College Dog Mascots
College dog mascots made the news in upstate New York this week. That’s because Union College in Schenectady revealed its new mascot called Charger. While the costumed mascot itself is …
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Baseball Teams with Dog Mascot or Logo
Now that I’m living in Southern Maine, I’m well aware of the Portland Minor League baseball team with a dog mascot–because the Sea Dogs have one on their logo. However, …
Yappy Hour at MUTTS Canine Cantina
I first wrote about yappy hour at MUTTS Canine Cantina when the first location opened in Dallas. Now there are locations in multiple Texas cities. What is MUTTS Canine Cantina …
Wiggle Butt Dogs
I never knew about wiggle butt dogs until we adopted our pup Buffy. Buffy was a cocker spaniel, golden retriever, beagle mix with a docked tail. He came that way …
Best Dog Movies of All Time
While writing my article about big fluffy breeds, I mentioned how the English sheepdog appeared in some of the best dog movies of all time — or at least that’s …
What is the Official State Dog
I never knew that there was a thing called the official state dog until we adopted Oscar. The rescue told us that he was a Catahoula Leopard Dog, adding, “That’s …
Good Names for Dogs Based on Color
My childhood dog was named Misty, for his gray coat. He was a Yorkshire Terrier/ Silky Terrier mix, and, in retrospect, Misty was a good if not great name to …
Dog Names for Places
When it comes to dog names, you may consider naming them for certain places you’ve lived or have a fondness for. For example, perhaps you grew up in a city …
Pet Ownership Statistics by Generation
When it comes to pet ownership statistics, we know that adoptions have exploded since the beginning of 2020. That’s when the coronavirus and resulting lockdowns caused a surge in pet …
The Most Dog-Friendly Cities in America
What qualifies a place to be called one of the most dog-friendly cities in America? Well, it’s more than patches of green grass in a tiny backyard. To appear more …