Forgot about this blog

I haven't been on here for some time.  I actually forgot I had this till it showed up in my news feed on Facebook as a "Would you like to share this memory?" Post.  If you are still following this blog and would like more updates on Jasper, which there are a few, or any other information on the Brittany breed please feel free to comment and let me know and I will do my best to update here on a semi regular basis. If you are looking for specifics about the breed that you would like me to post, please feel free to also let me know.  Thanks!

Some Health Issues with Brittany Dogs

The Brittany is a generally healthy breed, but like all dogs, there can be some problems that may arrise later in the animlas life.  Some of the health issues that may afflict Brittanys include PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), hip dysplasia, heart defects, epilepsy, glaucoma, and skin problems, such as allergies.

The above information was gathered from the following websites:

puppiesndogs.com

gmbrittanyspaniels

Dangerous Foods for Dogs

With the Easter holiday upon us, I thought I'd share some foods that are dangerous to our four legged furry friends.  According to WebMD, here is a list of some of the foods that are not safe to feed pets:

• Avocado
• Alcohol (beer, liquor, wine, etc.)
• Onions and Garlic
• Coffee, Tea and other caffeine
• Grapes, Raisins, Persimmons, Peaches, Plums
• Milk and other Dairy Products
• Macadamia nuts, Candy, Gum, Chocolate
• Fat Trimmings and Bones
• Raw Eggs, Raw Meat, Raw Fish
• Salt, Sugary Foods and Drinks
• Yeast Dough

The website also gives a list of spices kept in pantry cupboards that will harm animals and also suggests against giving dogs medicines designed for humans, as they can be harmful also.  It then goes on to suggest certain human foods and fruits that are ok to give to animals.  If you’d like to read the article in more detail the website is:

Dangerous Foods That Dogs Should Never Eat

Brittanys on point video

I found this video on YouTube with three Brittany's pointing a bird.  I though it was pretty neat, so I figured I'd share.

Jasper's afraid of thunderstorms

I had to chuckle to myself earlier in the week when we had the nasty thunder/lightning/hail storm.  I was laying in bed watching tv when the storm began.  I thought nothing of the storm and was hoping the power didn't go out in the middle of my show.

To my suprise, I heard the jingle of Jaspers collar tags and within seconds, he had jumped into bed with me and curled up right in front of me and started trembling and whining as it was hailing and storming outside.  I giggled because I found the situation funny, but at the same time I felt bad for him because he had no clue what was going on.  I guess he may have thought whatever was going on outside was going to come in and get him.  I talked to him and patted him on the head a few times, which seemed to calm him down till the storm blew over.  Once it did, he jumped off the bed and went about his "merry dog way" as if nothing had happened. 

another Brittany rescue organization

While browsing online I found another Brittany rescue organization.  They are the NBRAN (National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network).  I've never heard of this organization but did check out their website.

According to their website they are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and a network of caring and dedicated volunteers in the United States and Canada who are passionate for dog rescue, especially the Brittany.

If you'd like to check out their website, it is: http://nbran.org/

Brittanys on Dogster

If anyone has not been on http://www.dogster.com/, you should really check it out.  There is alot of good information on things to not feed your pet and ways to network with other dog owners.  I have been registerd on Dogster for some time with Jasper.  I really enjoy reading the discussion forums they have.  Here are a few things they have listed on their site about Brittanys:

• 1,394 Brittanys on Dogster
• The breed is very welcoming.
• Gets along with everyone in family
• Very charming when guests come over
• Eager to please and easy to train
• People-oriented dogs
• Healthy Brittany can live to be 12 years old

If you would like to read more about what the site has to say about the breed, please visit:

http://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/Brittany