Good question. I betook myself to the American Kennel Club's website to find an exact number.
I didn't find that, but I did find a long and expanding list of Recognized Breeds, Miscellaneous Class Breeds, and Foundation Stock Service Breeds. Those last two are, respectively, "breeds in waiting" for AKC official breed status, and an official recordkeeping arrangement for rare breeds not at present formally recognized.
For example, as of today the Redbone Coonhound is a Miscellaneous Class Breed. I'm surprised at that: one of the best dogs my family ever had was a Redbone Coonhound. Note that its temperament is "a good family dog" and "likes to please". Absolutely. (RIP, Moon.)
As for a Foundation Stock Service Breed, hold on to your hat: did you know the Russell Terrier is in this list? Yes, Eddie the dog on "Frazier".
Personally I'm a big fan of mutts (remember to spay and neuter, everybody). But the dog that kicks around the Pet Museum office is a Brittany.
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Thursday, October 26, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
In the news: The Scots honor a special war hero
A Norwegian mascot received a posthumous British medal October 17th in the Scottish port where he made his home.
Bamse ("Little One"), a St. Bernard, saved the lives of two Norwegian sailors in the town of Montrose. He had arrived there in 1942 with his owner, a captain with the Norwegian navy that carried King Haakon VII into exile. When his master's minesweeper went into action, Bamse took up a post in the front guntower, wearing his very own tin helmet.
Read the whole story here.
Bamse ("Little One"), a St. Bernard, saved the lives of two Norwegian sailors in the town of Montrose. He had arrived there in 1942 with his owner, a captain with the Norwegian navy that carried King Haakon VII into exile. When his master's minesweeper went into action, Bamse took up a post in the front guntower, wearing his very own tin helmet.
Read the whole story here.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
This post is cute
CuteOverload, that is.
While not exclusively about pets, since it ropes in animals of all persuasions (within the past 48 hours it has featured the I-imagine-illegal-to-own-and-for-good-reason capybara), CuteOverload brings joy daily with its pix of the adorable. Yes, kittens and puppies galore. But I fondly remember the one instance of the leopard gecko, complete with Continental accent:
http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/2006/02/just_the_two_of.html
"I am but a lizard. and I lof you."
He really looks like he does, too.
While not exclusively about pets, since it ropes in animals of all persuasions (within the past 48 hours it has featured the I-imagine-illegal-to-own-and-for-good-reason capybara), CuteOverload brings joy daily with its pix of the adorable. Yes, kittens and puppies galore. But I fondly remember the one instance of the leopard gecko, complete with Continental accent:
http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/2006/02/just_the_two_of.html
"I am but a lizard. and I lof you."
He really looks like he does, too.
ciao gatto
They sprawl in the sun among the ruins, upon the stones where Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC. The beloved Italian actress Anna Magnani would come to feed and love them once upon a time. Now volunteers by the dozen serve them, but there's never enough to shelter what is thrown away.
The homeless cats of Rome: visit them at the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, http://www.romancats.de/romancats/index_eng.php
They have an adopt-a-cat-at-a-distance option. Perhaps you'll adopt Alcatraz:
"Personality: playboy
Alcatraz was literally dumped, from above, into the entrance area of the shelter. The cage he was in, fell to the ground with a thud and volunteers rushed out to see what had happened. This terrible experience did not change his nice disposition, he is a very friendly cat. He is never far from Katia, when she is at the shelter, running our little shop on weekends. During the week, Alcatraz just waits around for the next weekend when he can make himself useful in the shop!"
Or maybe Osmio:
"Personality: sweety
"One of the survivors" When practically all the cats in a colony south of Rome were found dead of poisoning, three survivors made it to safety at Torre Argentina. One of them, Osmio, is still trying to forget his traumatic past and would love so much to feel safe in a home."
The homeless cats of Rome: visit them at the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, http://www.romancats.de/romancats/index_eng.php
They have an adopt-a-cat-at-a-distance option. Perhaps you'll adopt Alcatraz:
"Personality: playboy
Alcatraz was literally dumped, from above, into the entrance area of the shelter. The cage he was in, fell to the ground with a thud and volunteers rushed out to see what had happened. This terrible experience did not change his nice disposition, he is a very friendly cat. He is never far from Katia, when she is at the shelter, running our little shop on weekends. During the week, Alcatraz just waits around for the next weekend when he can make himself useful in the shop!"
Or maybe Osmio:
"Personality: sweety
"One of the survivors" When practically all the cats in a colony south of Rome were found dead of poisoning, three survivors made it to safety at Torre Argentina. One of them, Osmio, is still trying to forget his traumatic past and would love so much to feel safe in a home."
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