There is just one moon and one golden sun, And a smile means small dogs to everyone.
I want to alert everyone to some very important information posted by Lana Elswick, the owner of Boo Boo (seen above), the World’s Small Living Dog in Height. Yesterday, I posted that Brandy was crowned the new World’s Smallest Living Dog, this is only partially true! Brandy Has won the award for the World’s Smallest Living Dog in LENGTH, not HEIGHT! Boo Boo reigns supreme. Sorry Boo Boo, I didn’t mean to offend! And, thanks Lana for writing in and making that correction. In other Boo Boo news, her visit to the Boyd County Public Library had to be postponed, due her upcoming appearance on tomorrow morning’s Today Show!
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Dog Stranded On Iceberg
Public Health investigates after rabid puppy sold
10 Cool Ways To Adore Your Dog On Valentine’s Day
Dog back with owner after ride in stolen vehicle
How A Small Dog May Cost A Mayor Her Term In Office
I’m sure you’ll understand my point of view, We know each other mentally, You gotta know that you’re bringin’ out, The small dog in me.
Though this record looks like it was given out in 2005, Brandy is the new world’s smallest dog? This record seems to change every month. Poor Boo Boo and Ducky.
In an attempt to be small, a fat dog looses half his weight. It’s not easy being small. Maybe your dog should join the “PetFit Challenege.”
Remember to brush!
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
This town is going to the (small) dogs
Car hits 2 dogs; paramedics resuscitate Chihuahua
Small dog dies in fire
Police dog stabbed in standoff
Ooh small dog, I love you so, Never, ever, ever gonna let you go, Once I get my hands on you.
I failed to mention in yesterday’s post that the Hungarian scientist who says computers can help dogs communicate, actually has written a program that can translate dog barks into human language, I just wanted to clarify. This work could harm French’s status as the language of love. Je t’aime small dogs. Je t’adore small dogs. Veux-tu m’épouser small dog?
A sign stating “Small Dog Recreation” at a dog park in Tuscon, Arizona has the community in an uproar. Community memeber, and large dog owner, George Reiblich said, “Oh no, they can’t do that. Oh, my God, they’re turning it into a small-dog park!” The horror! The tragedy! Reiblich went on to say, “It’s quite a beautiful sign; it really is…We think it probably means it’s a small park, not that it’s for small dogs.” Don’t be a hater George!
A man in Texas, with a small dog on his lap, led police on a “mostly low speed pursuit.” The man and his 12-year old dog were both taken into custody.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s vicious hawk trying to attack and kill Janie Flores Chihuahua Tico. Sadly, Tico is in critical condition, unable to move his back legs and may have suffered irreversible neurological damage. Poor Tico. This kind of thing is becoming epidemic.
After reading this article about a new canine line-dancing club opening in the UK, I am debating a move.
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Expats to play American Football to help Bulgarian dogs
Cremation, burial services offer closure, peace with loss of pet
Tacoma WA firefighter rescues dog stuck on 200-foot cliff
Dog, Owner Survive House Fire
No big dogs allowed: Doggie day care caters to pint-sized pooches
People are strange when you’re a small dog, Faces look ugly when you’re alone, Women seem wicked when you’re unwanted, Streets are uneven when you’re down.
Mirror mirror on the wall who’s the prettiest small dog of all? Bulldogs, of course!
A study by Hungarian scientists shows that computers can help dogs communicate basic emotions. LOL, LMAO, ROFLMAO, WOOF!
A study at Tel Aviv University shows that all you need is small dog love.
Smart dog bites dumb man. Enough said.
The good Lord giveth!!!
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Puppy party: Canine baby shower debuts three litters
BC researcher studies virtue of walkin’ the dog
Canine becomes ‘symbol of dogs on death row’
Woman Lauds Firefighters for Dog Rescue
Happy ending to dog-napping
Don’t call it a comeback, I been here for years, Rockin my small dogs and puttin suckas in fear, Makin the tears rain down like a monsoon, Listen to the bass go boom!
via Puppy Parade
Dear ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, large dogs and small dogs:
What a funny thing life is sometimes, dragging us away from the things, people and small dogs we love. I hope my absence didn’t come across as negligence, and I hope it wasn’t too shocking. After many months, this post is long overdue. So, without further ado, I present to you…
Some troubling news out of the UK, apparently, dog owners actually prefer bite sized dogs. How many times do I have to plead with people that it’s NOT okay to eat small dogs! News like this is indeed very troubling.
I search high and low for stories like this, the story of Rusty, a one eyed Pomeranian, who participated in the Mutt Pull at this past weekend’s Seeley Lake Sled Dog Races in Montana. The Missoulian newspaper reports that in true stage mom fashion, Rusty’s owner, Elizabeth Loudon said, “Rusty’s greatest feat so far in life had been sitting on the couch…This will be the most athletic thing that he’s done…We hope he doesn’t embarrass us.”
In praise of Yorkshire Terriers…” Darlene Arden says, “They look like little gift-wrapped presents and they have so much presence.” No pun intended, none whatsoever.
I can’t believe I missed this human canine fashion show in Japan!
Shame on the dog owners who ruined this woman’s Christmas holiday!
Is everyone ready for Puppy Bowl 2008???
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Fireworks display upset dogs and horses
Abandoned poodle left in cold on side of road prompts attention to animal care in bitter cold
Puppy becomes trapped in sewer pipe, dies as rescuers try to save it
Vet Removes Arrow Shaft in Dog’s Chest
Puppy faces uncertain future after surviving alligator attack
Conifer man pleads guilty to shooting family dog
Small dog stolen, big reward offered
Hey Mr. DJ put a record on, I want to dance with my small dog.
The late Leona Helmsley’s dog Trouble, might be in a bit of trouble herself. On the scene correspondent Steve (thank you Steve for your reporting in on this) wrote me today indicating that Trouble, the dog heiress to $12 million, has been targeted with death threats and is presently hiding out in Florida. The NY Post reports that, under an assumed name, Trouble was flown by private jet to Florida after receiving approximately 20 death threats. “John Codey, who manages the dog’s trust fund, told US television network CBS last week the cost of Trouble’s security, medical care, chef-cooked meals and grooming was about $300,000 (£145,000) a year.” This is a scandalabra! Totally turning in her grave…
If you are looking for that extra something for that special someone for the holidays how about some “eau de chien?” And, if you can’t make up your mind, this handy guide on how to choose good dog colognes might help.
With the holiday season upon us, small dog thievery has become an epidemic. In Ada County, Idaho, over the past 10 days, 6 Yorkshire terriers have turned up missing!
via Metro
Speaking of 6…a 6 pawed puppy has turned up in Hong Kong. He was due to be destroyed until a vet rescued him. Nicknamed, the octopus, the pup will undergo surgery to remove the extra paws. The Hong Kong Dog Rescue is looking for someone to adopt him once the surgery is complete. I’ll take an octodog and make it snappy!
The music biz have so much free time and expendable cash on their hands that they decided to make a disc that’s music to dog’s ears. The track entitled, A Very Silent Night, “was recorded as an SPCA fundraiser at the highest frequency possible on CD, so only dogs can hear it…The single, which has been picked up by Universal and was released yesterday, will be accompanied by a music video – styled on Snoop Dogg’s Drop It Like It’s Hot and Scribe’s Not Many – featuring rapper Dei Hamo, who plays Santa. The video, with 14 dogs and models dressed as elves, is also inaudible to humans with subtitles asking viewers to buy the CD “so they don’t end up in the dog house.” Absolute genius.
via Pup City
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Puppy rescued from watering can
Puppy’s bark ‘saved woman’s life’
Puppy Stolen From Watertown Store
Airport cabbies wouldn’t take blind woman with guide dog
4-Year-Old Narrowly Escapes Attack By Stray Dog
Keeping Your Pets Warm This Winter
If your pet shreds toys, consider buying organic
Dog credited with saving man from fire in Idyllwild
Man, Dog Die In Olathe Apartment Fire
No peace, no peace I find, just this old, sweet song, keeps small dogs on my mind.
via Pup City
I hope every one had a wonderful holiday full of small dog love.
So this is old news now, but Michael Vick has headed off to jail to get a jump start on his prison term. He spent Thanksgiving at the Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw, Va. and enjoyed a pretty tradish meal of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rice and sweet potato pie. He is scheduled to be officially sentenced on December 10. Big money Michael, come on big money! Stop on $400 and a trip to the Bahamas.
via Pampered Puppy
Willie Nelson recently recorded a spot for tv supporting an anti-dogfighting bill in Georgia. Meanwhile, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kelly Ripa and Nathan Lane are helping to raise awareness for puppy mills this holiday. A press release issued by the US Humane Society says that these stars are not putting puppy mill cruelty on their holiday gift list. Dear Santa, I’ll take a baker’s dozen of small dogs, hold the puppy mill cruelty.
Michelle Maginnity, a psychology researcher from Canterbury University believes that dogs can read minds.
Congratulations to Oliver, a bullmastif who won the RSPCAs dog of the year competition.
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Small Dog Shot To Death After Escaping Family’s Yard
Small dogs should have protection from cold
Ricocheting bullet killed dog owner
Get your small dog bibs on…
via About.com
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Is anyone watching the National Dog Show?
The small dog revolution will not be televised.
It certainly won’t be televised and, with the state of things, it may not even get blogged about. I wish I could blame my absence on the writers’ strike, or even the stagehands’ strike, but, I regret to inform, due to unfortunate circumstances, (aka a job), I have been forced to scale back operations for the time being.
Please continue to send in small dog moments of brilliance, this site would not be possible without you (and small dogs) especially during times like these.
via The Funny Dog
If you are the betting type, and I know you are, you should check out Rescue Train’s celeb pooch art auction! Resuce Train is a non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and euthanasia through hands-on rescue work, education and awareness. They are also making it ever so slightly easier for you to get your hands on some art work created by Jessica Alba, Drew Barrymore, Jim Belushi, Carmen Electra, Sean Hayves, Amanda Peet…and their pups! Thanks for sharing that Matthew.
Soon, consumers may have the same protection from faulty puppies as they have from faulty cars. Something about puppy lemonade.
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Dog Gives Up Life to Save Man From Fire
Dog unfriendly Puerto Rico
Firefighters rescue puppy from a Boise well
Small dogs come to those who wait.
Dear friends…my dearest, sweetest friends:
What is going on in the world? Time has fallen back, the writers are striking and Smalldogarific is nowhere to be found. I feel as though I am letting you (and small dogs) down. I hope this post will make up for my negligence. Just remember though, if we don’t stand together we stand alone! In solidarity. In answer to your question Steve, Smalldogarific is now on an indefinite hiatus until the writer’s hug out their differences. Okay that’s not true, but I would like to extend a big thanks to all my adoring readers have stepped in to make today’s posting possible,
Like, this gem, that Steve himself sent in!
That dog doesn’t fly off the table gracefully like my air hockey pucks do.
via Daily Mail
via Daily Mail
And, Stephanie wrote in to alert me about the meet-up of the century! Boo Boo, the world’s smallest dog, met Gibson, the world’s tallest dog for Guinness World Records Day 2007.
via Treva Dea
And, Michele, sent me this mind-blowing blog featuring puppy jewelry. That’s Cupcake modeling the “Earth Dog” line. The necklace even features a vegan “leather” cord! I agree Michele, Cupcake DOES look good in that necklace.
Friends don’t let friends with children get small dogs.
A man on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Chicago to London’s Heathrow broke out in song to muffle the barks of a small dog that he smuggled onto the flight. “A Virgin worker said: “We thought we had a drunk on our hands because he was singing so loudly. But he was just trying to drown out the sound of his dog.”” The pup was permitted to run up and down the aisles during the flight.
I’ll drink to that:
via Pup City
Today’s Small Dog Headlines:
Man Speaks Out, About Being Shot By His Dog
Horrific attack by beloved dog stuns family
Dog Disappears From Local Dog Day Care
Puppy named Miracle survives arson in abandoned Detroit house
Animals rescued from ‘Designer Dog’ puppy mill
Smalldogarific: A Study of Small Dogs 
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