DOGS

Where there are people there are dogs and people like dogs for all sorts of reasons because they do a great job for man especially by guarding their homes and property. A dog is fun to be with , a good companion to share a game or a walk or just sitting together. A creature who thinks he/she is human.

The affection between man and dog is mutual. We love them as much as they love us and there is no relationship the same as man and any other domesticated creature.Why dog should be willing to stay with man without running away as all other animals, is one of the freaks of nature and has paid dividends for both.

Yorkshire Terriers The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most sought after small dog-small in size but large is character with a personality. He/she amuses itself making for few demands with the exception of grooming. This breed was not always as small as it is today. A man made dog during the Industrial Revolution in Scotland and England, it was once a much larger dog weighing between 12 and 14 pounds. It was bred to go into the coal mines to eleviate rats and verman.

The selective breeding of the Paisley Terrier (now extinct) the Skye Terrier and the Maltese are part of it's genetic structure.

The Yorkshire Terrier was introduced to the show ring in Yorkshire in 1886 by the British kennel Club. Today, a Standard for Showing can be located at the Canadian kennel Club and any C.K.C Registered Club.

Pet Quality Yorkshire Terriers are perfect for empty nesters and people living alone but I would be neglectful in not reminding you that allowing strangers or small children to play with this small dog could result in serious accidents.

Grow Old With Dogs

When I grow old... I will wear soft gray sweatshirts..

and a bandana over my silver hair...

I will spend my social security checks on wine and my dogs.

I will sit in my house on my well worn chair and listen to my dogs breathing.

I will sneak out in the middle of a warm summer night

and take my dogs for a run, if my old bones will allow..

When people come to call ,

I will smile and nod as I show them my dogs..

and talk of them and about them..

the so beloved of the past and the ones so beloved of today..

I will still work hard cleaning after them, mopping and feeding them and

whispering their names in a soft loving way.

I will wear the gleaming sweat on my throat, like a jewel and I will be an

embarassment to all.. especially my family..

who have not yet found the peace

in being free to have dogs as best friends..

These friends who always wait at any hour for your footfall..

and eagerly jump to their feet out of a sound sleep, to

greet you as if you are God

with warm eyes full of adoring love and hope that you will always stay.

I'll hug their big strong necks..

I'll kiss their dear sweet heads..

and whisper in their very special company..

I look in the Mirror..

and see I am getting old.. This is the kind of person I am..

and have always been.

Loving dogs is easy,

they are a part of me.

Please accept me for who I am.

My dogs appreciate my presence in their lives..
 
When I am old this will be important to me..

You will understand when you are old

if you have dogs to love too.

(Author Unknown) .

 How old is your dog in human years?

Age                           Breeds 

                                          Small         Medium            Large 

 1                       15              15                    15

 2                       24              24                    24

 3                       28              28                    28

 4                       32              32                    32

 5                       36              36                    36

 6                       40              42                    45 

 7                       44              47                    50 

 8                       48              51                    55

 9                       52              56                    61

10                      56              60                    66 

11                      60              65                    72

12                      64              69                    77

13                      68              74                    82

14                      72              78                    88

15                      76              83                    93

16                      80              87                    100+

17                      84              92

18                      88              96

19                      92             100+  

20                    100+