Say hello to Cooper … the curly haired dog.

This Spaniel is the image of a perfect dog … loyal, obedient … hanging on your every word!

Photo:  Thomas L. Cathey

If you live in New York, and have a dog, you will definitely want to stop at The  New York Dog Shop on the Upper West side.  They carry almost anything imaginable for your dog, including dog toys, dog collars, dog beds and more.  We especially like the big selection of soft harnesses.  Lots of healthy treats for your dog also.

And if you don’t live in the city, be sure to check out their website The New York Dog Shop.

The New York Dog Shop located on W. 73rd between Columbus and Central Park West.

Thanks to my friend Thomas for this tip.

These Chocolate Labs like to be TOGETHER.

This is the sweetest little dog … his face and head look exactly like a dog I had growing up.  My dog’s name was Jeep, named by my Dad, and she was white with a black ear and nose.  Jeep would do anything for celery … her best trick was doing circles while standing on her hind legs.  Miss her.

Is this a blue-eyed dog?  Such haunting eyes.

Weimaraners are very obedient dogs and they are good with children.  They absolutely love being with their family.  He is easy to train and to teach new commands.  An interesting fact … this dog breed likes to lean against you when he is sitting or standing next to you.

Personality & Behavior

• He’s athletic, fast and has lots of stamina
• He can handle a lot of exercise
• He can be very boisterous and needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep him happy
• He’s friendly, reliable, and well-behaved
• He’s very protective of his home and family and can be very defensive
• He’s very good with children
• His prey-drive is strong and he will chase just about anything that runs away from him
• He likes to lean on you when he’s standing or sitting next to you
• He’ll follow you around everywhere you go and he doesn’t like being left alone

Grooming/ Shedding

• His short coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds you may find yourself brushing it once a week, or more, to minimize the hair in your home.

For more information about Weimaraners

Thanks to DogsOnline, we are featuring Dog Breed information from them on a regular basis.  This is a wonderful site to compare dog breeds when you are looking to find a dog for your family.

On Thursday evening the CDC reported that 14 people from nine states have been infected with Salmonella Infantis, a rare strain of salmonella. Five of those people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. The source of this outbreak was linked to dry dog food and then to Diamond Pet Food’s South Carolina plant, the same plant responsible for the 2005 recall from 22 states for tainted dog food.

As stated, the dog foods involved are coming from Diamond Pet Food’s South Carolina plant. Brands that are included in this recall:

• Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul
• Country Value
• Diamond
• Diamond Naturals
• Premium Edge
• Professional
• 4Health
• Taste of the Wild
• Kirkland

For a more complete rundown on all recalls issued Friday, May 4, 2012, check the Dancing Dog Blog to see if your dog’s  food is involved.

This cute Yorkie loves his boots for rainy New York days.  Rather curious though what those “boots” might be made from?  Hmmmm.

Photo:  Thomas L. Cathey  … “thank you” Thomas!

Not sure if this dog is having a good hair day … or a bad hair day?