Talk show host Oprah Winfrey and her partner Stedman Graham have just adopted an American Cocker Spaniel puppy from a  Chicago-area animal shelter!

Oprah also owns two other Golden Retrievers, but her beloved Cocker Spaniels, Sophie and Soloman both passed away in the last couple of years.
I’ve owned a rescue Cocker for the past 10 years, and while I wouldn’t trade him for a million bucks – they’re not the dog for everyone!
Well bred Cocker Spaniels are healthy, playful dogs with a great attitude as family pets. They do require frequent brushing at home, clipping by a groomer and regular cleaning …read more

The ASPCA has just released a warning about a new scam happening on the internet, and even through newspapers.  The basic scam is you respond to an ad which states “puppy to go to good home”.  The person who is “giving away” the dog says that the dog is actually in another city, and you’ll need to pay for a crate and airfare or gas to get it to you.  Of course, once you’ve paid – the dog mysteriously disappears and you’re left with an empty wallet and no puppy.
This happened to a lady in my own city – not …read more

It seems that the Obamas aren’t the only newcomers to the White House buying puppies these days… Joe Biden, the VP elect has just purchased a German Shepherd puppy!
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Word is that the Biden’s will bring home their new puppy in late January.  And how could you resist a face like this after all:

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Are you interested in buying your own German Shepherd puppy?  First of all, make sure you’re dealing with a responsible breeder!  At the least, their breeding dogs should have their eyes checked (CERF) and their hips x-rayed and certified by either Penn-Hip or …read more

It’s time to catch up with the week’s doggy news!  What’s been happening to our furry friends this week?

Why it’s important to microchip your dogs – a Dachshund is reunited with his owners after going missing five years ago.
 Want to know why I recommend getting your purebred puppy from a responsible breeder?  90 puppies were rescued from a backyard breeder in Florida – mostly toy breeds.
Did you know that dogs are trained to sniff for cell phones now?  A prison in New Jersey is using specially-trained sniffer dogs to find cell phones that have been used to smuggle contraband into …read more

 ”I want a puppy for Christmas (or Hanukkah or Kwanzaa or Solstice)!”  How many times has the average parent heard that request?
Unfortunately, the holidays aren’t usually a good time to introduce a puppy into a new home.  In fact, lots of responsible breeders won’t sell you a puppy during the holidays!
How come?

Puppies need calm, quiet and a steady routine to help them settle into their new house.  The holidays tend to be filled with parties, late nights, house guests and lots of noise and bustle.  Fun, oh yes – but not for a little puppy who’s away from their littermates …read more