What sort of a dog is it?

Advantages: Small, happy and adaptable
Disadvantages: They need regular brushing

...It is fun having a new puppy and if only I had a pound for every time people have asked me what breed my new puppy is I would be a rich woman. In fact when I answer, as I sometimes do, that he is a Powderpuff I get some very strange responses indeed. So to wind back the clock a bit I have always loved dogs, years ago I used to breed and show Great Danes but I gave that up when I got divorced and got the 'pensioners' to live with me and my ex had the breeding animals. Not that I am complaining, I adored my pensioners and in any event as I had to work full time at that point it was kinder to let them live out their lives and when they died I thought it wasn't fair to have another dog. In order to satisfy my love of animals I got a cat and for the last 20+ years life has been simple, just me and the cats to worry about...

laramax 01.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Chinese Crested Dog

The World's Greatest Dog Show

Advantages: Dogs dogs dogs
Disadvantages: None

...***** Crufts ***** It was only a matter of time before I commented on the "World's Greatest Dog Show" and here it is. Indeed, it does exactly what it says on the tin - dog's and people from around the world, it's the greatest as there's no substitute for the luxurious green carpet, it has dogs and it's a show. Well, that's it then. Review finished. Actually, I think not. It's incomprehensible how much is crammed into the NEC in the four days that Crufts runs. Having been last year, mother and I decided that this would be our holiday this year - we're not the saddest people in the world - it's just not that cheap, especially with the overpriced bacon-baps and necessary dog toys, treats, blankets, collars, piccies - all for the girls that are a compulsory purchase! Unfortunately, because the NEC is in Birmingham and not...

rolletrog 19.03.2008 (10.03.2009) · Read review
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Review of Crufts Dog Show

Dogs might Fly!

Advantages: great story and illustrations
Disadvantages: none!

...My three year old recently received this delightful book in her BookStart pack which all three year olds get and it is fast becoming one of her favourites. We already own quite a few Jez Alborough books so we were very happy to add this to our collection. The main character in this story is an adorable little dog called Sid. Something amazing happens to Sid when he is on his way to school one day because he starts to fly! It's a fantastic experience and he can't quite believe it. Unfortunately when he gets to school no one else believes him either. Sadly, when he tries to fly again he finds that, with everyone watching, he cannot do it and goes home a very sad little puppy. It is sad that all the others think he is a liar and that they have laughed at Sid. When he gets home he shares his problems with his dad who then lets him into...

kingfisher111 16.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Some Dogs Do - J. Alborough

Supermeat for super dogs!

Advantages: Reasonably priced, selection of flavours and good quality.
Disadvantages: A little smelly!

...Review of Tesco Premium Supermeat Meaty Chunks dog food The Product A tinned dog food suitable for adult dogs. Tesco own brand Premium Meaty Chunks dog food is a regular in my shopping trolley. Ever seeking a bargain, I switched my dog's diet from branded dog meats to this alternative around a year ago. The product comes in a plastic wrapped 6 can pack. Each can weighs in at 400g and the pack contains 2 cans each of chicken, beef and heart and lamb flavours. The cans are easy to open by means of a ring pull, so no messy tin openers to wash. The meat is firm and evenly cubed within the thick jelly like gravy. As with many dog foods it does smell a little 'ripe', however to a dog I am sure the aroma is mouth watering! My dog Sam, an adult border collie cross, is not a fussy eater, he will eat more or less whatever I choose to...

brittle1906 27.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Tesco Premium Meaty Chunks Variety Dog Food

A nice tale of snow and dogs!

Advantages: Fun family Disney film
Disadvantages: Nothing special

...Snow Dogs is one of those cheesy Disney family movies that you can't help liking. It was released in 2002 and stars Cuba Gooding Jr, who had recently broken into the main casting scene on the big screen. The film is essentially a poignant comedy which features some clever special effects work and that traditional addition of classic Disney family movies: animals! Dr Ted Brooks is a successful dentist who hates dogs. When he finds out he has inherited some property including a team of sled dogs, he dons his winter wear and heads to collect his new property and tries his best to fit into his new surroundings. He soon finds this hard as everyone judges him, and he must adapt to earn the respect of his new neighbours, some new enemies, and hardest of all: the dogs! Cuba Gooding Jr gives a very cheesy performance as the black dentist...

pmcds 23.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of Snow Dogs (DVD)

A little toy dog

Advantages: cute
Disadvantages: none

...Ahh its cute this little wooden toy dog that is made by Brio has been around for many years 1945 saw the first one of these toys. Let me describe this toy. Sampo dog stands on a red base. He stands 5 inches tall. Sampo is a shiny black dog with yellow feet these are fixed to the base. Sampo's legs are made of 2 beads each these are threaded together and to his feet with I think it's a strong string like thread His body is one black bead shaped a little to resemble a dog's body the legs are threaded onto the body. There are 3 black beads threaded to make the tail this is threaded into the body and out the head end, there is a black bead to represent the neck then a head shaped black bead this has two beady eyes and two red floppy ears. In total there are 19 parts to Sampo dog. Now the base circle of the base moves if you press it...

mumsymary 09.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Brio Sampo the Dog

Are you a Dog?

Advantages: cute, good for the Year of the Dog
Disadvantages: retired, price not guaranteed

...Company: I think every little kid had at least one TY beanie if they were a 90s child. Its something that we used to talk about at school all the time, meeting up at each others houses each weekend after we had just spend all of that week's pocket money on the latest editions. I had quite a large collection, with quite a lot of different animals. I had a good few dogs, one of which is called Dog. Dog: The name Dog is hardly anything to get excited about! You;d think TY could have came up with something a bit more original wouldn't you? But this name is understandable. For, Dog is not just any Dog, but he is a Zodiac Dog! Released in 2006, he represents all the Dogs out there. Personally I am a Monkey (zodiac, not real!) but I think this dog is adorable! He looks a little like a pug in my opinion, and has golden orange fur. He looks...

Amy69 26.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Ty Zodiac Dog

Dog Gone good

Advantages: Great entertainment.
Disadvantages: Maybe a tad gory for some peoples tastes.

...It’s not all that often I get to go to the pictures nowadays, but when I do I like to enjoy the film I have gone to see. This does not always happen as some films can be really dire. Anyway, I went to the Cineworld multiplex in Bradford on Monday night to see ‘Dog Soldiers’ and I definitely came out after the film had finished feeling mightily entertained. So in the same vein as Ben (Peppersinclaire) I’m about to invade the horror film section, here is my review. THE PLOT: Without giving too much away, the film starts off with a young couple on a camping trip in the Scottish highlands. While they are enjoying a loving canoodle, the guy starts to unzip his lovers trousers, only when he stops, the zipping noise does not. Terrified, the young couple look at the entrance to the tent where the zip is...

deano_76 17.05.2002 · Read review
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Review of Dog Soldiers (DVD)

Epileptic Seizures In Dogs.

Advantages: there are no advantages to epilepsy apart from that fact it can be controlled to some extent
Disadvantages: can kill dogs, extremely stressful for owner and dog

...In March this year, my two year old Border Collie Marley was diagnosed with Primary Epilepsy. When I first started encountering Marley's fits, I headed straight for the internet to try and find out as much information as possible about seizures in dogs. I was hit with lots of varying information and was unsure of what to believe as opinions differed so greatly. I am writing this review to share my experience of epilepsy and seizures in dogs, in the hope that it will help other people in the same position. Marley's 1st seizure On March 15th 2006, at 8pm, my boyfriend and I had been back from walking 6 dogs. I have 2 border collies, my Mum and Dad have three and my brother has one. The rest of my family were away on holiday so my boyfriend and I had the job of looking after all the dogs at my parent's house. The dogs, my...

daylehall 03.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Epilepsy in Dogs

Send your dog to the Ritz

Advantages: Brilliant movie in every way
Disadvantages: None

...Since sister and brother, Andi and Bruce, lost their parents three years ago, they have been moved from one foster home to another desperately not wanting to be separated. Their small dog, Friday, constantly moves with them, although their new mean foster parents won't allow animals in the house so the kids have to hide him by taking him food during the day and only letting him in their room through the window at night. When Friday gets picked up by the pound, Andi and Bruce realise that they can't keep looking after him they way they have been as he's only going to be picked up again and they'll end up losing him. When they stumble upon an old abandoned hotel and Friday quickly makes friends with the two stray dogs already living in there, the siblings come up with a brilliant idea. With the help of a few new friends, Andi cleans up...

frankiefromings13 26.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Hotel For Dogs (DVD)