Guess the Breed- Answer

Max's companion was an Australian Cattle Dog one of the herding group breeds.

The Amazing Sophie Tucker

While boating with her family off the coast of Australia, sudden rough seas caused Sophie to fall overboard. Her owners searched for their Australian Cattle dog for over an hour and finally gave up believing that either the rough waves or severe wake had claimed her as a victim.

Instead of succumbing to the sea, Sophie swam over five miles in these same rough seas to a small deserted island. For four months she lived on a diet of wild baby goats she herself caught and killed. She was spotted by wildlife rangers who characterized her as wild. She would not allow herself to be approached by humans and was very protective of her food.

She was finally trapped and her story caught the attention of various news agencies and also her owners. Characterized as wild as soon as she spotted her owners she immediately transformed back to the sweet domestic dog they had always known and loved. It was an immediate reunion and truly happy ending.

Dog Log Cafe Discusses- Cabin Fever

When I woke up this morning it was minus nine degrees. I was lucky as other parts of the country posted highs of minus 25 or lower, bone chilling. Tomorrow might, if we are lucky, make it to a high of 18 above. Its hard to get excited about 'doing something' with the dogs when as little as five minutes in these conditions can cause frostbite to humans. Some breeds such as the Husky or Malamute or Chow or St. Bernard might do okay but many do not, yet if you go out, most dogs will follow. Dogs need activity- just like kids. And dogs without activity can find other ways to amuse themselves such as new chewing activities and items. It's hard with six to play throwing games in the house and some don't enjoy or participate anyway.

During long winter spells or rainy seasons its important that we remember our obligation to our K9 friends. We look for breaks in the rain or snow and or the warmest time and try to run out real quick. Sometimes it works-other times not so much. Many Doggie Day Care facilites now offer 'Indoor Dog Parks' and while they do cost they are a good opportunity to get the dog some quality exercise and socializing.

Dog Log Cafe K9 Trivia

1. Which breed is sometimes referred to as the Grey Ghost?
2. Which breed is the smallest purebreed dog?
3. The corgi is part of which group?
4. Most breeds are believed to have the wolf as part of the genetic makeup. One breed though is thought to have been bred from the dingo. Name the breed.
5. Which breed was designed to walk under carriages and to frighten away robbers and wild animals?
6. Can dogs get poison ivy?
7. This breed name means 'little lion'?

Answers

1. Weimaraner
2. Chihuahua
3. Herding
4. Australian Cattle Dog
5. Dalmation
6. No but the oil can get in their fur and can be passed along to humans.
7. Low chen