While the exact origin of the German Shorthaired Pointer is unknown, what is known is that they were bred to create an enthusiastic weekend hunting dog that also made a great family companion and watchdog. What resulted was a dog with the clean lines, keen nose, and good looks of a Pointer, as well as […]
Dogs
Breed Profile: Great Dane
Known as the “Apollo of all dogs,” Great Danes are a very old breed dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. Drawings of dogs resembling the Great Dane appear on Egyptian monuments and currency from 3000 B.C., and descriptions a similar dog can be found in Chinese literature from 1121 B.C. With their huge […]
Breed Profile: Yorkshire Terrier
Known as “Yorkies” to those who love them, the Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire, England (how appropriate, no?) where they were originally used to catch rats in clothing mills. Perky, fun, and utterly adorable, this toy breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1885 and currently reigns as the third most popular dog in […]
Sarasota County Animal Services
Dogs Night Out at Sak’s Fifth Avenue Sarasota
The most popular accessory sported at Sarasota’s Sak’s Fifth Avenue tonight were smiles. At a benefit for the Animal Rescue Coalition, pups and their people wagged and wiggled through the retailers aisles with a commonality of happiness. Attendees were treated to Champagne and hors d’oeuvres, while a DJ played house music and much mingling commenced. […]
The subject is Dogs: Temple Beth Sholom’s 1st Grade Writing Project
SarasotaDog.com recently asked Ms. Jodi Behrenfeld if her first grade class at Temple Beth Sholom School would like to share some thoughts and ruminations in essay form on the subject of Dogs. The stories submitted by the students were wonderful, thoughtful and truly spoken from their hearts. We are delighted to share their writing here, […]