Utopia Ranch: Kinky Friedman’s Dog Haven

Yesterday, as can happen in life, I took a wrong turn on the way to Utopia, ending up instead on a dead-end dirt road. So I turned around, drove back through my own dust, took a different road and finally spotted the driveway I was looking for — the one into Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, founded by mystery novelist, … Read more

Real Housewife’s Pink Dog Food Is Drawing Some Less Than Stellar Reviews

We’re sure she meant well, but “Real Housewives of Dallas” star Kameron Westcott’s new dog food line is getting some harsh reviews. Westcott is new to the series, and one of the plot lines it follows has revolved around her efforts to develop and market a bubblegum pink dog food brand called SparkleDog. The new … Read more

Why Dogs Are Smarter Than Wolves

dog vs wolves

An Oregon State University scientist’s study, published yesterday, is drawing a lot of attention for concluding (as scientific studies often do) the obvious: The longer dogs live with us, the more dependent they become on us, and, as a result, their problem-solving and survival skills aren’t what they were back when they were wolves. Not … Read more

Former Vick Dog Meets Third Graders – Pit Bull That Was Part of Michael Vick’s

Still bearing scars on his chest and front legs, Hector, a pit bull that was part of Michael Vick’s dogfighting operation, mingled with third-graders Tuesday at the Barack and Michelle Obama Learning Elementary School in St. Paul. Hector, one of 52 dogs rescued from the NFL quarterback’s dogfighting operation, is now a registered therapy dog. … Read more

What is a Yorkie Mixed With A Poodle?

What is a Yorkie Poo mixed with?

Introduction So, what is a yorkie is mixed with a poodle? Simply put, a yorkshire terrier and poodle mixed together is called a yorkie poo. The Yorkie Poodle mix is considered an excellent lap dog for seniors and young children alike because they don’t require much exercise to keep them happy (though they do enjoy … Read more