Category Archives: Schnauzers

Westminster Dog Show Begins Tonight

Posted on February 14, 2011 by daysofourdogs

In addition to today being Valentine’s Day, it is the start of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, or Westminster as we call it around our house. Six new breeds will be welcomed this year. We love to see all … Continue reading →

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Must Love Dogs

Posted on February 11, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Ah the little joys of living with furkids, which ran through my mind this morning as I was piercing a fish-oil cap that squirted onto my face. Dog lovers put up with things many people would find objectionable. If I’m … Continue reading →

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How Smart Is Your Furkid?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by daysofourdogs

On the Today show this morning a border collie displayed some amazing language recognition http://tinyurl.com/4tl4nda. Chaser knows more than 1,000 words and understands small sentences like “Fetch ball”.  This made me inventory my furkids’ vocabulary. Jake, Hope and Windy know … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Girl Gets Bold

Posted on February 7, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope, who had been in an Amish puppy mill for five years, struggles with trust issues. Free from the mill for a little more than two years, she has made progress. Yesterday she surprised me again. If you have at … Continue reading →

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Weather Woes And Walking

Posted on February 4, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Angel dog Duffy, West Highland white terrier, had superior waste management skills. Angel dog Justin, mini schnauzer, had ears that stood straight up. Ice and single-digit wind chill are not making walkie time worth it. Hope and Jake want walks. … Continue reading →

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Waste Management Getting Tricky

Posted on February 2, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The crazy Ohio weather is befuddling my furkids. The ice from yesterday melted last night, but high winds are re-freezing what is left. We have a ramp down the back steps to make it easier for the wiener dogs, who … Continue reading →

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Dogs Don’t Think Ice Is Nice

Posted on February 1, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The furkids’ toenails didn’t help them grip the ice this morning. All three slipped and fell while heading out to potty. No one was injured, and everyone took care of his or her business quickly. Here is how the day … Continue reading →

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Doggie Mind Games

Posted on January 28, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake refuses to fall prey to Windy’s feminine wiles. Or so it may seem. Whenever Windy tries to be sociable by sniffing Jake’s privates, he gives her a soft growl and moves away. When Jake is on my lap and … Continue reading →

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Wiener Dogs Are No. 1 For Many Folks

Posted on January 27, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Whenever we are out in public with the furkids, the wiener dogs always make people smile. Is it because dachshunds are so long, lean and low? Is it because of the spring in their steps? Or is it because Jake … Continue reading →

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Post-Grooming Disaster

Posted on January 25, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The furkids went for grooming appointments yesterday. The wiener dogs don’t need haircuts, but I prefer for someone else to trim their toenails and getting a bath is a plus. I have had the same groomer for 16 years, and … Continue reading →

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