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10/25/2023

This week’s Breed of The Week is… the Poodle!

The Poodle originated in Germany as a duck hunter. The breed was named after the German word “pudelin”, which refers to the splashing of water. The Poodle started its development as a retrieving water dog more than 400 years ago. Their curly coat helps protect them from the elements of nature. The flamboyant Poodle coat isn’t just for show - they actually served purpose in the breed’s early years. Hunters wanted their Poodle to have free range of movement in the water, while protecting important anatomy from the cold. They would shave the neck, tail, and legs, but would leave the chest, hips, and leg joints coated with fur. Poodles eventually found their way into noble life in France and eventually all of Europe. They are even considered the national dog of France. Because of the Poodle’s good looks and insane intelligence, it made them natural entertainers and they have long been associated with the European circus tradition. Their excellent nose also earned them extra jobs as truffle hunters.

Poodles come in 3 different sizes: Standard (more than 15 inches tall), Miniature (less than 15 inches tall), and Toy (no more than 10 inches tall). They also come in 3 different colors: black, white, and apricot. Standard Poodles weigh anywhere between 40-70 pounds, depending on their s*x, and can live anywhere between 10-18 years. Poodles aren’t all just good looks. They are extremely athletic, wickedly intelligent, and have a great versatility to them.

(information & pictures courtesy of the AKC)

10/13/2023

This week’s Breed of the Week is… the German Shepherd!

The German Shepherd descends from the family of German herding dogs. In the late 1800s, Captain Max von Stephanitz, a German cavalry officer, made it his mission to develop the ideal German herding dog. He spent years refining and promoting the breed. German Shepherds were originally bred to herd sheep, but their other attributes, such as their strength, speed, agility, intelligence, and stealth started to transform their working job. Now, they are the preferred dog for the police force and military field. The breed became popular in America in the early 1900s thanks to canine movie stars, Rin-Tin-Tin and Strongheart.

The German Shepherd stands anywhere between 22-26 inches tall and can weigh anywhere between 50-90 pounds, depending on the s*x. They are expected to live between 7-10 years. German Shepherds have a smooth and graceful trot. Their defining attribute is their loyalty, courage, and confidence. Highly intelligent, they are able to learn many tasks quickly - some even involving life and death. They will not think twice before putting their life on the line for a loved one.

(information & pictures courtesy of the AKC)

10/06/2023

This week’s Breed of the Week is… the Golden Retriever!

The Golden Retriever was developed by Dudley Marjoribanks, the first Lord Tweedmouth, in the Scottish Highlands during the reign of Victoria. Tweedmouth wanted a dog suited for a rainy climate and rugged terrain, so he crossed the Yellow Retriever with the Tweed Water Spaniel (now extinct). Mixing in Irish Setter and Bloodhound, he eventually created the Golden Retriever breed. The Golden was first seen at a British dog show in 1908, and many were impressed by the sporting ability and sweet temperament of the breed. Their popularity really skyrocketed in America during the 1970s, during the era of President Gerald Ford and his Golden named Liberty.

The Golden Retriever stands anywhere between 21-24 inches tall and weighs between 55-75 pounds, depending on their s*x. They are expected to live between 10-12 years. They are serious workers when it’s time to work, and are great family dogs when it’s time to relax and play. Goldens are known to be hard workers in a variety of fields - guide dogs for the blind, medical service dogs, search-and-rescue, hunting, field work, and more. They are most known for their silky, golden coats and feathery tails. Goldens are friendly, out-going, trustworthy, and eager to please. They are also smart dogs, making them easy to train. Bred to retrieve game out of water, they love to swim and fetch.

*information & images courtesy of the AKC

09/28/2023

This week’s Breed of the Week is… the Labrador Retriever!

The 2nd most popular dog breed of 2022, dethroned for the first time since 1991.

Labradors began their popularity climb in the early 1800s when they were spotted by English nobles who were visiting Canada. They are the traditional waterdog of Newfoundland, and known to be employed as a duck retriever and a fisherman’s right hand man. In its ancestral homeland, a Lab would be assigned to a fishing boat to retrieve the fish along their trail. Their coat was optimal because they were able to swim in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Along with their short coat, they have an “otter trail” that serves as a powerful rudder that aids in turning in the water.

The Labrador Retriever stands anywhere between 21-25 inches tall, and anywhere between 55-80 pounds, depending on if they’re male or female. They are expected to live 11-13 years. They come in 3 colors: yellow, black, and chocolate (fun fact - silver labs are not yet recognized by the AKC). Labs are outgoing, social, friendly, and loyal companions. Labs love to swim, run, and fetch. They are known to be the world’s best family dog because of their easy-going temperament and people-pleasing personality.

*Information and photos courtesy of the AKC

09/25/2023

Raylan Givens • Poodle/Australian Shepherd mix • 3 yo (M)

“He is named after the character from Justified. I was getting my hair done during Covid, and the person cutting my hair had a puppy. And I just said “Oh one day I figured we would get a friend for Betsy Ross, but just not now” - I’m in nursing school and just don’t have the time. Then my hairdresser called me about an hour after I left and said, “You won’t believe this, but somebody brought back a puppy, and it doesn’t have a home. Would you be willing to take this puppy in?” And I said, “Well, you know bring it by and see if it gets along with Besty.” They brought Raylan over and he went straight to Besty and they played for 30 min. I was like, “This is real cute, but I really need to think about it.” When Raylan left, Besty wouldn’t get off the couch or eat. So we called her back and told her to bring back the stupid puppy. And they have been best friends ever since. They could not be any more different. Besty Ross is my straight-A student and Raylan’s my probably high school dropout, never does his homework.”

*Betsy Ross & Raylan Givens’s humans are the owners of the Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company in Lawrenceburg, KY. These distillery dogs even have their own titles with the company!

Check out Betsy’s story from yesterday!

09/24/2023

Betsy Ross • Red Doberman • 5 yo (F)

“She is our great American Doberman. She is like 80 pounds of sugar. She intimidates everyone, but all she wants to do is lay on our pillows on the bed. She’s a rescue, but has a really good story. Her dad gave her up for adoption because he was a college student, and realized he wouldn’t have enough time to take proper care of a puppy. So she was surrendered to his aunt who ran a cat rescue. When we went and got her outside of Atlanta, GA, she was surrounded and tortured by cats. We thought that would be good because we had a cat at home. She fortunately got over her fear of cats really quickly and has harassed our cat ever since. She is my absolute love.”

*** Stay tuned for Besty’s brother who will be featured tomorrow!

09/21/2023

Autumn • Australian Shepherd • 4 mo (F)

“She is pretty energetic. She looks like a little killer when she’s running after you, but she’s super friendly, too. My favorite thing about her is that she will try to “attack” other dogs who go near her brother, Balto.”

09/20/2023

We are starting a new little segment on Wednesdays called Breed of the Week! Posts will
include the history, traits, and characteristics of a different breed of dog each week.

First up is the French Bulldog, the most popular dog breed in 2022 (AKC), surpassing the Labrador Retriever! We all know big things come in small packages, and that couldn’t be any more true for this small breed!

In the mid-1800s, a toy-size Bulldog was a favorite in certain English cities, specifically Nottingham, which was then a center for lace making. This was the height of the Industrial Revolution in England, and the lace cottage industries were becoming increasingly threatened. This caused many in the lace trade to relocate to France - with them, their little Bulldogs. Over a span of decades, the toy-size Bulldog was crossed with other small breeds, believed to be terriers and Pugs. This new creation of the small breed was named the Bouledogue Français (French Bulldog). They soon became associated with Paris city & café life and fancy ladies who sought nocturnal pleasures in Parisian dance halls. By the end of the 19th century, the Frenchie popularity spread to Europe and America.

The French Bulldog stands between 11-13 inches tall, weighs under 28 pounds, and is expected to live anywhere between 10-12 years. The Frenchie resembles an English Bulldog, with the exception of their smaller size & bat-like ears - their defining feature. They are brachycephalic, meaning they have short skull bones, giving their face and nose a pushed-in appearance, which can make breathing a little difficult for them. Their heads are large and square, and their bodies are broad and muscular. They still remain popular in big cities as they are small and can be taken almost anywhere. They get along with almost everything and anyone and make great family pets.

(information and photos courtesy of the AKC)

09/19/2023

Balto • Anatolian Shepherd/Akbash mix • 1 yo (M)

“I got him from our neighbors who got him out of a shelter. He’s a big baby. He’s not very smart. He just wants to sleep all day. He likes to come wrestle with his friends at night [at the dog park]. My favorite thing about him is that he is super gentle, even with little dogs [as you can see from our photobombing pup]. I never have to yell at him for being rude to anyone. He just wants to be pet.”

09/18/2023

Jasper • Australian Shepherd/Pitbull mix • 2 yo (M)

“He was my fiance’s dad’s dog’s puppy. He is goofy, absolutely ridiculous, and super skittish. He’s a big love bug and loves to cuddle. He also loves to go fishing. My favorite thing about him is when I come home, he will run laps around the house - he gets so excited.”

09/09/2023

Otis Jr. • Boston Terrier • 4 mo (M)

“We used to have another Boston Terrier named Otis who passed away, so we named him Otis Jr. (OJ for short). My family didn’t think they were going to be able to get another Boston Terrier after he passed, but they basically got OJ almost a year to the date of Otis’s passing. OJ is 4 months old now. He’s evil, very mischievous, and playful, but he’s also really good about snuggling and very tolerant with my little brother who is 7 - he follows him around everywhere. Whenever my parents see him lying in the sun spots around our house, they have to do a double take sometimes because he looks so much like Otis.”

08/25/2023

Sven • Corgi/Border Collie mix • 4 yo (M)

“We got Sven from a family in Louisville on Jan 26, 2023. They had two young daughters who were fans of the Disney movie Frozen, so they chose his name from that movie (Reindeer). He was very loved by his family, but unfortunately the father developed serious allergies & it was determined they could not keep him. We got in touch via Camp Jean (Lawrenceburg, KY) & made arrangements to pick him up. While we hate that his family could not keep him we are happy he made his way to us.

We call him a mix of Sven/Finn (easier to say) and I call him Tank sometimes because of his build. We believe he is a mix of Corgi, & Border Collie.
He just turned 4 years old. He’s set in his ways, and has his own laid back vibe. He Loves his people, going for rides in the car, & sitting in the recliner.”

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