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Dog Breeds: Sealyham Terrier

Best in Show at the seventh annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship was Charmin, a Sealyham terrier from Cochranville, Pennsylvania. The representative of the terrier group won the largest dog show prize in the world — fifty thousand dollars. The breed comes from Haverfordwest, Wales. Sealyham estate was the home of one Captain John Edwards — a breeder who set out to create a dog who could hunt badgers, otter, and fox. He was hoping to combine endurance, speed, and strength, so the new breed of dog could chase down and battle prey underground. Historians believe that Edwards created the Sealyham terrier … Continue reading →

Being A Dog

I’ve spent some time thinking about dog philosophy. I’ve read some really cute books written from a dog’s point of view. And all in all, I think I might like being a dog. Dogs are very forgiving. Whether I leave the house for five minutes to walk to the dumpster or five hours to do some shopping, Moose and Lally are always happy to see me. No matter how long I’ve been gone, they greet me as if they haven’t seen me in years. I love coming home to the joyous frenzy! And if I lose my temper and yell … Continue reading →

Adventures on the Road: The Advantages of a Nervous Dog

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Moose and Lally are very different in the personality department. Moose is easy going and relatively hard to rattle; Lally is a little more high strung and nervous. You could call her my little Velcro dog — she tends to stick close to my side. This actually made things a little easier for me on the road last week. When we stopped for walks, if there was a place where we could wander that was far enough away from the road, I could drop Lally’s leash and let her roam free. She’d generally stay close enough that I didn’t worry. … Continue reading →