Holiday Decorations That Could Pose Dangers to Your Dogs

Good to keep in mind

http://www.pages01.net/americankennelclub/yourakc2013/12_dangers/?spMailingID=7517538&spUserID=MjQzMjMyMDYyMDYS1&spJobID=187722343&spReportId=MTg3NzIyMzQzS0

Canine Mythbusters

Check out the sweet Staffy in the top right corner,
and these myths busted!

http://www.pages01.net/americankennelclub/yourakc2013/12_myth/?spMailingID=7517538&spUserID=MjQzMjMyMDYyMDYS1&spJobID=187722343&spReportId=MTg3NzIyMzQzS0

Litter # 1 Turns 2

A very happy 2nd birthday to Clover's Litter #1 (let's recap)

Pennylane celebrated today!!!!

Here's some cute puppy pictures of them growing up

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUPPIES, love Tuff Love Kennels

Dogs and Kids

An interesting article on supervising your dog and kids

http://www.robinkbennett.com/2013/08/19/why-supervising-dogs-and-kids-doesnt-work/

The Nature of Things

Super cool show about dogs.  You'll be amazed at what they can do, and what they can't!!
There's more to dog than fetching and rolling over; how did they get from our caves and campfires, into our beds??

http://www.cbc.ca/player/Shows/Shows/The+Nature+of+Things/ID/2419799184/

Snuggle up with your favourite pup and watch it!

And the most aggressive dog winner is...

http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/07/the-3-most-aggressive-dog-breeds-revealed-pit-bulls-rottweilers-youll-be-surprised/

Jersey

Got this new pic of Jersey and an awesome update too!

She is 31 lbs and just finished her first heat.  

Since she is so mature now, she has become more confident, calmer, 

more focused and affectionate, but hasn't lost any of the 

naughtiness when she gets her mind set on getting your attention!

She spends most of her weekdays in the studio as the official chair warmer and company greeter to everyone that comes in. 

She has many friends in Gastown and Strathcona of both the 2 and 4 legged variety - 

she is particularly enamoured with a large Burmese Sheep Dog 

named Lola who isn't quite sure how to deal with her.

Jersey is such a sweet heart, keep an eye out for her around the neighbourhood

Dune

Dune was a special pup from the moment she was born.  

She had a hard time latching on in the first 24 hours, but Super Mom Clover separated her from the group and brought her to me, to help little Duner get a little boost of strength to help compete with the bigger pups.  Dune was the runt of the litter!

But you wouldn't be able to tell now.  She is full of energy, growing into her skin and obviously sooooooo cute.  

Look at these new pics I just got.

Dune Dogger

Sweet little Dune came by for a visit the other day, wow, she is looking great!  

She is super cute and Clover still loves her.  

Nugget is out in White Rock while she is in heat, and I need a Nugget replacement, hummm...can I keep Dune???  She seems to fit right in!

Like Mother, Like Son

Clover                                         Lincoln

Lincoln

Don't let his serious face fool you, Lincoln is a silly boy too!  

Lincoln splits his time between home and a film truck, 

where he gets ALOT of extra attention.

                                                                                                                    Big smiles

He may also have a bit of a thing for shoes....no, actually I think it is his owner that does!!

 So stoic

He likes to go to the beach and he loves to give kisses!

Thanksgiviner

Turkey necks and naps on the couch.

Happy Thanksgiving

Dogs in Costumes

Bat Man & Robin

The Joker 

Tripleman Centipede

80's Night

Hole Shot

The Joker Photobombing

Big Brother Love

 Our friends came by Pender to meet the new darling puppy, and shot some vid of... 

The Day that Freja came to Canada.  

While we waited for the new adopted owners to come get her, we set her loose in the yard with Frisco. Freja was obviously part jaw-smacking-crocodile (remember those days) and Frisco quickly showed her who was boss...in a loving-big-brotherly Staffy way

Frisco VS Freja

https://vimeo.com/76664738

Are we there yet?

RIP Rufus

Yes, it is true, I have some very sad news.  This summer, our poor little Rufus slipped off a dock and got trapped underneath and unfortunately drowned.  It was a very tragic and unfortunate accident and of course left his owners devastated...and left us pretty shook up also.  Of all the pups, Rufus was a regular at the E Pender Street Dojo.  

He was so silly, and lived up to the name of Rufus the Doofus, with his goofy smile and playful nature.  Rufus was a best friend, amazing companion and good-natured representative of the Staffy breed.  He was a superstar around the DTES, and had many homeless friends that came to see him on the daily.  

Rufus will never be forgotten as he was truly a special Staffy, with his soft kisses and goofy gait, he melted a lot of hearts and will always be our Doofus.

We Love You Rufus

Forever and Always