The case for purebred dogs from another perspective…
Posted: October 18, 2010 Filed under: Lotsa Lhasa Info Leave a commentFrom a blog titled KnobNotes: A Curious Blend of Dog Tips and Funny Bones… Thanks Faye for sharing!
Very good article – one that should be shared.
Did you know…
Posted: August 25, 2010 Filed under: Apso Aficionados, Lotsa Lhasa Info Leave a comment- The Brazilian comic series Monica’s Gang features a green-colored Lhasa Apso named Fluffy which belongs to Jimmy Five.
- In the animated series Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, Peter’s Aunt May owns a lhasa apso named Ms. Lion.
- Lhasa Apso has also appeared in at least one episode of the Simpsons. In the episode Three Gays of the Condo, Homer Simpson moved in with a couple of gay men. Homer started to act like a gay man and got a Lhasa Apso. Also, Milhouse Van Houten owns a lhasa apso.
- In “The L Word”, Helena is assured by her wealthy mother that she was going to leave her inheritance to her, not to her Lhasa Apsos.
- Lhasa Apso are said to bring luck, hence the saying “Lucky Lhasa”.[12]“.
- Singer Arturo Paz owns a Lhasa Apso named Coco, seen on Tiger Beat.
- Actress/Singer-Songwriter Keke Palmer has a Lhasa Apso named Rusty, seen in a picture on MTV Cribs.
- A Lhasa Apso is both a major character and a plot device in the Newbery Award-winning 1948 children’s novel, Daughter of the Mountains, by Louise Rankin (ISBN 978-0140363357).
- Singer Gwen Stefani had a Lhasa Apso dog called Lamb/Meggan.
- A Lhasa appears in Disney’s animated feature film Lady and the Tramp as the pound dog Peg.
Thanks Rose!
Posted: August 20, 2010 Filed under: Apso Aficionados, Lotsa Lhasa Info Leave a commentI haven’t gone away. Really. I haven’t gone away. Things have been moving quickly with the Native Stock Committee. Right now my computer is devoted to that immense project. The project won’t be over by the end of August, but another big deadline will be. Meanwhile I appreciate ‘quick picks’ like this one Rose sent:
Just came across this today; thought you would be interested.
Blog: Cherrybrook Show Dog, Grooming and Pet Supplies
Post: Breed of the Week – Lhasa Apso
Here’s the link.
Downward-Facing Dog…for the Dog
Posted: July 27, 2010 Filed under: Lotsa Lhasa Info 1 CommentText from the July-August 2010 issue
For some dogs, being man’s best friend includes being man’s exercise partner. Involving you dog in your fitness routine can motivate you to stay active, as well as keep your dog fit and healthy.
Now many yoga studios are including dogs in the ancient practice to create dog – or yoga with dogs – for a fitness experience different than your typical jog in the park.
Using stretches, massage, and mediation, doga incorporates dogs into many traditional yoga positions, such as chaturanga, the sun salutation, and – of course – the downward-facing dogs.
Some dog owners attribute the dog’s additional weight to deepening their stretch. Others believe including dogs in yoa sissions further reduces stress and improves the dog’s circulation through massage.
But most dog owners will agree that the primary benefit of doga is additional bonding time with their pet. After all, traditional yoga is about harmony and union of all beings – humans and animal alike.
Photos found at DogaDog.
Fish Oil Better than Flax Oil for Dogs
Posted: July 16, 2010 Filed under: Lotsa Lhasa Info Leave a commentLeaving for the weekend…without pre-scheduled blog posts. Until next week, I leave you with this from Katy:
http://www.vitalchoice.com/product/omega-3-salmon-oil/liquid-sockeye-salmon-oil-8-fluid-oz
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> http://www.betterlife.com/prod_home_page.asp?prod_id=37002
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> The VitalChoice product includes A and D. Naturally occurring I believe. I
> didn’t compare amounts to other foods in the USDA Nutrient Database; you’ll
> have to do that yourself.
What about flaxseed oil? Doesn’t it have the same benefit?
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Nope, not for dogs.
What flaxseed has is a precursor to linolenic acid: alpha linolenic acid. Because this oil is plant-based, it converts very inefficiently to Omega 3, losing as much as 97% of its value.
Flaxseed and FSO are counterproductive for carnivores; generally acting as an inflammatory, the very thing Omega 3 is fed to reduce.
No plant-based oil will have the benefits of any animal-based oil, for a dog.
Kunza at FleetFire Timbers 