Every summer has its soundtrack, and people have been making their own summer mixes ever since home recording became affordable. What better way to celebrate the “dog days” of the Summer of 2010 than to make your very own dog-themed mix CD or playlist? Here are some to get you started:
“Who Let the Dogs Out?”—by [...]
Summer’s here, and it’s time to start being conscious of the heat. Not just in regards to ourselves, but also with our dogs. Most of us know when the heat’s getting to us, our children or our friends; do you know what to look for in your four-legged friends? Dogs do sweat, but unlike with people, it is [...]
As a member of a household of two dogs and an energetic toddler, one of the most satisfying things for me since my son’s birth three years ago has been watching his developing relationship with our dogs, and to see the love he has for all dogs in general. And yet, I also have to [...]
Back in the day I worked for a national book chain that will remain nameless (despite having gone to Retail Heaven a few years ago) and we had to sell the chain’s discount card. It was an okay deal, but only if you spent enough at that particular chain over a year to make it [...]
With the selection of 65 teams to compete in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament made official on Sunday, March 14, March Madness is officially here. Many of you are agonizing over your brackets for the office pool, Yahoo! fantasy league groups (guilty), or just for bragging rights with friends and family. And while serious players [...]
Wow your friends, win trivia contests and maybe a few bar bets with these facts and stories about dogs:
The average body temperature of a dog is 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sight hounds like the Greyhound and Saluki are among the oldest known dog breeds. Pictures (in gold of course) of King Tutankhamun (1341-1323 BC) hunting in the [...]
Need a good read? Need a last-minute gift idea for that book-loving dog person in your life? Well, we’re here to help with old classics you may remember and some newer books that are worth a look.
Children’s and Family Books
These are great family reading books for the little ones—and won’t drive you crazy when you [...]