Blazin' K9s

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Wags for Wishes 2008 - Blazin' K9s debut!
We had a great weekend of racing at Wags for Wishes. We placed 3rd in our division each day.
Friday we were in Division 3 and Saturday in Division 2. Read more...

• BLAZIN' HOT DOG OF THE MONTH •

Tommie is one of two Malinois currently on our team. The team members call her the "Powerhouse"! ( Mom does too.) Tommies registered name is Crusio Von Donnertal so you can see why we gave her an easier name to remember. Her birthday is 9/23/06 and she came from a breeder based out of Louisville, OH. Read more...

Is Your Dog Carrying Extra Weight?

Between 25 and 40 percent of dogs are overweight, but often, owners don't know it until they take their dog to the veterinarian for another reason. Yet, even veterinarians can't tell if your dog is fat just by its weight. Ideal weight varies by breed, and quite widely within breeds. There's no ideal weight chart for all dogs!

You can judge your dog's condition by placing your hands on each side of his rib cage. Are the ribs protruding? Your dog may be too thin. Can you feel individual ribs easily, and is your dog's abdomen slightly tucked up when viewed from the side? That's the sign of ideal weight. If you can't feel the ribs easily, your dog has no waist and his abdomen drags, he's too fat. Your veterinarian can help you further evaluate your dog's weight. Read more...