Euro Puppy BLOG

So many people feel that a dog belongs on a leash. They either don't have the time, or patience to keep up with a young dog that's running around all over the place, so they make the dog stay in the backyard on a leash.

That is just not right. A dog wasn't made for people to tie up permanently. They were meant to run wild, be free, and explore.



Keep in mind that tying up your dog for extended periods of time, or as a habit is a sure way to ruin the dog's temper. They're not healthy, both mentally and physically. They are likely to get aggressive and bolt at the first opportunity - Wouldn't you?

Having a dog is a responsibility. If you've bought a dog by mistake and realize too late that you don't have the ability to care for him or her, then at least try and find a good home that will take care of them properly. It's no shame to you. Everyone makes mistakes. But you must take responsibility to correct those mistakes.

So who did the Wicked Witch of the West have to comfort her in her evil? Some say it must have been a cat, but why not a dog? A dog is much more interesting, and comes in many more shapes and sizes.

Here is what the witch must have looked like, with her dogs...



The drawing is one of Ink on Paper, which nicely brings out the black and white element in the drawing. The image of the witch is nicely done right down to her stockings, and the terriers are well represented too.

Every week Euro Puppy showcases a dog lamp. Is it tacky or wacky? We will leave it up to you to decide. While having our own beliefs, we would love your comments...Enjoy....

Spooky Dog

It doesn't look as if there's anything special about this dog lamp. Not until you turn in on anyway. Made out of lightweight polypropylene, when lit up, the lamp glows from inside to reveal a skeleton!

Even the color of the eye changes to red. This can mean one of two things. Either the dog is really a ghost under the guise of a harmless pup, or he/she is being electrocuted!

This is somewhat controversial, but the figures speak for themselves. Every year, Americans spend four times the amount of money on Dog Food, than on Baby food.

The reasons for this are open to interpretation, but my guess is that more and more people are choosing to have dogs instead of rearing kids. No judgments there! Dogs are great for people who don't want the "hassle" of being responsible for a human being for 18 years or so.



Or it could mean that dogs just eat a hell of a lot more than babies! But given that Baby food is so expensive, that could nullify the effect.
Anyway, imagine spending $1.5 Billion a year on Pet Food!

Sometimes, I swear it really seems as if dogs have all the luck! I mean what do they need to do at home? Just sit around for hours doing nothing (how do they do that!?), they never brush their teeth (and rarely have issues), don't have to shave.....


If the phrase "It's a dog's life" means this, then I want to have a dog's life too!

Adorable puppies! We all love them, and wish they never grew up....

Recently, we received a request for a guide dog for a 10 year old child. The family has been trying to locate a suitable seeing eye dog for their daughter but without any luck. They found that responsible trainers don't allow children under 17 to have guide dogs. The obvious question is, 'Why can't my child have a well trained guide dog if she is 10?'

Here is the question asked by one of her parents:

'My daughter is the one who is in need of a dog. She is almost 10. We adopted her from China when she was 4. You can actually "google" her on internet under "Cricket Bidleman." In the US, we cannot find a guide dog provider who will provide a dog to any child under 17 years. Cricket is in regular school, and her only difficulty is when she moves from class to class or to the field because even with a cane, she ends up running into things a quite a bit since she can't see.'

As much as we all would love to help Cricket, training and placing a Guide Dog is a huge responsibility on the owner as well as the dog. It can take years to properly train a guide dog. However, it doesn't stop there! The blind or visually impaired person needs training as well. This includes learning how to be a responsible and understanding dog owner, how to sense the dog's signs and messages and how to respond to them.

In addition, to complete their training, the dogs need a "follow up training" with their new family and owner in order to accustom them to the personality of their master.

The best advice I can give you, is to wait till your child is at least 16 years old as she has to learn how to handle a seeing eye dog. Even if someone would provide a guide dog for a child under 16, you should understand that it might do more harm than good.

This dog is out on mission, and only one thing can satisfy him - The complete obliteration of those means balloons!

Usher, the winner of five Grammy Awards has a Standard Schnauzer named Scotty. Usher's R&B and Pop singing skills have earned him a place in the Top 100 All time artist List, having sold over 30 Million Albums worldwide.



The Schnauzer is a German Breed, whose name comes from "Snout" in German, due to it's distinctly furry snout. They are divided into the Giant, Standard and Miniature Schnauzers.

The Giant Schnauzers were originally created by crossing Schnauzers with Great Danes. Miniature Schnauzers make great pets and are rarely aggressive towards anyone at all!