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February 23, 2010 . . .
George is named the World’s Tallest Dog ~ also titled the Tallest Dog Ever ~ measuring in at 42.25 inches! Wow, a virtual horse!
Giant George is making the circuit appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show. He also has his own website. I guess you gotta do that in this Internet age – why not?!?!
George was born November 17, 2005. He currently tons in at 245 lbs, eats 110 lbs of dog food a week, AND he sleeps by himself on his very own queen-sized bed. Shouldn’t it be a KING???
See more photos of George on his site and on the Arizona Daily Star site.
In case you’d like to have a try, Guinness World Records is launching a search for record-holding pets in these categories:
- Longest Ears on a Dog
- Smallest Dog (Length)
- Oldest Dog
- Smallest Cat
- Oldest Cat
For more information or to enter your pet for consideration, go to guinnessworldrecords.com
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- Puppy-proof my new home. I will chew on anything and everything to help me cut my teeth ~ help us both out and buy me some good chew toys ~ hide everything that might be more important to you than I am at this moment (I’ll grow on you).
- Introduce me to your family, but not all at once. First the kennel ~ then a few rooms ~ next the house ~ then bring your friends and family over. I love a good party!
- Don’t feed me human food ~ it’s not good for me. Just like I’ll chew on anything, I’ll eat anything. It is up to you to choose a high quality dog food and designate my eating times and amount. I want to be fit and in shape ~ just like I’m going to make you!
- Potty train me and you’ll like me a whole lot more! Pay attention to me. I’ll give you signals ~ like walking to the door and sitting or whining. They’ll be brief, so act fast. Take me out to do my business whenever I wake up for a nap (I take a lot of them) and every hour or so. Praise me ~ I’m vain!
- Socialize me. After I settle in to my new surroundings and new family, I’m ready to meet the world. I’m a social creature you know. I didn’t get designated the most popular breed by accident! Take me to the park and on play dates. Let them pet me . . . woof . . . woof !
- Teach me some manners. Prove that you are the alpha dog and I’ll believe you! Teach me to sit, stay, not jump up on people, fetch . . . We’ll make a great team. I even like obedience school.
- Get me ‘fixed.’ If you’re not going to breed me, save me from ‘all that’ ~ make The Appointment.
- Exercise me. We’ll all be a lot healthier if you do. I like morning and evening walks, and don’t forget about those play dates!
- Play with me. I am a social pack animal and need your attention every day. Throw me a ball, teach me new tricks, and cuddle with me I’m a great stress reliever.
- Remember to reward my positive behavior ~ with healthy treats!
- Oh, and that kennel ~ I like it. It’s my safe haven ~ where I go to take naps and feel secure ~ you can keep me in there when you’re not home and know that I’ll be safe ~ even feed me in there. It’s cozy!
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On this HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY, we naturally want to embrace all our family members, including the dog . . .
While cooked turkey meat is safe for dogs to eat, but be extremely cautious when discarding items used to cook the turkey:
Skewers used to secure the turkey are the #1 trouble-causing item.
Also be careful with the string, pop-up timers, and roasting bags. Swallowing such things can cause an intestinal blockage or perforation.
Turkey bones should never be fed to dogs. All poultry bones splinter easily, and, whether splintered or whole, they can lodge inside or perforate a dog’s intestines.
Turkey skin is something dogs love to eat, but consuming fatty food like poultry skin can lead to gastric distress and Pancreatitis, a serious inflammatory condition of the pancreas that causes vomiting and dehydration.
Caution your family and friends who may be tempted to share food with the dog, especially the small children who may find it hard to resist feeding the dog anyway; and, the dog who finds it too easy to steal food from little hands!
If you feel you must share with your dog on Thanksgiving Day:
A sudden change in diet, like a big bowl of full of turkey and all the trimmings could cause an upset stomach and diarrhea.
Add a few pieces of boneless, skinless turkey meat to their regular food.
Make something special ahead of time to give your dog on Thanksgiving Day – like Turkey Dinner Loaf or Turkey Gobbler Treats.
Give your dog a special new chewy, an irresistible new toy, or a treat filled Kong Toy or Buster Cube to keep him occupied during the meal.
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“He latched onto my hand. He gave me a friendly nip on the hand and looked at me. Wolf absolutely would not let me go by him. I looked straight ahead and not more than two feet was a tripwire. And I would have died right there with him if he wouldn’t have found that wire.” – Charlie Cargo, Vietnam dog handler
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“There’d be a lot more than 50,000 names on the Vietnam Wall without these dogs, and I don’t think the average American even knows the role they played.” – Dr. John Kubisz, a veterinarian serving with the 764th Veterinary detachment in Vietnam.
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“Bruiser was the hero that day. I was just a guy who was fortunate enough to be on the other end of the leash.” – John Flannelly, Vietnam dog handler. . .
Dogs have been used in the military since the Revolutionary War. Their keen sense of smell and hearing makes for duties of patrolling, searching for mines, following blood trails and sniffing out explosives. Currently, there are close to 600 dog teams deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
There is no group of veterans prouder than the dog. Thirty-five or forty years after being in combat with their closest buddy they will shoot out their dog’s Preston Brand number (serial number) without missing a beat
After thousands of highly trained dogs were left behind in Vietnam – 4300 served, hundreds were killed, barely 200 came out, and the rest were euthanized or turned over to the South Vietnamese army. Who can doubt that they became somebody’s meal?
In recognition of these 4-legged soldiers several positive actions were taken:
- The U.S. Military K-9 Corps was officially established on March 19, 1942.
- In November, 2000, President Clinton signed off on the military canine retirement program which allows retired military dogs to be put up for adoption rather than euthanized.
- During his tenure, President George W. Bush signed a Defense Appropriations Bill that allows military working dogs who retire early due to injury, to be adopted by their handlers.
So, today as you honor the memory of all soldiers who defended our country, take a moment to thank all the military dogs who gave their lives in defense of the United States. It’s the least they deserve!
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VIZSLITORS are people that my Vizsla thinks come to our housesolely to see her.
VSLOBBER is the greeting bestowed by my Vizsla on said Vizslitor.
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The actual number of dogs, usually one more than the
viscosity index.
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I can help you garden!
VIZSLA PUPPIES FOR SALE! 
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VIZALOPE
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If you want to have a good relationship with your dog and form a close bond, pay attention to what he/she is trying to say. Canine body language is your dog’s main methods of communication. Your dog/puppy has a remarkable gift of observation and their natural intelligence allows them to learn quickly. Consider the following:
• Ears pricked forward – interested and attentive; could also be threatening
• Ears pulled backward – intimidated; could be also be agitated
• Eyes in a direct stare - interested and inquisitive, but could also be threatening
• Eyes looking away – intimidated
• Hackles raised - excited or aroused, or aggressive
• Twitching lips – aggressive
• Lips pulled back, teeth exposed – a final warning of aggression; accompanied by growling – very threatening and aggressive.
• Cowering – submissive or frightened
• Roll over on side – submissive
When you take your new puppy home, remember that he/she has already learned canine body language and what it communicates — while playing with brothers and sisters and interacting with mother. It is your job to re-indoctrinate your puppy and teach it its new role in its new family – yours! By understanding this, and adopting certain postures, facial expressions, controlled voice tones, and other behaviors, you will learn to effectively communicate with your new puppy and begin the bonding process which will lead to a life-long relationship of trust and love.
