Dogs are taking over the world! Okay, maybe not the whole world, but they are definitely making a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. You’ve probably seen pictures of famous dogs on social media with millions of followers, and now some of them are getting movie deals and even book deals. It seems like anything a dog does is adorable and worth following, and we can’t get enough of their antics.
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Check out the World Dog Surfing Championship 2022
The World Dog Surfing Championship was held last weekend at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California. First held in 2016, this year marks the 7th year “Where the Top Dog Surfers come together”. This first event only had five dogs competing in two weight classes.
Fanny The Bernese Mountain Dog Is Literally Turning White and She Looks Amazing
Fanny is a Bernese Mountain Dog that once looked like every other Berny out there. She had the traditional black coat with a fluffy white chest and bright white socks. But to the owners surprise, the coat started changing.
Lady Gaga’s dognapper arrested 5 months after being released by mistake
In February 2021, Koji and Gustav, two of Lady Gaga’s three French bulldogs, were kidnapped at gunpoint, with one of the suspects shooting her dog walker in the lung. Her Frenchie Miss Asia was left and comforted the dog walker until help arrived. Thankfully, the dogs were returned and the brave dog walker recovered (which you can read about on our profile of Lady Gaga).
Hugo The Malamute on learning to hive five, what can go wrong?
Malamutes. They’re big sled dogs known for their strength, endurance, and fun loving nature. Known to reach an average size of around 90 to 130 lbs, these big furry beasts are no joke.
The Story of Greyfriars Bobby, the dog that stayed by his owner’s grave for 14 years
Image via Wikimedia / Public Domain Born in 1855, Bobby, better known as Greyfriars Bobby, was a very very good boy and a Skye terrier (With recent news suggesting he was actually a Dandie Dinmont terrier). His story starts with a gardener named John gray and his family moving to the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. Gray couldn’t find work as a gardener and ended up working as a night watchman.
The Story of Mike, The Bartending Dog
Mike, a sheep dog-terrier mix, whose bartending skills made him a legend that’s still remembered after 80 years! He worked at the tavern at the Bowser Hotel on Vancouver Island in the late 1930s/early 1940s. (Via Vancouver Archives) And what we want to make clear is Mike was a LEGIT bartender, not just some dog who hung out at the bar getting free treats and pets. On command, Mike would deliver a bottle of beer to a table and place it upright.
Rescue dog survives 45 days on the run despite attempts to catch him, earns nickname “Einstein”
Marco, aka Einstein, is a rescue dog who had a rough start to life in China, before being brought to Canada for a new life. His past is unknown, but what we do know is he’s clearly an outdoor enthusiast and survival expert! He arrived in Squamish, a beautiful mountain town close to Whislter, Canada’s top ski destination and one of the world’s best.
Tucker Budzyn The Golden Retriever – Awards, an IMDB Profile, an App, and More
Many will know of the famous Tucker Budzyn. He is a Michigan based Golden Retriever with 20 million collective subscribers across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. His hilarious and wholesome antics from taste testing foods to raising a family have left a trail Tucker obsessed fans from around the world.
whataboutbunny – A Talking Dog, No Seriously, It’s a Talking Dog That Uses Buttons
The average canine is capable of learnings around 165 words, and some breeds like Border Collies, Poodles, and German Shepherds can learn closer to 250 words with special training. We are talking about understanding those words, or commands, then possibly reacting to them. This leads to the next question, how many words can a dog learn to speak? – Or press in Bunny’s case.
Mr. Happy Face – World’s Ugliest Dog of 2022
The title of “World’s Ugliest Dog” has been announced at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California. The contest has been going on for nearly 50 years after a brief two year gap during the pandemic lockdowns. This year, a 17-year-old Chihuahua mix from Arizona named Mr.