Aspen the Yorkie

I am here to whimper and whine today, found out some news that I’m not very happy about.  I found out that Yorkies are not at the top of the list of favored pet dogs put together by the American Kennel Club (AKC).  This was really a shocker for me, here is what we found were the top 5 dogs:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. YORKSHIRE TERRIER (should be #1!!)
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle

Let me tell you why I’m better than a Labrador Retriever, maybe the AKC people will read my post and change their minds by next year.

1. Labrador Retrievers are really big and can’t sit on your lap.  If they try to, it’s not as fun as having a cute fuzzy little Yorkie like me on your lap.
2. Labrador Retrievers have really big mouths and tongues and when they give you a doggie kiss, it’s yucky, not a nice little lick on the cheek like I give my owners and friends.
3. Labrador Retrievers  eat a LOT more food than a little Yorkie does, so you won’t have to spend as much money buying food if you have a Yorkie.
4. When you take a Yorkie for a walk, you just have to take a little Zip Lock bag along with you with a napkin or tissue to clean up after, I don’t even want to think about what it’s like for humans who have to clean up after big dogs like Labrador Retrievers.
5. Labrador Retrievers aren’t as cute if they do the things that Yorkie’s do to greet you when you come home…we like to run around in circles and jump all over you, but we can only reach your knees, so it’s cute.  A LR would knock you over if they greeted you that way.
6. Labrador Retrievers shed all over you in the summer, Yorkies don’t shed because we have hair, not fur.
7. When a Lab goes out and plays in the yard and gets mud on his feet, it makes a much bigger mess than a little Yorkie would make.
8. I’m pretty sure LR’s slobber on you a lot more than a Yorkie would, we never slobber.
9. When you take a Yorkie for a walk who isn’t trained, we don’t drag you all over the place because we’re small.
10. Yorkies are just plain cute!!

If you have, or are, a Labrador Retriever, please forgive me, I’m just a little jealous Yorkie who wants to be the top dog on the AKC favorites list.

My owner and I made a new friend on Twitter, and she does beautiful sculptures of dogs, so we asked her if she did sculptures of Yorkies.

Today when we logged in to Twitter we found a reply from NanjoDogz (twitter.com/nanjoDogz) and there was a link to some beautiful work, and by the way, we’re not getting paid to tell you about this, we’re just doing it because we like anything Yorkie, makes sense, right?  Plus we love art because we have lots of people who are artists in the family, so couldn’t resist.

Click here to see the Yorkie Sculptures, and if you don’t have a Yorkie, but have another type of dog, take a look at this link for some other animal and dog sculptures.

Very nice work!

My geeky owners send emails to each other and chat with each other when one of them is at work, and today a really cute one came, it’s even more than cute, it’s really nice and something that you’ll probably never see unless you watch this video:

The Dalmatian has been made popular with children because of the Disney movie, “101 Dalmatians”.  Their association with Fire Stations comes from various bits of information, including their help in chasing rats from fire stations in England, to training them to guide the horse-drawn fire wagons through the streets, while protecting the horses from stray dogs that would attack them. How much of this is fact, and how much fiction, I don’t know, but since the origin of the breed is in Europe, it sounds likely. Below is a lovely picture of a Dalmatian, and following is an article with more information about the breed written by Kelly Marshall.

Of all the dogs, the Dalmatian is easily spotted by its characteristic black spotted features. How these black spots evolved remains a puzzle. The Dalmatian is a European breed, first discovered in Western Yugoslavia. In the USA the Dalmatian was first introduced about 120 years ago and still remains one of the most popular dogs as a pet.

One of the great features of the Dalmatian is its energy level and ability to exercise for long duration. The Dalmatian is not a pet for a small apartment because it needs a lot of room. Training this dog is not difficult but does require a great deal of patience. Training can be difficult at times because the dog often tends to become stubborn. While the Dalmatian does make a great pet dog, it often does get ill tempered with other dogs. Ironically, it is quite friendly with other animals like cats and even horses. For those families with children, the Dalmatian should not be the first pet as it is full of energy and though not intentional, it can be a little rough with small children. However, if the dog is well trained it can make a great loving pet. Despite its size and energy, the dog will rarely harm a child or the owner.

Upkeep and Maintenance

The Dalmatian is one dog that needs regular exercise and thus, it is more suited for people who are active. Simply taking the Dalmatian out to poop will not be adequate as it prefers to go for long outdoor runs. The majority of Dalmatian owners indicate that it makes a great jogging companion. When you first buy the Dalmatian as a puppy it will gladly live in the apartment, but as soon as it grows, it will let you know where it wants to go. Throwing a ball in the park is another way to provide exercise for them as well.

The Dalmatian prefers the cool temperate weather more so than the hot humid climate. When outside, one has to make sure that it is provided with lots of water and a shade to rest under. The dog does tend to become attached to humans and loves people company. Even though the Dalmatian loves the outdoors, it also prefers to be with humans once inside the home.

Health Information

While the Dalmatian generally is disease free, it does suffer from deafness with age. Other common medical ailments that may afflict the dog include an under active thyroid gland, allergies, visual problems and seizures. While CHD has been reported, it is very rare and no where near as common as what occurs in Rottweilers. All Dalmatian owners are recommended that the dog be checked regularly by a veterinarian to screen for the above mentioned health problems

The majority of pet dalmatians live at least 12-15 years. There are even reports of some Dalmatians living a lot longer. While comparisons are difficult, the dog can be as loving and gentle as a Labrador when it is well trained.

Author Resource:-> Article by Kelly Marshall of http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com, your top spot to buy dog coats & jackets online.
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There was a time when a “geek” was something that a person didn’t like to be called, it was someone who was overly involved in technical things, but now that computers are more popular, being called a “geek” isn’t such a bad thing. Some people might even think it’s a compliment.

If geeks are people who like to spend a lot of time on the computer, then I live in a house full of them! One of the family geeks helps me do this blog, and has other blogs and websites, so she has to find the best webhosting available at the best pricing.

Right now while my owner is typing this post, I want her to pick up my toy and throw it and am scratching the couch and making weird sounds that only us Yorkies can make to get her attention, but she says we have to finish this post first, we want you to visit a link and learn about how to keep your computer secure.

And speaking of “geeks”, there are some really smart geeks at a site called webhostinggeeks.com that can help you learn more about web hosting and lots of other things related to having your own website. You’ll learn a lot more than a little Yorkie who wants to play fetch can teach you.