Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Breed of the Month for March Pug "Mugsy"





  
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From:  Denise Herzberg


A pug is a dog
with a curlicue tail.
He eats like a hog
and he snorts like a whale.
He’s flat in the snout
and his belly is big.
The pug came about
just by misspelling pig.
by Kenn Nesbitt 





Remember to send me photos of your pup.  Carene




          


Friday, February 21, 2014

Grover and Bear

Grover was born in Puerto.  He was about a day away from being destroyed when he and his sister were adopted to good families.  Here he is cuddling with Bear.  Grover is getting a lot of love!

Please don't hesitate to leave comments on the posts.  Thanks.  Carene

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Letter from our President Diane



Now that we have started our RDOG I want to take a minute to explain how important it is to be responsible for our dogs when we are taking them outside for a walk etc.

Many people are starting to notice that some of the dog owners are not picking up after their pets. I don't really understand this since I do not like dogs using my yard as a "poop site" so why would anyone do this to their friends and neighbors, or worse on the entrance to any villa or street corner where everyone can set it.

Yesterday a very nice lady told me if she saw that when she was buying a home here she would have had second thoughts. That my friends is not good under any circumstances.

Please remember that we train our pets to do the things they do, so using the outdoors is natural for them. Picking up after them should be natural to all of us.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Breed for February - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier




As its name implies, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is prized for its coat, which is soft, silky, with a gentle wave, and of warm wheaten color. Underneath, however, is a formidable dog that leaves no doubt as to his terrier origins. Square and medium-sized, he is happy, steady, self-confident and alert to his surroundings.

Known for more than 200 years in Ireland, the "Wheaten" shares common ancestry with the Kerry Blue and the Irish Terrier. The Wheaten was the poor man's dog, an all-purpose farm dog, given to patrolling the borders of small farms, ridding them of vermin, herding sheep and hunting with his master. Wheatens tend to be less scrappy than other terriers but they are true terriers and will be more active than many other breeds, enjoying plenty of exercise every day. They relate well to children and can adapt to city, country, and suburban life. The Wheaten is single coated and doesn't shed, but needs regular grooming to keep its coat mat free.

If you have a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier in The Villages, please send your photo to us to post.  

Friday, February 7, 2014

Welcome to RDOG 3

Please say "Hi!" to Bear!  
He is our Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.  
He will be 4 years old on May 5th.