As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, I’d like to pause to acknowledge the patriotic dogs that helped shape our country. After all, as every dog knows, behind every great human is an even more awesome pup. From being the constant companions of patriots during the early days of our country, to […]
On this Memorial Day weekend as we honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice, please pause to also remember our smallest soldiers who selflessly served our country. Dogs have served alongside US soldiers during every major conflict since the American Revolution to the present day. Yet more often than not their names […]
Today is Patriots’ Day. A state holiday observed in Massachusetts and Maine commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War, which took place on April 19, 1775. Throughout the day today in Lexington and Concord there will be reenactments of this epic battle. But for those of […]
In honor of President’s Day, I would like to pay tribute to the important role of First Dog of the United States. These patriotic pups have stood by their owners’ side greeting foreign dignitaries, presiding over meetings in the Oval Office, and have occasionally provided comic relief to take reporters’ attention away from the President. […]
In honor of National Golden Retriever Day, which was yesterday, February 3rd, I thought I would share with you some fun facts about our favorite breed. The first Golden Retrievers were bred in 1868 by Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth, at his Scottish Highlands estate of Guisachan. In his quest for the […]
In honor of Thanksgiving, I would like to share with you the adventures of the dogs who accompanied the Pilgrims to Plymouth Plantation. Among the 100 passengers and 30 crew members on the Mayflower there were at least two dogs. Unfortunately William Bradford is silent on the contributions of dogs to the new colony in his […]
An ice age puppy mummy has been found in the Canadian frozen tundra! This astonishingly well-preserved wolf pup was found by gold miners near Dawson City in the Yukon. Initially thought to be a dog, due to it’s easily recognizable paws, tail and canine features, scientists soon realized it was an estimated eight week old wolf […]
It’s no secret that dogs love car rides. Every year countless dogs head out on the open road to drive across the country with their owners. However, do you know who is the first dog to go on a cross country road trip in America? That honor goes to Bud, an American Pit Bull Terrier! […]
This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Golden Retrievers! In 1868, in his quest for the prefect gun dog and retriever for sportsmen, Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, also more easily remembered as Lord Tweedmouth, bred a Yellow Wavy-coated Retriever with a Tweed Water Spaniel, a now extinct breed, at his estate in the Scottish Highlands. Thus […]
In honor of Independence Day, here are a few historic sites with a patriotic past that are dog friendly. To plan your visit, including directions, weather forecast, photos and more, please click on the highlighted name. Also for more historic locations, please visit our Dog Friendly Places page, where you’ll find dog beaches, hiking trails, […]
