FROM JIM’S DESK..4/14/2010—Find Pet-Friendly Vacation Ideas
It’s almost time for summer vacations. That means packing up the family and heading off on an adventure. If you’re like many families, you probably have a pet.
Some pets you definitely want to leave home. But many times you want to take them along. Don’t risk guessing if your vacation spot allows pets.
Go Pet Friendly can help you find pet-friendly vacation spots. You can also easily find pet-friendly activities. There are search functions for several types of vacations.
There is lots of information given about each spot. There is a road trip planner and pet traveling tips. You can also find pet services in your area. Go to www.gopetfriendly.com
Thanks to my good friend Kim Komando for supplying this great idea.
From Jim’s Desk~~4/01/2010~~~AKC Ranks the Nation’s Most Popular Dogs
The Labrador Retriever, has again been chosen by American dog fanciers as their favorite canine companion, according to the American Kennel Club, or AKC, as it is commonly referred to. Each year, the AKC compiles registration statistics to track which dogs are best favored by dog enthusiasts, and for the 18th time in as many years the Lab has ranked at the top throughout America. However, not all American cities favor the Lab. In Miami and Detroit, the German Shepherd outranks the Labrador in popularity. Meanwhile its cousin, the Golden Retriever, held its spot at number four, as the Rottweiler fell dramatically from its number four spot 10 years ago to number 14.
The AKC also categorizes popularity by major U.S. cities. Variations in preferences are interesting to note, as some cities prefer altogether different breeds than the rest of the country. In Chicago, for example, the Vizsla is one of the top ten most popular breeds, while it ranks at 42 nationally; and in Kansas City, the Belgian Malinois ranks at an impressively popular number eight, even as it stands at number 77 nationally. If you want to see which breeds are popular in your home town, see more at the AKC website.
Without further ado, here is the AKC’s Top Ten Breeds:
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Bulldog
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu