Welcome
to the
Dog Domain
A Dog's Bill of Rights
I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.
I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisioner of my behavior.
I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my family.
I have the right to special time with my people.
I have the right to breed responsibly, if at all.
I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
I have the right to be forgiven.
I have the right to die with dignity.
Author Unknown
Some dog breeds noted for their:
| PLAYFULNESS | TRAINABILITY | LOW SHEDDING |
|---|
| English Springer Spaniel | Bernese Mountain Dog | Bichon Frise |
| Golden Retriever | Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Boston Terrier |
| Irish Setter | German Shepherd | Boxer |
| Labrador Retriever | Golden Retriever | Doberman Pinscher |
| Poodle | Labrador Retriever | Italian Greyhound |
| Shetland Sheepdog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Miniature Schnauzer |
| West Highland White Terrier | Poodle | Poodle |
| | Scottish Terrier |
| | West Highland White Terrier |
| SLOW TO BARK | GOOD WITH KIDS |
|---|
| Akita | Bernese Mountain Dog |
| Boston Terrier | Boxer |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Bulldog |
| Italian Greyhound | Bull Mastiff |
| Newfoundland | Golden Retriever |
| Rottweiler | Labrador Retriever |
| Siberian Husky | Newfoundland |
| Whippet |
Taken from an article in the magazine:
First
Dog I.Q. Test
Greetings With Love from a Lonely Dog
I wish someone would tell me what it is that I've done wrong.
Why do I have to stay chained up and be left alone so long?
They seemed so glad to have me when I came here as a pup.
The Master said he'd train me as a Champion and a friend.
The Mistress said she'd never fear to left alone again.
The children said they'd feed me and brush me every day.
They'd play with me and walk me if I would only stay.
But now the Master "hasn't time", the Mistress says I shed-
She doesn't want me in the house, not even to be fed.
The children never walk me.They always say "not now".
I wish that I could please them.Won't someone tell me how?
All I had, you see, was love. I wish they explain
Why they said they wanted me, and then left me on a chain?
Author Unknown
Painting is (c)Tom Sierak and used with his permission
by Moon and Back Graphics to construct this set.
