It’s Christmas Eve day! What better time than this for some dogs decorating the tree?

Who doesn’t love watching puppies play on a Friday morning?! Just wait until the puppies meet the resident cat – too cute!

(Ottawa Dog of the Week for July 20th/09)

“I researched for a long time what breed of dog would be best for me, and the answer always came back to a pug. They are funny, clever, affectionate companions, and usually great with other pets and children. I love their wrinkly little faces, sideways walk, and curly, cinnamon-bun tails! I had to wait several years but I finally got my pug! Satchmo is the sweetest little guy! I got him as a puppy at 11 weeks old, and he is now 2 years old.

Wherever I go, you will usually find him there, half a step behind me. He is a lot of fun to hang out with, up for anything from rides in the car, going to Nannie’s, playing in the dog park, going for long walks in the Arboretum, or cuddling on the couch watching TV. He understands over 30 people words, including all of his toys by name: Kong, Hedgehog, Lion, and NewToy (its not new anymore, but the name stuck!) The kitties are not so convinced of his awesomeness, but he has learned that they don’t mind him when he’s on his best behaviour.

He loves going to the cottage in the summer, where he runs all-day with his doggie-cousins, and swims in the lake. Not many pugs like to swim, but he gets right in there and paddles around to play with us in the water and to cool off. He likes to stick his tongue out when he swims. He loves to have visitors over; his snorts, wiggles, and “pug-run” make him the clown of the party! Everyone who meets him loves Satchmo’s quirky, loveable character, but no one loves him like his Mama!” – Satchmo’s mom, Kim

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(Ottawa Dog of the Week for May 12/08)

“Clifford is one and a half year old Boston Terrier big boy (he is large for the breed at 30 pounds). My husband and I got Clifford in 2006 as a wedding gift (to each other). We both tried to go without a dog for about a month after we moved in together but just couldn’t live without a dog. Clifford is the cleverest dog I have ever owned (or met) and you can see the wheels in his head turning when he is figuring out how to get something he wants. He loves swimming, running and playing with his little sister, Dottie. He also LOVES to watch T.V. He loves anything with animals and, oddly enough, golf. His favorite show is The Dog Whisperer and watches whole episodes start to finish. He loves the people he knows and warms up to other quickly but he is a very good watch dog. He is definitly a Daddy’s boy and loves to cuddle!” – Clifford’s mom, Morgan

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