I've just read an article entitled Jessica Simpson to replace dead dog. It's an emotive headline isn't it?

Will you be watching?

THREE NEW AKC BREEDS TO DEBUT IN NOVEMBER
AT “THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®”

Apparently the latest dog getting attention in the US is Willow. Her talent? - well amazingly apparently she can read. Watch the video for yourself and see what you think. I'd like to see her "read" more signs before I could form a stronger opinion, but she's certainly a cutie, and very bright with it.

If your dog can read - or has another impressive talent, do let me know.

Take care,

Julie x

Sometimes you come across a story that makes your blood run cold, and the one below did just that to me. This is an appalling case, and is a shocking example of the scant regard some people hold dogs in, as well as an owner's love for her dog. It's bad enough to lose a dog however it happens, but it was in a possibly avoidable way, it's ten times as bad. I wish Melanie Hawes and her family lots of strength as they try to come to terms with the loss of Sam in these horrible circumstances.

Metropolitan Police Mistake Kills Family Pet:

There are headlines around about Cheryl Cole at the moment saying that she only trusts her mother and her dogs. Her husband is conspicuous by his absence from that list, and it's grabbed her a lot of media attention, so I guess she's happy with that. But it initially struck me as very sad.

Even though Rufus still has his looks, the very successful show dog has moved on to work making use of his other talents. Here's more info:

Renowned champion Rufus, the colored bull terrier, named national dog show CANINE ambassador

Retired ’05 winner, now a therapy dog,
to meet and greet in philly
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I've been really busy on a variety of things lately, but I've managed to fit in two interviews which included my favourite thing - meeting dogs! And people of course!