Ten Dog Breeds that Do Not Shed!

Sick of vacuuming? Or using the lint remover every time you leave the house? Consider these shed-free breeds:

Bedlington Terrier

Poodle

Wire Fox Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Bichon Frise

Maltese

Afghan Hound

Kerry Blue Terrier

Tibetan Terrier





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Fun Dog Facts

The origin of every dog is an animal called Tomarctus who walked the earth 15 million years ago.

One of the oldest known breeds is the Saluki, used by the Egyptians about 8,000 years ago for hunting.

Cerberus isthe three-headed dog of Greek mythology that guarded the gates to the underworld.

The only dog that cannot bark is the basenji, an African wolf dog.

The largest dog: Irish Wolfhounds

The smallest dog: Chihuahuas

The heaviest: St Bernard

A dog's heart beats 70-120 times per minute, versus a human heart which beats 70-80 times per minute.

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Interesting Facts About Dogs

Did you know? -The oldest dog was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey, who was put to sleep at the age of twenty-nine years and five months. The average dog lives to around fifteen years of age. -The greyhound is the fastest dog on earth and can run up to 45 mph. The greyhound is the eighteenth fastest land mammal in the world. -Augie the golden retriever owns the world record for the most tennis balls held in a dog's mouth-five. Courtesy of Dog's Miscellany by J.A. Wines Come join us in the web's most dynamic and fun online pet community at http://www.planet-pets.com/ and keep your finger on the pulse by signing up free to our monthly online newsletter, The Scoop today!

A Dog With Its Heart on Its Sleeve

This cutie is a male chihuahua in northern Japan. It was born in May of this year with that one in a million spot mark.

According owner Emiko Sakurada, This is her first chihuahua out of more than a thousand that she has bred to have such an incredible mark.

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Cool Pictures of Dogs as Art

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas-and for good reasons! What would you do if you saw an owner walking that down the street?

Pictured above is just one of the competitors in Vegas in a dog competition where pooches where bleached, temporarily dyed, shaved and cut to look like anything but themselves. And that dog wasn't even the winner!

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The Return of Toto!

Toto, celebrated Sci Fi channel's new mini series "Tin Man" recently in LA. His date, Zooey Deschanel, Toto's co-star who plays that one character... what was her name?

What breed is Toto?
While opinions and descriptions of Toto vary in the books, the fact is that Toto in Judy Garland's 1939 version was a Cairn Terrier.

LIES LIES LIES!
Unlike his character in the movie, Cairn Terriers can actually be very jumpy, aggressive and unwilling to listen most of the time. Well, actually that was kind of Toto's character, maybe that's why that wicked old witch was after him too!

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Ryan Reynolds Loves Scarlett Johansson's...

Chihuahua! Of course, who wouldn't? Good boyfriend Ryan Reynolds is seen here looking after Scarlett's Chihuahua, Maggie.

Chihuahua Characteristics:
-These little guys have a big bark! But only at first, they quickly make friends
-They are very alert, smart and make perfect lap dogs.
-Not for young children, as they might get too roughly treated.
-They have a tendency to bite when frightened
-Must be carefully handled for thier first 6 months because of their moleras, a soft spot on thier skull
-Prone to epilepsy and seizure disorders

Chihuahua History:
-Thought to be decendents of a breed called Techichi, used in religious ceremonies by the Aztecs
- Named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico where they were discovered in 1850

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We Salute: the Pomeranian!

Fun Facts about this tiny dog, with a big history:

The Pomeranian's ancestors originated in Greenland and Lapland where they were used as sled dogs!(Yes they were a lot bigger, about 20 pounds bigger than today) They were then taken to Europe in Pomerania where breeders focused on improving thier coats and breeding them to be more suitable for city living. But if you love how they fit perfectly in your lap, you owe your thanks to the English.

Characteristics:

The Pomeranian makes a great friend and watchdog because of its alertness and intelligence. But beware, this breed is known for its feistiness and at times being stubborn. This breed definetely needs a lot of love and attention.

Pomeranian Vocabulary:

Balanced Pomeranian- The head and legs are in porportion to the body.

Do you love Mr. Muggles on ABC's Heros? Read this on why a Pomeranian is stronger than a regenerating cheerleader or a flying politician.

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Dangerous Dogs = Serious Crime

Bad guy alert! Above is 22 year old Ibrar Banaras who recently admitted to three counts of possessing illegal dogs and was found guilty of a forth count after a trial yesterday! That's four counts and he's barely drinking age!

One of the ten dogs was said to be a veritable "cocktail" of viciousness, cross bred between dogs known for aggressiveness like pit bull and American bulldog.

Now, I don’t blame the court for punishing Ibrar, but all the dogs are “to be destroyed.” What do you guys think? Is that really necessary? Is there no other way?

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Kudos to Selma Blair!

Pictured here is Selma Blair with her ultra hot boyfriend Matthew Felker and her ultra cute dog Wink! Wink isn't your average hollywood 600$ tea-cup chihuahua, no sir-ee. This cutie is a Jack Russel Mutt adopted from the Lange Foundation, dedicated to saving impounded pets. My favorite thing about Wink- he only has one eye! Awww.

Selma definetly sees past the hollywood fads of pedigree dogs. "You want a three-legged dog with a wheel chair or a dog that has no bowel control, that’s the place to go. There are amazing dogs,” she’s said.

I think I definetely like Selma just a little bit more, almost enough to watch her new movie, the sequel to Hellboy-almost.

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Jessica Simpson's Daisy

Daisy is Jessica Simpson's dog named no doubt after her character in Dukes of Hazzard. Daisy is a Malti-poo, a mix of a Maltese and a Poodle. Jessica was given Daisy by her then-hubby Nick Lachey during a concert on her 24th birthday. (Insert Newly Wed Joke here)

But seriously, Malti-poos are great! They are known for thier mild temperament, being hypoallergenic AND they barely shed. Owners say that the only hair that sheds comes off when brushing.

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2007 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

Are you ready for the "Planet's greatest dog show?" It's happening Saturday and Sunday, December 1 & 2, 2007 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA. This event is a must-see for all pet-lovers. Two days-- thousands of dogs. Plus, lots of vendors offering just about everything for dogs and their owners (Christmas is coming up).

Not a dog owner...yet? This event will be jam packed with AKC Meet The Breeds Parent Clubs with dogs at least 6 months old to educate the public on each distinct breed.

Click here to go to the events main website for all the information you'll need, including car rental and plane tickets!

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