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Dog Adoption Labrador Retriever Pointer Mix

January 15, 2009 By 7 Comments

Here at Puppy In Training were back advocates of dog adoption.  It’s been a while since I talked about the Cuddly Canines Rescue and as many of you already know I used to volunteer as a foster parent for Cuddly Canines.  I’m sure I’ll volunteer again in the future when I have more free time in my schedule.  Anyhow, I went ahead and visited their site to take a look at the puppies and dogs they have for adoption.  It looks like their website is under maintenance, but they still have all their adoptable dogs posted at petfinder.com.

One litter of dogs caught my attention…the Labrador Retriever Pointer Mix.  It looks like they have four Lab Pointer mixes from the same litter.  The one that caught my attention was a little female puppy named Madison with a heart shaped marking on her left side.  Take a look at the picture:

Lab Pointer Mix

Lab Pointer Mix

See the nice heart shaped mark on her side.  It kind of reminds me of the story about the little puppy named Heart-kun.  Another heart shaped marked puppy.

If you’d like to see the other puppies in the Labrador Retriever Pointer mix litter than visit the Cuddly Canines website and check out their list of puppies.  If you’re interested in adoption then check out their Cuddly Application for dog adoptions.

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Who Is The Cutest Puppy Ever?

November 30, 2008 By 22 Comments

Now that you’ve seen all ten of the cutest puppies ever it’s your turn to decide who actually is Puppy In Training’s Cutest Puppy Ever!

Here is a short recap on my ten puppies. Click on their picture or their name to go directly to the puppy’s individual page. Scroll to the very bottom to vote for the cutest puppy ever.

The Cutest Puppy Ever

1. Linus 6. George
2. Buttercup 7. Brisby
3. Blondie 8. Boots
4. Sally 9. Cocoa
5. Derby 10. Stetson

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The Cutest Puppy Ever Part X

November 29, 2008 By 6 Comments

We finally made it! Number 10, the final edition, the last puppy in the Cutest Puppy Ever series. I hope you guys didn’t get tired of all these puppy pictures. I know I can never tire of pictures of puppies. Anyhow, this is the tenth and final puppy I’ve raised.

Here’s the recap of all the articles in the Cutest Puppy Ever series:

The Cutest Puppy Ever Part I – Linus the Australian Shepherd Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part II – Buttercup the German Shepherd Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part III – Blondie the Labrador Retriever Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part IV – Sally the German Shepherd Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part V – Derby the Yellow Labrador Retriever
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VI – George the German Shepherd Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VII – Brisby the German Shepherd Mix
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VIII – Boots the Labrador German Shepherd Mix
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part IX – Cocoa the German Shepherd Mix
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part X – Stetson the Black Labrador Retriever

The final puppy in the series is Stetson, my first Guide Dog puppy in training. The inspiration of this blog.

The Cutest Puppy Ever – Stetson

Stetson is an absolutely awesome dog and he was an adorable puppy. Thank goodness he was so cute because he was by far the most difficult puppy to crate train. For those of you interested in crate training your puppy let me tell you…some puppies are easy and take to the crate right away i.e. Derby. While other puppies can take up to months to adjust to the crate i.e. Stetson. A quick not about Stetson: he was adorable, but during his first month he would not sleep more than 2 hours in a row and he would take anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes of whining, crying, and howling before he’d fall asleep.

Stetson is a purebred black Labrador Retriever. He has a big block head and is not the most athletic dog. His legs are short and he’s on the stocky side (I think he’s adorable, but then again I may be biased).

Now for the good part…take a look at these adorable pictures of my little puppy in training. Nowadays Stetson is almost 2 years old and rarely ever barks. I’m not even sure what his bark sounds like.

Take a look at these adorable pictures.

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Stetson and His Purple Grenade

Stetson Chomping On His Bone

Stetson Kicking It On His Bed

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The Cutest Puppy Ever Part I – Linus the Australian Shepherd Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part II – Buttercup the German Shepherd Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part III – Blondie the Labrador Retriever Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part IV – Sally the German Shepherd Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part V – Derby the Yellow Labrador Retriever
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VI – George the German Shepherd Mix
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VII – Brisby the German Shepherd Mix
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VIII – Boots the Labrador German Shepherd Mix
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part IX – Cocoa the German Shepherd Mix
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part X

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The Cutest Puppy Ever Part V

November 24, 2008 By 10 Comments

Does everyone have a case of the Mondays? Well I’m glad you could tune in for today’s issue of the Cutest Puppy Ever. And be thankful that it’s a short week…for most people. I’m lucky enough to have this Thursday and Friday off for Thanksgiving weekend…YAY!

Well let’s round up the first four puppies in the Cutest Puppy Ever Series. First, there was Linus the Aussie Shepherd mix and adorable puppy if I must say so myself. Then number 2 was Princess Buttercup the German Shepherd mix. Number 3 was Blondie the cute blonde puppy who is possibly a yellow lab mix. Contestant number 4 was Sally our second black and tan German Shepherd mix.

On to number 5…Derby the yellow Labrador Retriever

The Cutest Puppy Ever – Derby

Derby is the youngest of all these puppies. He’s currently just over 6 months old and still is not full grown. He’s a yellow Labrador Retriever training to be a Guide Dog. Derby is an adorable puppy and is always happy. He’s still in his puppy stages and as we speak he still gets those puppy zoomies where he sprints back and forth uncontrollably. It’s a sight to see.

Take a look at his adorable puppy photos:

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Derby Cooling Off On The Tile

Derby Relaxing

Derby Taking A Nap On His Little Cushion

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Did you read the other articles from this series? I’ll add the links to the bottom of each post as they are published.

The Cutest Puppy Ever Part I
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part II
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part III
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part IV
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part V
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VI
The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VII
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part VIII
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part IX
 The Cutest Puppy Ever Part X

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What is Big Black Dog Syndrome?

November 7, 2008 By 4 Comments

Have you ever heard of big black dog syndrome? Until just recently I never thought twice about the color of my dogs fur then I heard about big black dog syndrome. I was amazed when I heard that big black dogs were euthanized at a much higher rate then other dogs.

What Is Big Black Dog Syndrome?

As mentioned earlier Big Black Dog Syndrome is basically the fact that big black dogs get euthanized at a much higher rate then other dogs.

There are many ideas and theories as to why black dogs don’t get adopted as easily:

  1. They don’t show in kennels as well – features on a black dog can often times not be seen very well when shown in a kennel.
  2. Grey hairs show more easily on their coat making them appear older then they actually are
  3. Superstitions and bad press – stories, poems, movies have often portrayed black dogs as fearsome and evil.
  4. Teeth on a black dog can look whiter and more menacing
  5. Black dogs aren’t photogenic – we even mentioned this one in a post about Stetson: 4 Steps To Avoid In A Puppy Group Photo

Which Labrador Retriever would you choose?

Stetson and his siblings – from left to right Stetson, Stuart, Salem, and Sukie.

Linus the Big Black Dog

Linus is more of a medium sized dog at 55 pounds, but he’s tall and lean and therefore looks a little bigger then he really is.

I wasn’t sure what kind of dog I was going to get when I picked up Linus from the shelter, but the color of his fur was just one minor detail amongst the different criteria I planned on using to choose my next pet. Before choosing Linus I visited several breeders and had my eye on one particular chunky little yellow Labrador Retriever we visited out in Riverside, CA.

However, a few days after putting a deposit down on the little yellow lab I saw pictures of a couple puppies at animal shelter in Carson, CA. The puppies were mixed Australian Shepherds and in the picture one had a the tri-color look (black, tan, and white) and the other was solid black with a small white spot on his chest.

When we saw the two puppies I remember commenting on how beautiful the tri-color puppy was and was instantly taken by her beautiful coat. However, I still was intent on testing personality over looks (isn’t that what we always do when starting a relationship). After putting both puppies through several personality tests I thought both dogs passed with flying colors, but I was leaning towards the solid black puppy versus the tri-color. In the end I ended up taking home the solid black puppy and named him Linus. While I was much more attracted to the tri-color coat I ultimately (and now happily) went with the dog I thought matched my personality best.

I guess Linus wasn’t a big puppy, but I knew he was going to be a medium to large dog. If you plan on getting a dog take a good look at the black dogs as well as the other colored dogs. A black dog can be just as good a pet as a golden, white, tri-color, blue merle, and any other color you can think of.

Have you heard of black dog syndrome? Do you have a black dog and why did you choose him or her?

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Top 10 Dog Breeds

October 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Today I was thinking about the top 10 dog breeds and if you do a search in Google you’ll see tens even hundreds of articles about the top 10 dog breeds. The most commons lists you’ll find are hard numbers done by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The AKC produces a list each year wit the top breeds registered to the AKC.

Top 10 Dog Breeds As Voted By The Internet

I wanted my top 10 list to be slightly different than your average list. So, I came up with my own way to calculate the top 10 dog breeds. I’m somewhat of an analytical person and like to use numbers when calculating most of my lists. Here’s what I did to find my top 10 dog breeds list:

  1. I went to the AKC website and found this list: http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm
  2. I took the top 50 and typed the breed into Google search using the following formula: “Breed Name” + Dog. An example of what I would type into Google is “Labrador Retriever” + Dog
  3. I used the singular for each dog breed and used quotation marks around the breed name (this does an exact match in Google)
  4. After clicking search, Google returns a number in the top right corner indicating the number of web pages returned for your search.

Disclaimer: Let me just say that this is a very inexact science. The Google search engine is constantly re-indexing pages and the results from my search changed within minutes. Basically this is just a snapshot and if you conducted a similar experiment your results would vary drastically from the results you see here.

Top 10 Dog Breeds

Number Breed Google Search AKC 2007 Ranking Notes
1 Yorkshire Terrier 5,610,000 2 “Individual dogs will differ, but they are generally
intelligent, independent and courageous” – Wikipedia
2 German Shepherd 5,080,000 3 “German Shepherds are highly active dogs, fearless, but
not hostile and often are described in breed standards as self-assured
and never shy” – Wikipedia
3 Boston Terrier 5,080,000 16 “Boston Terriers have friendly, very strong, lovable,
unforgettable personalities” – Wikipedia
4 Shih Tzu 5,070,000 9 “The Shih Tzu is characterized by its long, flowing
double coat; sturdy build; intelligence; and a friendly, energetic,
lively attitude” – Wikipedia
5 Golden Retriever 4,900,000 4 “The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark
of the breed and is described in the standard as ‘kindly, friendly and
confident’” – Wikipedia
6 Cocker Spaniel 4,050,000 17 “Cockers are renowned for their demon like behavior, but
they are easily trained and make a good medium-sized family pet.” -
Wikipedia
7 Beagle 3,780,000 5 “The Beagle has an even temper and gentle disposition.
Described in several breed standards as “merry”, they are amiable and
generally neither aggressive nor timid” – Wikipedia
8 Dachshund 2,950,000 7 “Dachshunds are playful, fun dogs, known for their
propensity to chase small animals, birds and tennis balls with great
determination and ferocity.” – Wikipedia
9 Pomeranian 2,830,000 13 “Pomeranians are typically very friendly, playful and
active. They are very intelligent as toy breeds go and are easily
housebroken and trained.” – Wikipedia
10 French Bulldog 2,800,000 34 “The French Bulldog is a gentle breed that typically has
a happy-go-lucky attitude.” – Wikipedia

Other Notable Breeds

11. Labrador Retriever – #1 on the AKC list for 2007
22. Boxer – #6 on the AKC list for 2007
36. Poodle – #8 on the AKC list for 2007

A couple things that surprised me after creating this list. First, was that the Labrador Retriever did not make the top 10. I might be biased, but this is such a popular breed not just as a pet, but also as a working dog.

The Beagle was another breed I expected to contend for the number 1 position. Beagles have received a lot of attention over the past year with Uno (a beagle) winning the Westminster Dog Show Best In Show. The Beagle did finish seventh on our list, but that is below his 2007 AKC ranking of fifth.

What do you think do you own a dog that’s on this list? Do you think your dog breed should have been in the top 10?

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Can A Litter Of Puppies Have More Than One Father?

July 31, 2008 By 49 Comments

Can a litter of puppies have more than one father?

I’m not sure when I first heard about a litter of puppies having more than one father, but I do recall hearing that it is a true statement…A litter of puppies can most definitely have more than one father.

Why was I thinking about this? Well, last Saturday at the pet adoption I saw two puppies at the Cuddly Canines booth that looked totally different, but were said to be siblings. Here’s a picture:

Chow Chow Labrador Retriever Mix

Koa and Sequoia

Picture from Cuddly Canines Website

Here are some photos I took at the Orange County Super Pet Adoption:

These precious baby boys were born around June 1st to what appears to be a Chow-Lab combo. They are indeed brothers, although they look nothing alike. Koa looks like he just hopped out of the clothes dryer after a quick spin through the fluff cycle, and Sequoia has beautiful short flaming red hair! Both boys are sweet & cuddly.

By the way, I looked today and these two are still up for adoption. If you’d like to adopt one or both puppies go to the Cuddly Canines website and fill out an application.

Now I’m going to go out on a limb here, but I think these two puppies may have had different fathers.

Another Multiple Father Example

Here’s a picture of a litter of puppies we rescued from the Riverside Shelter a couple years ago:

These puppies were German Shepherd mix, but two of them looked more like Labrador Retriever then German Shepherd. Once again I think there were multiple fathers involved with this litter. DNA test anyone?

Answers From Yahoo Answers

I read this on the Yahoo Answers site and also on many other sites across the internet:

A female dog can have as many different fathers for her puppies that bred with her. Dogs can release multiple eggs and they can be fertilized by whichever dog’s semen is present. If more than one male bred her, that’s how many fathers the puppies can have. the main reason everyone gets a fair shot at the eggs is because the semen wait a day or two before fertilizing the eggs.

When a dog ovulates the eggs are not totally mature. They finish maturing as they enter into the uterine horns. Then whatever dog’s semen is present releases from the uterine lining and heads for the eggs.

Now one single puppy cannot have two different fathers. Each puppy will get half of it’s DNA makeup from Mom and one Father, but since often dogs have litters it’s possible for two puppies from the same litter to have 2 different sires.

Have you had or seen any litters of puppies with multiple fathers? If you have some stories or photographs please send them to me. I’d love to post them to my blog.

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Labrador Retriever Chow Mix

July 29, 2008 By 3 Comments

I mentioned in yesterdays post that at Sundays Orange County Super Pet Adoption we saw our friends at the Cuddly Canines rescue.  They had quite a few adorable puppies and I was lucky enough to snap a few photos.

The first one I saw was an adorable fluffy looking yellow Labrador Retriever.  The volunteers at Cuddly Canines said he was a Lab Chow Mix.  He was adorable and reminded me a little of my own dog, Linus.  Linus is mostly Australian Shepherd, but he also looks like he may be mixed with a Labrador Retrieve and possibly a Chow (he was fluffy when he was little, has a curled tail, and purple spots on his tongue).

Here’s the information on Ditty:

Dashing Ditty the Lab Chow Mix


This precious little boy was born around May 20th, then abandoned in the shelter without mommy or daddy. He appears to be Lab mixed with a bit of Chow. He is very calm & laid back for a young pup, not at all a whiner or a barker. Ditty would make a nice family pet for those with older kids.

Here’s another picture I took of Ditty on Sunday:

If you’re interested in Ditty you can contact Cuddly Canines at their website at http://www.cuddlycanines.com.  If you’re interested in raising a puppy or fostering please take the time to visit the Cuddly Canine’s website.  They have many puppies and dogs for adoption and are often in need foster families.

I’ve volunteered as a puppy raiser in the past and must say it’s a lot of work, but very rewarding.  I’d highly recommend it if you have the time, patience, and a home that can’t accommodate a dog or a litter of puppies.

Have you fostered a dog or puppy before?  If so, how was your experience?

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Guide Dog Breeds In AKC Top Dog List

January 17, 2008 By 1 Comment

The American Kennel Club (AKC) released it’s 2007 popularity rankings and the Labrador Retriever still reigns supreme (Labs have been number 1 for the past 17 years).

Three out of the top four breeds on the AKC’s popularity rankings are dogs used extensively in many guide dog programs around the world. The Yorkshire Terrier is stuffed between the three GDA breeds: Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds. Somehow I don’t see the tiny Yorkshire Terriers entering the Guide Dog programs any time soon.

The AKC Top Ten Most Popular Dogs

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Yorkshire Terrier
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Golden Retriever
  5. Beagle
  6. Boxer
  7. Dachshund
  8. Poodle
  9. Shih Tzu
  10. Bulldog

Guide Dogs Of America’s Breeds

Guide Dogs of America uses three breeds in their program:

  • Labrador Retrievers – 70%
  • Golden Retrievers – 15%
  • German Shepherds – 15%

GDA Breeds

The Labrador Retrievers make up the majority of our dogs because we have found them to be the most successful breed used for guide dogs. In fact, the Labrador Retriever is the dog most often used for guide dog programs throughout the world. – Guide Dogs of America

Interesting AKC Regional Variations

From USA Today with comments by me in bold:

  • Labs were knocked from first place in three states by beagles: Mississippi, West Virginia and Kentucky.
    • Beagles are my nemesis. Two live across the street from me and they bark and howl all day and sometimes at night when I’m trying to sleep. I’m sure they’re a great breed, but my neighbors are giving them a bad name.
  • Siberian huskies showed up in the top 10 in three states: Alaska, Vermont and New Hampshire.
    • My Aussie mix Linus might be part husky…he has a husky like tail.
  • Brittany spaniels were among the top 10 in three states, all in the northern tier of the nation: Montana, Minnesota and North Dakota.
    • We had a Brittany spaniel in our training class and he was a wonderful dog.
  • Golden retrievers didn’t make the top 10 list in four states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma.
    • We have Golden retrievers in our Guide Dog training classes…beautiful dogs and they make up 15% of the dogs bred at GDA.
  • Pembroke Welsh corgis appeared among the top 10 in two states: South Dakota and Wyoming.
    • An adorable dog, but what happened to their legs…I think it’s good for burrowing in holes to flush out vermin.

Bulldog Makes the Top 10

The Bulldog made it into the AKC’s popularity rankings top 10 for the first time since 1935.

…the bulldog, which AKC breed specifications describe as a 50-pounder with a “dignified” demeanor and a “loose-jointed” and “shuffling” gait, is no surprise to bulldog lovers. AKC’s Lisa Peterson described the dog as “docile and adaptive” and an “all-around family pet who does well with children.” – USA Today

The Bulldog may have become more popular thanks to it’s popularity in Reality TV shows like MTV’s “Rob and Big.” If you haven’t seen Rob’s Bulldog Meaty on the show then check him out riding a skateboard on YouTube. The clip is not as good as some of the clips seen on the MTV show.

The most popular breeds can often be subject to overbreeding. The popularity of a breed often coincides with more puppy mills and backyard breeders churning out puppies by the hundreds/thousands with no regard for meeting high quality breeding standards. If you are interested in owning one of these top breeds please be sure to research both the breed and find a good breeder.

Tell me what you think about this article. What do you think about the AKC’s top 10 breeds?

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Released Dog Program – Canine Partners For Life

December 28, 2007 By 2 Comments

I know many of you are interested in owning a puppy and someday hope to bring home that perfect puppy to your family. There are many different ways to get a puppy as I mentioned in my article Dedicated To My Dog Linus. We’ve talked about adopting from Guide Dogs of America and Guiding Eyes For The Blind.

While scouring the web I came across an article on Adele The Life Saving Heart Alert Dog. Adele is a heart alert dog and her job is to alert her owner when there is a problem. Adele’s owner, Marty Harris, suffer from a chronic fainting disorder caused by irregular heart beats.

After reading about Adele and her training I found the Canine Partners For Life website and read up on their program including their released dog program.

Canine Partners For Life

Straight from the CPL website:

Canine Partners For Life Working DogCanine Partners For Life (CPL) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to training service dogs, home companion dogs, and residential companion dogs to assist individuals who have a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. Based in Cochranville, Pennsylvania, CPL places service dogs nationwide. Home companion dogs are generally placed within a 250 mile radius of the campus (sometimes further) and residential companions are place within a 100 mile radius of the campus.

Each CPL dog receives a comprehensive and customized training program to meet the specific needs of their human partner. Depending on the assigned program, the dog will receive up to two years of training before being trained to work with its person. CPL has one of the strongest follow-up programs in the industry to ensure the success of each team throughout the lifetime of the partnership.

Labrador Retrievers

Canine Partners For Life PuppiesWhere do Canine Partners for Life puppies come from? Often puppies are donated to the program and when suitable dogs are available the group tries to rescue dogs from shelters and rescue organizations. CPL also manages a breeding program.

CPL’s breeding program consists of two female black Labrador Retrievers. They provide CPL with approximately two litters a year. Stud services are donated by carefully screened breeders.

Check out CPL’s breeding program for more information.

Released Dog Program

Some CPL dogs are not suitable for life as a service dog. Reasons for not being suitable as a service dog include physical and/or behavioral issues. If you are interested in CPL’s released dog program then please fill out the application at the CPL website.

If you are interested in this program I recommend you contact Canine Partners For Life through their website. CPL is located in Cochranville, PA which would be a bit of a drive for me out here in California, but hopefully works out well for some of my readers.

Tell me what you think. Have you ever worked or volunteered with Canine Partners For Life? Are you interested in the released dog program with CPL?

***Update 01/06/2008- I made some updates to this article as I received some additional information from Canine Partners for Life. I changed some of the verbage as CPL does not adopt out their puppies, but do have a released dog program. Please refer to the Canine Partners For Life website for additional information on their programs. Thank you Jennifer for helping clarify my article. You can see Jennifer’s comments in the comment section of this article.

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