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I’ve been compiling a list of famous dogs for my Pet Numerology website for some time now. I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall. There are so many great famous dogs that I’m doing this in five or six groups, and then I’ll do a final round with the top dogs from those groups.
The most famous dogs (based on online chatter) with names starting with the letters D to K are:
10. Huckleberry Hound from the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons
9. Delgado the German Shepard from the movie “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”
8. Kipper from the Kipper series of books by Mick Inkpen
7. Friday from the movie “Hotel for Dogs”
6. Doug the Chihuahua-Pug mix from the “Sarah Silverman Show”
5. Goofy from the classic Walt Disney cartoons
4. Gromit from the Wallace and Gromit animated short films
3. Dogbert from the “Dilbert” comic strip
2. Dug the talking dog from the Pixar Animated movie “Up”
…and the most famous dog on this list is…
1. Eddie the Jack Russell Terrier who was on the TV series “Frasier”
Dogs not ranking in the top 10 were Daisy from the “Blondie” comic strip, Damka the Soviet Space dog, Digby the Golden Retriever on the TV series “Pushing Daisies”, Earl from the “Mutts” comic strip, El Diablo from the movie “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”, Elektra from the “Cathy” comic strip, Fido who was US President Abraham Lincoln’s dog, Flike the terrier from the movie “Umberto D.”, Fly the Border Collie from the movie “Babe”, Fuzz from the “Ziggy” comic strip, Gaspode from several of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, Goliath from the animated TV series “Davey and Goliath”, Grimm from “Mother Goose and Grimm” comic strip, Happy from the TV series “7th Heaven”, Hooch the French Mastiff from the movie “Turner and Hooch”, Howard Huge the Saint Bernard from the “Howard Huge” comic strip, Hubert the Bloodhound from the movie “Best in Show”, Isaboo who is Rachael Rae’s Pit Bull Terrier, K9 the robotoic dog from the TV series “Dr. Who”, and Krasavka the Soviet Space dog.
So a nice mix of dogs from movies (Dug, Gromit, Friday, Delgado), television (Eddie, Doug), books(Kipper), cartoons (Goofy, Huckleberry Hound) and comic strips (Dogbert). Not surprisingly, all of the top ten dogs are characters and not real life dogs. Too bad those brave Soviet Space dogs aren’t better know, so I’ll mention their names one more time: Damka and Krasavka.
I compiled this list by searching for the dog names listed on a number of search engines and ranking them by the number of web pages, discussion forums, photos, videos, etc that are available online.
Check out my complete list of Famous Dogs at www.PetNum.com.
I’m a vegan freelance PHP and MySQL programmer living in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego with my wife and our 3 cats. I enjoy hiking, reading, gardening, watching too much television, and other nerdy activites.
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In a new scheme to reduce the amount of animals being stolen and abandoned, all dogs in Britain will have to be injected with a rice-granule-sized microchip between their shoulder blades or behind their ear. Each microchip will contain a unique barcode which, when scanned, will reveal the owner’s contact information, as well as the animal’s name, breed, age and health information. All this information will be stored in a database, which can be accessed by councils and relevant authorities. Whether the information will be made available to pet insurance companies is not yet known however.
The scheme is due to be made public at the next election and phased in gradually to allow owners time to comply with the requirements. Once it is in place however, owners found to be failing to comply with the requirements can face a fine, or even have their pet taken away from them. Although the microchips would need to be kept updated, they only need to be inserted once, in a £10 procedure that is said to be quick and relatively painless for the animal. Being both cheap and simple, it is hoped that the most owners will comply with the requirements. Not only will it make animals easy to identify, but it may also have advantages for vets – as they can tell an animal’s medical history in a matter of seconds. Already the practise is popular with dog owners; especially as pet insurance companies sometimes offer reduced rates for animals with microchips.
The move to make it compulsory to chip your pet follows a sharp rise in the number of dogs and cats being abandoned in Britain, as well as the shocking discovery of a brutal dog-fighting gang operating across the UK and Europe. It is hoped that microchipping every dog will help reduce the trade in stolen dogs, prevent owners turning their pets out onto the street and help authorities reunite lost pets with their owners as quickly as possible. Between March 2008 and March 2009, nearly 108,000 dogs were found across Britain – a third of those that were abandoned were returned to their owners with the help of microchips. After the bodies of four dogs were identified by their microchips, having been dumped in a field by a pet cremation company; the news that the government is supporting a move to prevent similar horrific incidents comes as a welcome one.
Many animal charities, including the RSPCA, Dogs Trust and various dog insurance companies, are backing the plans as a cheap way to help protect animals; especially in times when lack of money is drawing more people to extreme action. In the last year, there has been an 11% rise in the number of dogs found abandoned in Britain and many believe the recession is to blame. In south London, the council has already made it mandatory for all council tenants with dogs to have their pets microchipped and put their details into a database – showing that the scheme can on a large scale.
At least in this time of economic downturn it is more likely that every party will want to support this move as a ray of hope. As the election draws near and parties start writing policies, nobody will want to be seen to leave this matter unattended – a positive sign for animal lovers everywhere.
Mark Baker works in pet rescue and recommends readers to visit http://www.petpalsdirect.co.uk/ for more information on pet health and dog insurance.
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Potty training puppies is one of the most important jobs dog owners have. It’s an essential skill your dog should learn very early in life, especially if you want your own life as its owner to be a lot less stressful.
Of course, the first thing you should realize before training is that your puppy is a baby. It doesn’t have full control over its own bowel movements, and it will need time and practice before it learns when and where to do its business.
In addition, your puppy’s learning capability is determined by its breed – some dog breeds are just naturally easier to potty train than others. On average, it may take around two to three weeks before your puppy is fully potty-trained.
Here’s a list of the essential guidelines for puppy potty training:
1. Start early – Potty training should start the moment you get your puppy home. When you let your dog out into the house, confine it to areas with washable flooring and don’t let it near carpeted rooms. During the instances that you can’t watch your puppy, keep it in a confined area or large box at all times, without exception.
2. Proper feeding – Feeding must take place at the same times every day. Developing a routine is essential here. You should typically give your puppy its food and water at least four hours before bedtime and then withdraw its water bowl two hours before bedtime. Feed your puppy dry food in order to keep its stools dry.
3. Regular potty walks – Set a regular schedule for taking your puppy outside. The recommended times are: first thing in the morning, ten to fifteen minutes after every meal or drink, every time it wakes from a long nap or ends an active play session, and last thing at night. Do not play with your puppy until it has defecated. If there is no action after ten minutes take the puppy back inside. Wait around ten minutes and then take it out again to do its business.
4. Punishment – Never, ever scold or punish your puppy if you don’t catch it in the act. Dogs have no way of knowing what you’re angry at them for unless you’re actually scolding them while they’re doing it. If you see your puppy starting to urinate or defecate in the house, say “No!”, pick it up, and take it out to finish its business. Never yell at your puppy or get angry at it for these accidents. Instead, accept some of the blame; you should have been watching your dog better.
5. Rewards – Every time your puppy poops in the proper place, praise it using an approving tone, petting, and gestures, and reward it with a little playtime together. Praise always, always works better than any form of punishment.
6. Cleanliness – Keep your puppy’s box or living area clean by removing its stools everyday. Your dog dislikes stepping in them as much as you do.
Puppy potty training doesn’t have to be hard, or messy, or a constant daily struggle. Don’t view the activity as a tedious, menial obligation or the downside of owning a puppy.
Instead, look at it as one of the first bonding experiences between you and your pet. Just a slight shift in your mindset will make the whole experience a lot easier and happier, resulting in a healthier and more loving relationship with your canine companion.
Anita Watson is passionate dog owner with years of experience in helping people raise and train their dogs, using real methods that work fast. Visit Raise a Loving Dog for more great tips and advice on potty training puppies.
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There are many advantages to adopting a dog or cat. Adopting a pet can be a great way to reduce our every day stresses and anxieties. In addition, there are many other reasons why adopting a dog or cat can be important in your life.
For instance, pets can help us to relax and help us to focus on the good things in our lives. This can be very helpful when we are overwhelmed by the stresses and anxieties of our lives.
Playing with our pets can help reduce our fears and anxieties in any situation. Pets can get our minds off of our problems. A person could do an activity with their pet or other animals that will give them a fresh perspective on things.
Spending time with animals will get your mind off of the problem and give you the energy to do other things. Most importantly, playing with animals will give you the self-confidence that you can cope and that you can get through a stressful day.
Spending time with a pet can reduce loneliness and can be a great source of companionship. A pet can help us to feel better. Also many people talk to their pets and this can help us to get their problems out in the open. Animals can be of good company to all of us and can prevent the fear of being alone during our troubles.
Taking care of dog or cat can be a great way to increase our happiness and self-confidence. There are many animals out there who could benefit from your time and talents. Doing something that will help your pet or other animals can give you a source of pride and accomplishment.
Pets are 100 percent faithful and will be by your side through the good and bad times. Everybody deals with anxieties, stresses and other life problems, and it is during those times when you need someone by your side to talk too. People in our lives come and go, but your pet will never leave you regardless how bad your problems may be.
There are also many different breeds of dogs and cats we can choose from which can accommodate our life styles. If you want a certain type of pet that will suite your life style, all you have to do is talk to a pet expert or a veterinarian. These people will work with you to determine what type of dog to get that will fit in with your household.
By adopting a pet, you will be saving a life; a life of an animal that could very well become your best friend. A pet will love you unconditionally during his or her lifetime. Don’t let a few obstacles prevent you from gaining a faithful companion in your life. Adopting a pet can be beneficial to your health and be one of the best things that you can do in your life.
