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Welcome to Crazy for Dogs!
Sirius of the Week
Flurry is a registered Jack Russell spayed female.
She is the quintessential Jack Russell--very active, loves to hunt
for mice, squirrels, and any other critters. She feels obligated
to keep the birds from the back yard and spends considerable time
driving them from bush to bush. Last summer she also discovered
that she loves to swim.
Visit all our Previous Stars of the Week
(Sirius == the Dog Star). Share your dog's story...Email us your dog's photo and
short biography today!
Don't forget to stop by next week to see our new Star -- press Control-D
to bookmark this site.
Previous Siriuses... If your dog has already been a star of the week,
feel free to send *NEW* pictures to share. We'd be happy to put them
on the homepage for others to enjoy.
Dog Insurance
Thinking about getting a
pet stroller?
Beware of Internet Puppy Scams: Unfortunately, unscrupulous people have been sending emails offering to sell pedigree puppies (bulldogs, pugs, and others). Similar phony websites are also on the web. These emails and websites are fake. They are designed to cheat you out of your money either by never sending you the puppy or by sending you a different dog from what you paid for. Your best bet: If you want a purebred, contact a local breed-specific rescue group. Or if you just want a new best friend, save a life from your local animal pound.
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts for Dog Lovers
More styles and dog breeds here...
Say "No!" to puppy mills through
these CafePress products...
Dog Posters!
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If you're looking for some great dog pictures, allposters.com has thousands (and thousands!) of art prints,
posters, magnets, notecards, and other goodies. We've gathered the dog-themed items here,
and have separated out some of them into price categories.
Around 300 are
priced under 10
dollars (be patient for that page to download!). And about 600 are between
$10-$25. Lots of different
styles -- whimsical, realistic, artistic, funny -- something for every
taste. Many different breeds are represented, too.
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A visit from Fenris (January 2000):
I know I'm cute
A visit from Lola (September 2002):
I like agility!
How good is your memory? Your powers of
observation? Your concentration? Find out by playing our
Do you know the name of the "butterfly" dog? Do you know your sighthounds?
Would you enjoy a little puzzle hunt around this site? If yes,
try our puzzle!
(The puzzle opens in a new window so you can still access the rest of this
site easily.)
Word Scrambles games. Can you unscramble the words?
Crazy for Dogs
WordSearch Game!
Looking for information on dog parks? Try searching through this
dog park guide.
How many dogs do you have? Please take our poll:
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The Daily Dog:
Your guide to caring for, understanding and loving your dog! Check it out!
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Dear site visitors: If your dog ever has a medical problem or emergency,
PLEASE take him/her to the veterinarian right away. Professional help should
always be your first choice and should be made without delay.
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The friend you've been waiting for is at your local animal shelter.
No more homeless pets! Adopt a shelter pet. Get started by
visiting PetFinder.org.
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IMPORTANT! If you haven't had your dog checked for heartworms, call your
veterinarian and make an appointment today! Heartworms are fatal -- but can
be easily prevented. Do your dog -- and yourself -- a kindness... have your dog
checked right away.
It appears that dogs can develop renal failure from
eating grapes and raisins. So, to be on the safe side, do not give your
dog grapes or raisins as treats. You can read more at these links:
ASPCA
Animal Poison Control Center Toxicology Bulletins: Grapes and Raisins in Dogs
Also from the ASPCA
The
Wrath of Grapes (A PDF document)
Animal Poison Control 24-hour hotline: 1-800-548-2423
Please consider donating to help animals. There are many good organizations, but here are two:
ASPCA -- 866-275-3925
Humane Society of the United States -- 888-259-5431
Search this site:
 Want to shop online? Check out these
online shopping tips.
A sampling of great posters and art prints...
Test your dog knowledge -- take our
QUIZ!
Some Dog Facts
- "Badger" = a type of hair coloring that contains a blending of brown, black, white, and gray.
- Dogs bark to say that there is something strange happening and to be alert. The barking signals that something is happening -- such as someone arriving; once the new arrival has been identified, either a greeting takes place or an attack.
- "Canines" = Pointed molars in the upper and in the lower jaws.
- "Action" = the way a dog moves.
- The AKC Toy class includes the Chihuahua, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Pug, Shih Tzu, and Yorkshire Terrier breeds.
- A young dog has only 28 milk teeth -- incisors, canines, and premolars, but no molars.
- "Setter" = A type of dog that has long hair and that freezes when it spots game, only moving when commanded to flush out the game.
- The Samoyed originated on the Artic Steppes of Siberia and were bred to be sled dogs and herders of reindeer
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