover

We usually take the pups in to the groomer’s, Poodle Fluff & Puff in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada about 3 times per summer.

We like to make sure our dogs aren’t hot in the summer with long hair and possible mats in their coat.

Debbie & Joan are so amazing…They treat the dogs so well, they do such a beautiful job with a super schnauzer/terrier cut and she is beyond reasonable in price!

Again, all 5 of our crew look so amazing – what little cutiepies!

We typically have them cut as short as possible in the summertime, keeping their fabulous schnauzer eyebrows, beards, fluffy legs and a skirt, but a close cut on their tummy inside the skirt.

Check out this post for a great video of Joan & Debbie taking care of our Knosey at their Doggy Salon:

How to Groom a Miniature Schnauzer

You’ll have to check out Poodle Fluff & Puff @ 93 Carlton St., St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 1R1, Canada. You can call to make appointments @ (905) 688-6200 or email debdeiter@cogeco.ca

Hey, be sure to tell her Kimberly sent you!

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

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. If you want to groom your terrier at home, try the techniques found in the video in the post linked above with these:

Oster Home Grooming 10-Piece Kit 10-piece grooming kit Trim clip and comb your pet to a well-groomed look with this comprehensive kit. The lightweight clipper has an easy-to-handle ergonomic design.

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Our Doggies Got their Mid-Summer Groom is a post from: Terrier Lover

When I arrived home from Dallas after over 1 month of being away, I was missing my mini schnauzers so much!

I was almost worried they’d forgotten about me, despite my mother saying they’ve been moping around, wanting to go into my bedroom and anxiously awaiting me calling on the phone to speak with them.

When I walked in the door, I literally was mauled by the 5-pack terrier crew for 1 hour.

I had a serious doggy bath with all the kisses they were giving me.

They were so happy and snuggled the rest of the day and night.

They certainly didn’t forget about me 1 iota…They missed me and I missed them.

I’m so blessed and happy to see my babies!!!

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Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

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So Happy to See My Terriers is a post from: Terrier Lover

On the way home from church today in Dallas, we came to a busy intersection and what do I see?

I see a poor, little terrier mix dog confused and scared trying to make it through the cars.

What Did I Do?
In my church dress and high heels, I ran out to get the dog to safety on the sidewalk.

She was frightened, but glad at the same time that someone helped her out. She rolled over on her back with her belly to me, hoping I wouldn’t hurt her.

Well, she certainly came across the right person then!

She had no tag, she had mats in her hair and was full of burrs and was dirty too.

I ran back to the vehicle with her where my husband, with an understanding look on his face, started to scan the immediate area, as we drove around, trying to see if someone was looking for her, in case she just ran out of a yard or something.

The problem was that we were in an industrial area and there weren’t any houses and no one searching for a lost pet.

So, we went to the closest animal shelter, but it is Sunday and they’re not open. So, we called the number provided and a person called us to come collect her and see if she had a chip or could be reunited with an owner that reported her missing.

She was so sweet and very happy to give me a good cuddle for 2 hrs. While we waited, we gave her some food and water, as she was clearly hungry and very thirsty.

What a sweetheart – I think she was a bit older too.

She looked like she was mixed with a Yorkshire terrier or similar black & tan terrier and maybe a Schnauzer or a  Poodle.

If you’re looking for this dog, she was found at the intersection of Plano Rd. & Forest Ln. in Garland, Texas (suburb of Dallas).

She has a partially cleft nose and her right ear missing, but you wouldn’t really know it unless you had a good look.

Please contact Garland Animal Services to reconnect with her.

She is such a sweet soul! I would miss her terribly if she went missing from our home – I fell in love with her immediately!

It could very well be that she got lost because of the terrible thunderstorms we had last night that knocked down numerous fences in our area…Poor baby!

Who knows, thunder and lightning used to scare one of our dogs until they were so fearful, they’d run and hide anywhere.

* PLEASE: Keep a collar and tags on your dog! We could have simply drove her home. Thank God we found her before she got injured out there!

I hope she found her way back to her owner’s loving arms! I would be going absolutely crazy without her!

If this is your dog – you are truly blessed to have her in your life – she is an ANGEL!

Very well behaved, so gentle and just as sweet as pie!

She seemed to be really exhausted from her ordeal, as she snuggled up into my arms and had a good, little rest.

I’m so glad she let me pick her up and trusted me that I was going to help her. Animals are so smart, aren’t they?

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I hope you can help this Yorkshire Terrier Cross find her way home on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Please have your dog tagged, just in case something terrible like this happens! Check out these beautiful pet tags you can have engraved:

Engraved Rhinestone Heart Pet ID Tag Custom made to order, usually leaves our warehouse in 3 – 5 business days. Protect your pet from loss in style with this engraved aluminum pet ID tag, adorned with beautiful crystal in the color of your choice. The heart is 1 1/4″ wide . Each aluminum charm holds 2 lines of print, 14 maximum letters per line.

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We Saved a Terrier Pooch Today! is a post from: Terrier Lover

Right now, I’m in Dallas with my hubby and have been away from my 3 angels for almost 2 weeks now!

My mom is taking excellent care of them, along with her 2 terriers, my 2 hedgehogs and 3 fish! LOL

I just wanted to give a “shout out” to my:

1. Kaptain – my big boy, who is trying to be good for grandma, even though Kurious is in heat!

2. Kurious – even though she is feeling very moody and doesn’t like to wear her little panties during her heat!

3. Knosey – my sweet, sweet angel girl who misses standing on mommy’s chest gazing into my eyes!

…Also to:

4. Precious – oooh…I miss that little face and sassy attitude, as well as her morning kisses and mid-day snuggles.

5. Sugar – I hope your little paw is feeling better funny girl!

I know I’m a sap, but I love my babies…Sweet, little things!

I miss those cold, wet noses waking me up in the morning, their kisses and shaking paws all day, and their warm cuddles all  night!

I miss Precious’ announcements that it’s time to go outside, and Sugar’s late response to outside time! LOL…

I miss those sweet expressions all the while you’re speaking to them!!!

What do you miss most about your terrier when you have to go out of town? Let me know by commenting in the comment box below!

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

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Make it up to your dogs when you get home with some gourmet dog treats – you know you need to multiply the days you were gone by 7 and you’ll know how long it felt to them:

Pawsitvely Gourmet Valentine’s Dog Cookie Gift Box For Canines Delectable dog cookie treats! This gift box includes chicken liver Scottie Dog & Sparkling Heart Cookies and Peanut Butter Doggie Snacks.

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I Miss My Doggies! is a post from: Terrier Lover

I took this video 2 weeks ago, but wanted to share it with you…

I wanted to let you in on the typical afternoon our terriers have, and how they enjoy their lives and each other:

So, there’s a your mini-tour of a day-in-the-life of 5 sweet terriers.

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

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. For more great information on adopting a Miniature Schnauzer, check out this Guide:

Guide to Owning a Miniature Schnauzer Concisely written and beautifully illustrated, this owner’s guide is designed to assist new owners in all facets of living with their first Miniature Schnauzer. From selecting and training the puppy to keeping him healthy, happy and active, this book invites readers into the world of dog ownership and promises a rewarding experience for owner and Miniature Schnauzer alike. $2.49

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A Typical Terrier Thursday is a post from: Terrier Lover

I wanted to show off the rest of our lovely terriers after their fabulous grooming at the Poodle Fluff & Puff Dog Salon.

If you haven’t had a chance to yet, check out the post right before this one you’re reading, called…

How to Groom a Miniature Schnauzer

…for a great video we made that day of Knosey getting groomed!

Here’s a “Family” photo of (left to right) Knosey Konversation, Sugar, Kaptain Knickknack, My Precious Princess, Kurious Kissyface (that’s all of their “official” names).

They were all behaving so well that day and cooperated easily with me to capture a great photo of them all!

As you may know, all of them are miniature schnauzers, except for Sugar, who is a Westie-Poo – a West Highland White Terrier and Poodle cross.

Don’t they all look so beautiful?

I asked Kaptain if he would post for a photo for his Daddy (since he’s away right now), and he immediately jumped off the chair and struck a sweet pose for me! He’s too cute and way too smart.

Coaxing Kurious was a little more involved, as she was so distracted outside with all the birds and squirrels out now that it’s Spring time, but she did pose nicely for me on her towel by the back door without all that distraction!

Precious…well, I would have taken a photo of her, but guess what she did about 1 hour after being home from being groomed…She went outside and started digging! So, she came in with a completely brown muzzle and muddy feet – She had to have a wash to get that off of her, but I will show you one soon when I take a new photo. She looks so cute with her hair cut!

Knosey, as you may have seen in the video, looks smashing as well! What a beautiful girl!!! She was such a perfect, little angel during her entire grooming session!

Kurious is such a good guard dog. Here she is making sure no other animals will enter our, I mean “her”, yard!

She is on watch all the time…

So, here’s a small glimpse at our sweet babies after their doggy hair cuts.

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

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. As with any kind of dog, it is a great idea to have a guide or manual about your specific breed to find out exactly what makes that breed tick! This is a handy guide to the miniature schnauzer:

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Newly Trimmed Terrier Family is a post from: Terrier Lover

Ever wonder how professional groomers get your terrier looking so darn good when you pick them up?

I know I have…

So, I thought I’d organize a trip for our terriers to see the groomers @ Poodle Fluff & Puff Dog Salon, Joan Schoures and Debra Deiter. They agreed to show us just how your dog comes out looking like $1 million!

They have been grooming all of our dogs for the past 27 years, and we just love them!

If you want to learn to groom your own dog, or even if you’re just “knosey” to see how the pros clip those beautiful schnauzer eye brows and beards, watch this video that Joan and Debbie were so gracious to do for our Terrier Lovers, featuring one of our minis, Knosey Konversation:

All 5 of our pooches came home looking beautiful, sleek bodied with fluffy legs and big beautiful eyebrows and beards! They actually looking like terriers after that long winter of growing their hair!

They are enjoying themselves outside with the wind a little closer to their skin when they run and soaking up the sunshine…LOL…You can tell they feel so much better and refreshed.

Special thanks to Poodle Fluff & Puff Dog Salon – 93 Carlton St., St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 1R1, Canada. You can call to make appointments @ (905) 688-6200 or email debdeiter@cogeco.ca

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

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. I think the most essential tool for a professional doggy hair cut would be dog clippers! Check out a great pair here for your at home grooming:

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How to Groom a Miniature Schnauzer is a post from: Terrier Lover