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Dog Surf-A-Thon 2009

Posted on July 20, 2009 by ADogsLife

Surf’s up this September 13 at the annual Dog Surf-A-Thon in San Diego. Both dog surfers and human surfers are welcome at this fundraising event for Helen Woodward Animal Center. Below, check out the scene at last year’s event – … Continue reading →

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Surf Dog Competition 2009

Posted on June 30, 2009 by ADogsLife

Sixty dogs competed this year in San Diego’s annual surf dog competition – which raised $15,000 for a poverty-prevention charity called Modest Needs. The winners? A Jack Russell Terrier named Buddy took top honors in the Under-40-Pound category, and a … Continue reading →

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World’s Ugliest Dog 2009

Posted on June 30, 2009 by ADogsLife

This past weekend, the Sonoma-Marin Fair’s annual World’ Ugliest Dog Contest pitted Chinese Crested Hairless pooches against muts, a Pug and a Boxer mix. (Last year, A Dog’s Life was a proud sponsor of the competition.) After being dominated the … Continue reading →

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“Wiener Takes All” Screenings

Posted on June 1, 2009 by ADogsLife

“Wiener Takes All” – a so-called dogumentary about the dachshund-racing circuit – is a must-see for all dog lovers. If you live in Portland, or anywhere nearby, drop everything and go see it June 13, 14, 20, or 21. It’s … Continue reading →

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Surf Dog Contest

Posted on May 23, 2009 by ADogsLife

We’ve decided it’s time to whet your appetite for the upcoming Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition, which takes place June 20th in San Diego. Last year 60 pooches competed in three categories: small dogs, big dogs, and tandem … Continue reading →

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133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Posted on February 8, 2009 by ADogsLife

Set your TiVos: the Westminster Dog Show kicks off tomorrow! The canine competition will be broadcast Monday February 9 and Tuesday February 10 on USA and CNBC. Who will follow in Uno the beagle’s paw-steps? Click here for the tv-viewing … Continue reading →

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A Family of Dog Handlers

Posted on February 8, 2009 by ADogsLife

When they were growing up on a ranch near San Antonio, the Livingston siblings had horses, dogs, peacocks and guinea hens. All three of them gravitated toward the dogs. And now they’re among the top dog handlers in the country, … Continue reading →

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Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month

Posted on October 10, 2008 by ADogsLife

The ASPCA has designated October Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month. If you’re thinking about it, there’s no time like the present!

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Bark For the Cure

Posted on August 13, 2008 by ADogsLife

Mark your calendars! Bark for the Cure, a 5K run/walk to raise money for canine cancer awareness will take place in LA’s Griffith Park on Saturday, October 4.

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A Dog’s Life at Henri Bendel

Posted on July 29, 2008 by ADogsLife

For the next week we’ll be set up in the front foyer of Henri Bendel boutique in NYC with a selection of treats for sale and a photo booth (we’ll be snapping photos of all doggie shoppers). It’s a week-long … Continue reading →

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Wiener Nationals 2008

Posted on July 21, 2008 by ADogsLife

We’re standing by for the results of this highly competitive race, held on Saturday.

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Extra Points for Drooling

Posted on June 23, 2008 by ADogsLife

The World’s Ugliest Dog Competition (sponsored by A Dog’s Life) concluded on Friday, with the title going to Gus, a Chinese crested from Florida with three legs, one eye, and no hair! Fifteen cringe-worthy dogs competed in this year’s event, … Continue reading →

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Eeew!

Posted on June 16, 2008 by ADogsLife

Voting is underway for the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, sponsored by A Dog’s Life. The contenders are… how shall we put this?… absolutely hideous. You can help select the winner by voting online (polls close at midnight July 17th). The … Continue reading →

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Best In Show

Posted on June 16, 2008 by ADogsLife

At the Nuts for Mutts dog show and pet fair in Los Angeles two weeks ago we met an adorable two-legged dog named Kandu. We later read that Kandu had won Best Kisser and Best in Show. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Walk For the Underdog

Posted on May 22, 2008 by ADogsLife

We had a fabulous time at the Walk for the Underdog event in Los Angeles on Sunday. There was music, there was pizza, there were 50 dachshunds. What more could you ask for? We were there schmoozing with various dogs … Continue reading →

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