by cindy on August 31, 2010
It’s getting to be that time of year again when we are preparing for Football season. Flags are being hung outside the house, stickers and license plates and magnets are being put on the cars and menu planning for kickoff is starting. Lets not forget our four legged friends this year when getting ready.
There are a lot of merchants out there that have some great NFL pet gear, but one that I like best is Dicks Sporting Goods. Not only do they have some awesome NFL pet jerseys, but they also have NFL collars and matching leads to go with them. They even have an NFL pet mat to keep your pets food and water area clean.
If you aren’t so much in to NFL, but you’re still a sports fan and MLB, NASCAR, NHL or NBA are more your style, they also have quite a variety of fan items for your pets too. Whose dog wouldn’t look awesome in a St Louis Cardinals bandana and matching collar, or a pink Dale Earnhardt Jr collar for the lady dogs.
So while you are gearing up for your favorite sport, be sure to gear up your pet too. Check out the sports pet gear at Dicks Sporting Goods and get your dog in on the action.
by cindy on August 20, 2010
If you had to guess what the most popular family pet dog breed would be, what would you guess? A Poodle, a Cocker, a German Shepherd, a Beagle, nope, it’s a Labrador Retriever. What is it about Labs that have made them the most popular family dog for over 20 years.
Labradors weight in from 60-80lbs and live an average of 12-15 years, unlike most large dogs that do not have that long of a life expectancy. They are extremely energetic and puppy like way into their 4th or 5th year of life, and yet, they are so loveable, intelligent and eager to please. They have a very easy going nature and are very seldom ever aggressive.
Labradors hail from Newfoundland and were used to aid the fishermen in pulling in the nets and catch the escaping fish. After being cross bred with other retrievers, the breed reached its full potential on being a “retriever”.
Not only do they make great family pets, but Labradors are also often used as working service dogs.
Though there is a myth that they don’t shed, they certainly do. However, because they have short soft hair, it is often not seen in the house like dogs that have thick shedding undercoats or long hair.
Having been a former Lab owner, I can tell you that the temperament they have is wonderful however, be prepared to have a lot of excitement in your house for a long time if you have a Lab as your pet, they have way more energy then I could muster up to stay up with them.
