Bolivian Style Dog Sweater
Friday, September 30, 2005
Hand made in Bolivia comes this
Black and White Checker Dog Sweater. Made of 100% cotton, this new pull-over is available in three-sizes:
- Small (6-8", from neck to end)
- Medium (10-12")
- Large (14-18")
Prices range from $35.00 to $55.00.
Would probably look great on chihuahuas.
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An Eventful Database
Friday, September 30, 2005
You like going to pet-related events?
Check out
Eventful, it's an online database of events taking place all over the world.
I entered "dog" into their search form, and came up with lots of dog-related events taking place, starting today, and moving forward. And there's plenty to sift through. Take a look at the
dog events.
In some respects, it looks like on its way to becoming the Flickr of events.
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Kodiak Inflatable Doghouse
Friday, September 30, 2005
Firstrax announced the official launch of their
Kodiak Air Insulated Doghouse, the first-ever inflatable doghouse, that boasts 10 times more insulation power than any available plastic or igloo-shaped doghouse.
The company says that their patent-pending design is crafted of rugged materials typically reserved for sporting goods or outdoor-adventure products, making it the ultimate safe haven for dogs in cold weather conditions. It also managed to earn status as the "Official Doghouse of the Iditarod Dog Sled Race."
The Kodiak also features ventilated sides with awnings to reduce condensation, a rain-diverting extended doorway and side awnings, and a multiple chamber design for added security. It's made from a non-porous material that can be cleaned off with a garden hose. It secures to the ground with steel stakes (included).
Also included with the Kodiak is a removable plastic door and an insulated foam floor. Set-up takes about five minutes with a foot air pump (not included).
Available in three sizes, medium (pets up to 75 pounds); large (up to 110 pounds), and extra large (up to 175 pounds). Prices range from $99.99 to $169.00, and is available from PETsMART.
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Dogs versus Cow
Thursday, September 29, 2005
When two dogs attack a cow, guess who loses? The dogs.
A few photos on this
personal journal might make you sit and wonder, "what the Hell?".
A careful examination of the last photo, of the dog closest to the foreground, indicates that someone with a gun stepped in.
Via
DoubleViking
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Halloween Plush Cruncher Toys
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
These are extra soft, faux fur covered plastic bottles, so that when dogs bite down on them, they makes a crackling, crunching sound that they seem to enjoy. Each "
Halloween Plush Cruncher Toy" measures a foot long.
I'll often fill up a plastic water bottle with a cold water and let our beagle play with it in the back patio. She'll chew on it until breaks open a hole and then licks up the water.
Though, I don't think you'd want to do that with this.
Costs $4.99 each, through PETsMART's website.
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Nylabone Double Action Dental Chew
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Nylabone has a new dental chew available called, "
Double Action Dental Chew". The company claims its "veterinarian-recommended" for power chewers.
The blue center is made of natural rubber and has a mint taste, and has nubs to to clean a dog's teeth. The ends are made of durable nylon.
It comes in three different sizes, retailing for $10.99 for the smallest, to $22.99 for the largest, and can be purchased online at PETsMART.
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Doggles Wearable Ionizer
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Doggles, the maker of goggles for dogs, has come out with a "
Wearable Ionizer", so that your dog can enjoy the benefits of germ-free breathing.
It's the same kind of wearable ionizers that you might have seen some clean-air freaks use while sitting inside of an airplane.
The ionizer emits negatively-charged ions that cling to airborne particles, making them heavier, thus causes them to fall to the Earth. It's said to protect your dog against allergens, viruses, bacteria, and whatever.
Comes with a cleaning brush and storage pouch. Weighs 6 oz and uses two AAA batteries.
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Frosty Paws adds new Peanut Butter Flavor
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Holdings Inc. has added a new flavor to its
Frosty Paws Ice Cream for dogs, peanut butter.
Check out their
photo album of dogs enjoying cups of Frosty Paws.
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New Canned Food, "Smothered Comfort"
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Merrick Pet Care, Ltd, introduces the newest member to its line of canned dog food, "Smothered Comfort", which says it contains whole chicken thighs.
According to its label...
"Whole chicken thighs inside - Premium ingredients - Real meat - All natural - No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives."
It also contains Barley, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Red Delicious Apples, and Blueberries, and is offered in a 13.2 oz. (374g) metal can with a pull-ring tab.
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Pedigree Launches Slide-Rite Zipper Bag
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Calling it the first major innovation to hit dry dog food packaging in decades, Pedigree launches their new "
Slide-Rite" resealable zipper bag, claiming it will "make your dog's every bite just as fresh as his first".
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Pet Vax
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Vax Ltd. has a new carpet and upholstery cleaner marketed as the "
Pet Vax", a wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Armed with a 1,300 watt motor, the company claims it will easily deal with hard-to-suck-up pet hair, and clean up pet stains.
Among its features...
- 1300W motor
- Washes carpets and upholstery
- Pumped water delivery
- New one-click set-up
- Fibreflow® carpet wash system
- Patented HydrodryT head
- Combination floor head for carpets and hard floors
- On-body storage system
- Pet Kit: upholstery wash tool, TurboTool, spill pick-up, 750ml bottle of AAA For Pets carpet cleaner, stain and spot remover and rubber gloves
You can buy it online from the manufacturer's website. Cost is £179.99, about $322.00 USD.
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Loews Denver Hotel Announces Pet Package
Friday, September 23, 2005
Loews Denver Hotel, announces the launch of "
Outward Hound", a new package for vacationers and their pets who love the outdoors but don't want to "ruff" it! The Outward Hound package pampers pets and families from head to tail by including the following...
- Pet friendly accommodations in their AAA, 4-diamond rated hotel, inclusive of tax
- A Loews Loves Pets welcome amenity including, water and food bowls, mats and dog treats
- Choice of one of the following -- collapsible pet travel dishes, an H20 Frisbee or a travel food bag and water carrier
- A map of pet friendly trails, venues and parks
- Continental breakfast for two daily
- Complimentary valet parking and transportation within a 6 mile radius
For an additional fee, guests can arrange pick up for Doggie Day Care while the family participates in non-pet friendly activities. Pets can enjoy group playtimes, supervised swim time and even schedule a Reiki session.
Packages start at $145.00 per night for Premium rooms and $240.00 per night for Suites.
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Mommy and Me Dog Collars
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Bark & Sparkle, maker of luxury solid Swarovski crystal dog collars, has introduced "
Mommy & Me", a collar for the dog in your life, with a matching bracelet or necklace for Mommy.
Now you can make a statement while strolling with Bruiser through Beverly Hills, that what's good for your dog, is good for you!
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PetFlight Reports on Air Travel Pet Incidents
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Chris Nichols launched a new website and blog called "
PetFlight" focusing on travelling with your pet aboard airplanes. Aside from tips on how to travel with your pets, it features a blog on pet deaths, injuries, and losses as reported by the US Department of Transportation under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act.
I had been reporting on these reports here on DoggieNews, but perhaps PetFlight offers a dedicated information source for these statistics.
I took an interest in this subject because of so much anti-business propaganda spewing forth from the "animal rights" front. I welcomed seeing actual facts putting an end to all this ideological banter. Sure enough, pets do get killed aboard airplanes but not as many as they'd like you to believe. And how many pets get killed each year while travelling in cars? You won't hear the animal rights yahoos talk about that.
In any case, I welcome sites like PetFlight to disseminate this information to the online pet ownership (Er, "pet guardianship") community.
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Pop Art Pet
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Pop Art Pet offers to take a photo of your pet, and turns it into pop art.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the photo service was launched in October of 2001, after a digital image of the family dog was manipulated to create something more interesting.
Combining the popular designs of Andy Warhol and the kitschy comic style of Roy Lichtenstein, Pop Art Pet offers a product to satisfy the trendy pet owner who wants something beyond the traditional pet portrait.
Costs run anywhere from $140.00 for a 12x12, to $360.00 for a 36x36, all on fine art canvas. Currently, 100% of the profits are being donated to
Pasado Hurricane Rescue.
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Infrared Doggie Dryer
Monday, September 12, 2005
Daun ENG has introduced its new "pet dry room" at the FCI Seoul International Dog show. Far-infrared radiation does a "fast dry" and helps prevent skin rashes.
A consumer version is also available.
Aving via
UberGizmo
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Doggie Water in a Jell-O Cup
Saturday, September 10, 2005
PupCups are similar to Jell-O cups, but filled with water. It's for those times when your chihuahua needs a drink right now, and absolutely won't stop yapping 'til it gets a swig.
Out of Home Pet Products, the maker of PupCups, says their product is "Veterinarian Approved". But then again, what veterinarian would not approve water?
Obviously, the advantage to PupCups is that each container is small enough you can store it inside a purse, or coat pocket, and take it with you. It would work great for those people who don't like sharing their water bottle with Buddy. Moreover, it's not just plain old water, it's purified, with reverse-osmosis, and all that carbon-filtered technology stuff.
No word yet on how much each cup costs. They're available in
select locations.
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Love, Charlie
Friday, September 09, 2005
"
Love, Charlie" is the name of a website that is featured as Yahoo's Site of the Day for today. Charlie is an italian greyhound, and the website is a daily postcard of his day-to-day life.
You'll have fun perusing the various photos of him taking hikes, going fishing, sleeping on the couch, doing what any ordinary italian greyhound would love to do.
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Sparkle & Shine Turns Your Dog into a Superstar
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Sparkle & Shine
Shimmering Mist, offered by
Happy Tails Dog Spa, is billed as "a whole new breed of finishing spray", designed to leave your dog looking shiny and clean for days longer than most other finishing sprays.
It contains "all natural mica" to brings a subtle hint of glitter to a dog's coat, and contains natural silk proteins to moisturize and restructure its hair, leaving it silky, smooth and manageable. It also contains ingredients which work to repel dust and dirt.
Sparkle & Shine Shimmering Mist comes in a 7.6 fl oz bottle, and sells for $17.00.
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ScatShovel - Newfangled Pooper Scooper
Thursday, September 08, 2005
One of the problems with pooper-scoopers is that you have bend down to shovel them up, or you end up stinky poop-residue all over your poop-picker-upper.
The
ScatShovel offers a solution by letting you scoop up dog poop without having to bend over, and without turning your tool into a stinkbomb.
You attach a plastic bag over the end of the tool, and the bag itself becomes pooper-scooper. When the bag is full, you dispose of the bag. Everything else stays clean.
You can use ordinary plastic grocery bags, or buy bags from the company.
To get a better idea of how it works, check out their
streaming videos.
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What You Hate the Most About Bad Dog-Owners
Thursday, September 08, 2005
The American Kennel Club released the findings of a
survey concerning the things that non-dog owners hate the most about irresponsible dog-owners...
- 47 percent of non-dog owners cited "a lack of picking up after their dogs" as their number one complaint with dog owners.
- 25 percent noted, "not controlling their dog" or "letting the dog jump on you"
- 13 percent said "allowing a dog to bark incessantly" was their number one grievance
- 4 percent said "the way dog owners fawn over their pooches or use baby talk to address their dogs" was the most annoying trait of dog owners.
The AKC conducted a survey of 500 dog owners and 500 non-dog owners last month aimed to get a better understanding of the two groups, as part of its annual "Responsible Dog Ownership Day", which takes place September 17.
Each year, the AKC invites dog-related organizations nationwide to hold a local event during the month of September to educate first-time dog owners about the responsibilities of dog ownership and help current owners enhance their relationships with their pets. More than 360 events taking place around the country are posted on the
AKC's website.
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Phone-Operated Dog Feeder
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
When you're out of town, you can still feed your dog with this phone-operated dog feeder. You dial it up on your phone, and it dispenses a fresh batch of kibble. You can talk to your dog through its speaker, and it has a microphone allowing your dog to bark back.
TechieDiva via
OddJapan
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