Old English Sheepdog Jewelry and Gifts

If an Old English Sheepdog had captured your heart, please have a look at my dog breed jewelry.  All are handmade by a dog lover and make barking good gifts, especially for Christmas!Shown above left is an Old English Sheepdog pin.  The dog is made of hand cast resin from an original sculpture mold and dangles from a sweet silver ribbon pin.  Small in scale but big in dog love.Shown below is another Old English Sheepdog brooch.  This one is hand sculpted from porcelain.  Whimsical in style with lovely fur details.  Two dimensional and a great size to wear your dog near your heart.You'll collect compliments all...

Petfinder: Help is Needed after Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy animal shelter news from the Petfinder blog:"For the northeastern region of the US, the high winds and rain of Superstorm Hurricane Sandy have moved on. Petfinder shelters and adoption groups are rising to the challenge of recovering from the worst of the storm. Other Petfinder members further west will continue to face wind and rain as Sandy travels on."We are slowly receiving feedback from our member shelters. Many are still without power. We will share their needs with you as they check in.Please reach out to your local shelter or rescue group to learn if they need assistance. Give them a call, drop them an email, or look...

Hurricane Sandy Lost and Found Pets

 If you've lost a pet due to Hurricane Sandy, there's help available.Fetch Hurricane Sandy Lost and Found Pets on Facebook to post photos of lost or found pets in the areas affected by the storm.  You'll also find temporary shelters that allow pets, as well as animal shelters that are in need of assistance.Hurricane Sandy Lost and Found Pets is not affiliated with any rescue group.  Volunteers are networking to get animals reunited with their familes. ...

Halloween Treat for Dogs | Music Download

No tricks!  Just a treat!Yesterday we profiled the Laurel Canyon Animal Company and their barking good music for dogs and animal lovers.  Read more here...What's your treat?!  A free download of Squeaky Deaky!  This is a song written especially for dogs and I can tell you Rudy and Jeffie love it!  It's on Laurel Canyon Animal Company's new CD It's All Right If My Dog Sleeps On the Bed All Night With Me.Click here to get your download.Just scroll to the bottom of the Tracks listand get your free download of Squeaky Deaky courtesy of Skip Haynes and Laurel Canyon Animal Company!   Happy Halloween from...

Handmade English Bulldog Jewelry Gifts

If you have an English Bulldog dog lover on your holiday shopping list, be sure to visit For Love of a Dog.  That's where you'll find my one of a kind, handmade dog breed jewelry, including English Bulldog necklaces and even Christmas ornaments.Shown above is one of my English Bull dog necklaces.  This one combines beautiful amber colored crystal rondelle beads and creamy white pearls, hand wire wrapped with gold jeweler's wire.  The pendant is a whimsical hand sculpted porcelain English Bulldog. The dog breed Christmas ornament shown below would make a barking good holiday gift!  This English Bulldog is hand cast resin from...

The Laurel Canyon Animal Company

If you've enjoyed our Dog Song Saturdays at Talking Dogs, you've already heard some of the barking good tunes from Laurel Canyon Animal Company.  You also know that all of us - two and four leggers - love songs about dogs, especially original songs about dogs.  That's why we've featured several of Skip Haynes compositions and dog music videos.  I thought it was about time we told you more about them.Skip Haynes is the hit songwriter and artist who founded the Laurel Canyon Animal Company in 1999 with his neighbor, Dana Walden.  Their concept was to create a record company that produced original music exclusively for animal...

Unique Collie Dog Jewelry Gifts

Those of you with your own personal version of Lassie... please take a look at my Collie dog breed jewelry.  You'll find pendants, pins, bracelets, necklaces, and even dog breed Christmas ornaments!  Handmade and most items are one of a kind.  Some could also be used to represent a Shetland Sheepdog, but some are simply Collie through and through.Shown above is a Collie dog pin that can also be used as a pendant thanks to the bail on the brooch finding.  Hand cast resin from an original carving mold, it is hand painted and two dimensional (flat only on back.) The Collie bracelet shown below could also represent a Sheltie. ...

Pet Safety on Halloween

Halloween is just a few days away!  The ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions on Halloween to keep you and your pet safe.1. No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms�especially dark or baking chocolate�can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. 2. Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered...

Cocker Spaniel Dog Jewelry Gifts

Whether your favorite Cocker Spaniel dog is black, red and white, blonde, parti, chocolate or blue, I have a piece of Cocker Spaniel dog breed jewelry for you.  Shown to the left is a red and white Cocker Spaniel necklace.  The dog is hand cast resin from an original sculpture mold, then hand painted.  True to AKC dog breed standards and two dimensional (flat on the back).  The dog pendant dangles from a gold chain necklace along with creamy white freshwater pearls.Shown below is a whimsical blue roan Cocker Spaniel pin.  Hand sculpted from porcelain and adorable!  The chocolate Cocker Spaniel dog lover bracelet...

Adopt a Pit Bull Dog: Slater, Zephyr, Titania, Bumblebee

Slater is a male adult Pit Bull who weighs 50-60 pounds.  White with brindle patches, he's a beautiful boy! Currently in a foster home with two foster sisters, he knows "sit" and "shake."  His foster mom reports that Slater is a major cuddler and likes to be as close as possible to his humans. Slater is available for adoption and / or sponsorship at the Missouri Pit Bull Rescue. Zephyr is an American Staffordshire adult male who weighs 50 to 60 pounds. This beautiful boy was on death row in an animal shelter with a breed ban.  In fact, he was scheduled to be euthanized the next day when the Missouri Pit Bull Rescue pulled...

PROPER NUTRITION FOR THE DOG

Health, vitality and a long dog's life depends not least on the right diet. What does it take and what foods can make dogs sick, white veterinarian Dr. Volker Wienrich.Dogs are omnivores - like us humans. This property of our faithful companions have inherited from their ancestors, the wolves. The wild "self" not only eat the meat of hunted prey, but their innards, including the contents of the stomach and intestines. They also take on phytonutrients such as roots and grasses. The wolf as the dog is therefore: 1 Optimal performance requires optimal nutrition. Second Good food is the foundation for health, performance and longevity. Third Improper...

Pit Bull Dog Jewelry and Gifts

Celebrate national Pit Bull Awareness month by wearing a piece of Pit Bull dog breed jewelry from For Love of a Dog.That's where you'll find my handmade dog jewelry for people:  necklaces, bracelets, pins and more, all celebrating my love for dogs.Shown at left is a white Pit Bull terrier dog pin.  Cast in resin from an original sculpture mold and handpainted, this is a beauty.  Right now I also have Pitt Bull pin in brindle and white, plus black and white.One of my personal favorites is the Pit Bull necklace shown below.  Absolutely adorable hand sculpted pottery Pitt Bull dog head pendant.  Check out that tongue! ...

WHY DOES MY DOG IS ALWAYS HUNGRY?

A certain level of hunger is normal. Since the dog is still in wolf, its wild relatives eat whenever the table is just covered and the motto:. All you can eat After all, you never know a wolf when there is the next meal. Most dogs are obviously not sure if her bowl is refilled. Pathologically, it is when the dogs thoughts only revolve around eating.Increased appetite caused by jealousy about food, but it can also hormonal causes such as Cushing's disease, an overactive adrenal cortex, diabetes, overactive thyroid, or have occur after castration. Drugs such as glucocorticoids, anabolic steroids or antiepileptic drugs also increase the appetite.How...

WHY MY DOG SLOBBERS?

For some dogs drooling is normal. The wet kisses welcome the boxer they are caused by poor lip closure. But strong salivation can also be a sign of illness. Dogs salivate when they have pain in the oral cavity. Most dental problems are behind it. Also gingivitis or scope outbreaks such as papillomas at the gum to flow saliva. Some dogs lose in hot weather a lot of saliva, medications can also drooling dogs. Diseases of the pancreas and esophagus can be equally as cause difficulty swallowing or paralysis of the facial nerve (facial paralysis). Not to mention that in Germany now quite rare rabies, which is known to lead frothy salivation.How to...

WHY DOES MY DOG VORMIT?

Dogs devour everything to himself. However, where the ingested by smelly and hard to digest meals, the ability of the dog to quickly vomiting is a boon to his gastrointestinal tract.Dogs can vomit quickly.Explore the vomit. Does it yellow mucus, the fault lies more in the intestine. Is vomiting undigested food, the reason is usually in the stomach. Blood indicates poisoning or stomach ulcers.How to help your dog: Pull the rubber gloves and investigate the mishap. What could he have eaten? Swallowed bones or rubber balls can lead to serious complications. Bello vomits just once, which is not particularly difficult, he probably has an upset stomach.When...

Dog Song Saturday | Pit Bulls Don't Cry

National Pit Bull Awareness Day!  Celebrate Pit Bulls with a dog song at Talking Dogs.  Today's featured dog music video is Pit Bulls Don't Cry.  Grab a dog.  A Pit Bull if you've got one!  Sit. Stay. Snuggle with that dog and take a moment to groove along to Pit Bulls Don't Cry.Fetch more dog song videos about Pit Bulls:Pit Bull Blues, written and performed by John ShipePit Bull Rescue Woman by John Shipe and John GrimshawRemember When Pit Bull dog video - featuring Petey from Our Gang and Luke from the Fatty Arbuckle and Minta Durfee silent films Pit Bull Ban, written and performed by Nancy Simmonds  Be...

Doberman Pinscher Dog Jewelry Gifts

If a Doberman Pinscher dog is your best friend, I hope you'll take a look at my handmade Doberman Pinscher jewelry.  You'll find a nice mix of Dobie earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces and even some Doberman Pinscher dog Christmas ornaments.  Some are cropped ear Dobies;  some are natural ear Dobies.Shown to the left is a cropped ear Doberman Pinscher pin.  The Dobie is made of hand cast resin in an original sculpture mold.  Two dimensional, hand painted, and true to AKC dog breed standards.  The Dobie dangles from a pierced gold filigree round bead and a gold ribbon pin.  Perfect little gift for any Doberman...

Pit Bull Awareness Month | Adopt a Dog

 It's national Pit Bull Awareness month!If you've been thinking about adding a Pit Bull dog to your family, we'd like to suggest that you check out your local animal shelter.  Browse Petfinder, Petango or another of the online adopt a dog sites.  Or, better yet, find a Pit Bull rescue group in your area.  There you'll find dogs who have been checked for socialization, vetted and vaccinated, and often living in foster homes so that you'll know that much more about your wannabe best friend.Though they do not necessarily list every single Pit Bull dog rescue, since new ones are organizated frequently, we suggest you fetch...

Bull Terrier Dog Jewelry Gifts

Have you lost your heart to a Bull Terrier dog?  If so, I hope you'll take a look at my handmade Bull Terrier dog breed jewelry.   Shown at left is a Bull Terrier dog pendant.  The little dog is hand cast resin from an original carving mold, then hand painted.  It dangles from a brecciated jasper gemstone heart in shades of red.  Sterling silver jeweler's wire and bail.Shown below is a Bull Terrier dog lover bracelet with goldstone gemstone beads, a sweet little red jasper heart charm, and Bull Terrier dog charm.    A favorite of mine, the Bull Terrier dog necklace shown below is truly one of a kind. ...