Dogs and Cats

Cats and dogs are not natural enemies. Well mannered house dogs are kind to their house cat companions.

House cats appreciate house dogs that keep away strange cats and predators.

Warm Enough to Swim in December

Shyla is a golden retriever/labrador retriever mix. She loves to swim when the weather is warm. She is warming herself in the sun before joining Nike and Skecher in the pool.

Skecher from the Sunny Hills of Fullerton

Skecher is a chocolate colored Labrador Retriever. She loves to run, swim, and retrieve. Labrador Retrievers are powerful swimmers. This breed loves water and children.

Nike the Yellow Labrador

Nike is a smart house dog. Nike brings his bowl to his people at dinner time.

Merry Christmas

Seatbelts for Dogs

Dogs should be restrained in the car to prevent them from bumping the driver or jumping out of the car.

Dogs that are nervous in the car may feel safer riding in a crate. If your crate is too big for your car, dog seatbelts are available. They fit like a harness and can be attached to the regular seatbelt.

Down Stay

A well mannered house dog should know how to down and stay. This is important for taking pictures and safety.

Cool Weather in Orange County

The weather in Orange County has been a little cool in the morning. Some house dogs from Orange County are wearing holiday sweaters on their morning walks.

Dog Furniture

Dog furniture such as beds, couches, and crates give dogs a place to call their own. Well trained house dogs will go to their special place when guests arrive, rather than slobber on the guests and knock them over.

This yellow Labrador Retriever is a well trained house dog.

Snowflake is a Bichon Frise (Bee-shahn Free-zay)

These little white dogs are often clipped lion style. The Bichon Frise has a lot of hair on top of the head that creates a mane like crown. The nose is prominent and black.

This cheerful breed is centuries old and was kept by nobility in France. The Bichon Frise is gentle, sensitive, and playful. This is an affectionate breed that makes a wonderful parlor dog.

The Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier is an American breed. This is a tough little dog. The Boston Terrier in the photograph is running with the big dogs at the dog park.

The Boston Terrier weighs less than 25 pounds and is either brindle with white markings or black with white markings. The short coat is easy to care for.

This friendly little dog gets along with other dogs and cats when properly socialized. The Boston Terrier is an alert watch dog and a fine companion.

Shyla

Shyla enjoys being an Orange County house dog.

The Beagle

The Beagle is one of the oldest breeds of hounds. Beagles are less than 16 inches tall and weigh between 18 and 30 pounds.

Beagles need minimal grooming. This is a happy breed that enjoys running with the hounds or playing with children.

Huntington Dog Beach in Orange County, CA

Some dogs like to go out into the deep water and swim.

Dogs that like to run enjoy sprinting back and forth through the break water.

A small fluffy dog likes to stand on the beach and bark orders.

Plato

"The disposition of noble dogs is to be gentle with people they know and the opposite with people they don't know... How, then, can the dog be anything other than a lover of learning since it defines what's its own and what's alien." - Plato

Labradoodle at Fresno Dog Park

To the north of Orange County and just below the entrance to Yosemite is Fresno. This area has grown a lot. On our last visit we saw a lot of new shopping centers, homes, parks, schools, and a Fresno Dog Park.

This Labradoodle is owned by a family that is originally from Orange County. Allergies in the family made the labradoodle a good choice. This breed does not shed, but needs to be clipped regularly. Labradoodles are clean house dogs.

Enjoying Dog Beach

Rottweilers are one of the breeds frequently seen at dog beach. Although not typically thought of as a water dog, they are very strong swimmers.

A well trained and socialized Rottweiler makes a nice house dog.

Book Review - Salty Dogs

Salty Dogs is a book about Dogs at the Beach. The book has a lot of pictures and is enjoyable to read. You can see this book at http://saltydogs-thebook.blogspot.com

This book would make a great coffee table book.

Dog Friendly Shopping Centers

Fashion Island in Newport Beach is a dog friendly shopping center. Many of the stores allow well behaved dogs and even put out water bowls for them.

Here is a family shopping at the Apple Store. The dogs that shop at this mall come in all shapes and sizes. Some little dogs ride in carriages that resemble baby carriages.

Fashion Island is located on the coast of Newport Beach. The dogs that frequent Fashion Island are well groomed just like their people.

The Samoyed

The Samoyed dog is a working dog, with a long white coat, erect ears, and a tail that curls over his back. This breed is very photogenic. Samoyeds always appear to be smiling. The Samoyed is a 50 to 65 pound dog with a long history of being used for sledding, guarding, and as a companion.

Owners of this dog spend a lot of time and money on grooming. The long white coat needs to be brushed regularly to keep it clean, tangle free, and shiny. This is not a good breed for a fussy housekeeper. Samoyeds shed their long white hair.

The texture of Samoyed fur provides maximum protection from the elements. Some owners save the dog fur from their dog brushes. Samoyed fur can be spun into elegant wool and used to make warm clothing.

The Samoyed has worked and lived closely with humans for centuries and is people-oriented. Ancient nomads used this beautiful breed to herd reindeer. Samoyeds like to pull, run, and chase. This is a breed that loves to work and needs daily exercise.

This herding dog does well competing in Obedience and Agility Trials. They are ideal dogs for active people, who like to spend a lot of time outdoors with their dog.

The Border Terrier

The Border Terrier was originally bred in Great Britain to go after vermin that steal sheep. He is about 10 inches at the shoulder and weighs 10 to 15 pounds.

The Border Terrier is alert, confident, and makes an excellent watch dog. This breed does well in Obedience and Agility Trials.

Don't let the cute pink sweater fool you. This is a tough dog that can follow horses and run with the big dogs.