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  • 05 Sep 2012

    Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

    Here at Dogken.com we appreciate all the hard work guide dogs for the blind do to help the blind and partially-sighted people increase their independance and dignity which is why we would like everyone to donate and help Guide dogs for the blind! 

    Guide Dogs 

    If you are blind or partially sighted, a guide dog could change your life. And there's no need to think you'll never get one, because we're committed to providing this amazing opportunity to as many people as possible.

    Age is no barrier

    There's no upper age limit. People in their seventies, eighties and nineties have become successful guide dog owners. We've also removed the lower age limit for guide dog ownership and are now working with children and young people under the age of 16.

    Guide dogs aren't just for the blind

    You don't need to have lost all your sight, most people who own a guide dog still have some vision. You don't have to be officially registered as blind or partially-sighted either.

    You don't need to worry about the cost of keeping a dog

    At Guide Dogs we recognise that the costs of owning a guide dog may not be easy for everyone to manage. We provide all the essential equipment free of charge and we'll provide you with financial assistance if needed for things like food or veterinary costs.

    All training is provided

    No previous experience of keeping or caring for a dog is necessary. If you are committed and able enough to support and care for a guide dog, our training will teach you all you need to know. Via www.guidedogs.org.uk follow them on twitter @GuideDogs

    Donate today www.everyclick.com/guidedogs or www.everyclick.com/dogken

     

  • 26 Jan 2012

    Dog Quotes & Dog Poems!


    Dog Poems

    I'm a lean dog, a keen dog, a wild dog, and lone;
    I'm a rough dog, a tough dog, hunting on my own;
    I'm a bad dog, a mad dog, teasing silly sheep;
    I love to sit and bay the moon to keep fat souls from sleep.
    Irene MacLeod

    With eye upraised his master's look to scan,
    The joy, the solace, and the aid of man:
    The rich man's guardian and the poor man's friend,
    The only creature faithful to the end.
    George Crabbe

    An earthly dog of the carriage breed;
    Who, having failed of the modern speed,
    Now asked asylum and I was stirred
    To be the one so dog preferred.
    Robert Frost

    The dog barks backward without getting up.
    I can remember when he was a pup.
    Robert Frost

    To be, contents his natural desire,
    He asks no angel's wing, no seraph's fire;
    But thinks, admitted to that equal sky,
    His faithful dog shall bear him company.
    Go wiser thou! and in thy scale of sense
    Weigh thy opinion against Providence.
    Alexander Pope, Essay on Man


    DOG QUOTES

     

    My little old dog: a heart-beat at my feet.
    Edith Wharton

     

    If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer.
    Alfred North Whitehead

     

    A puppy plays with every pup he meets, but an old dog has few associates.
    Josh Billings (Henry Wheeler Shaw)

    Buy a pup and your money will buy love unflinching.
    Rudyard Kipling

    The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother—and they'll settle for a puppy every time.
    Winston Pendleton

    There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
    Bern Williams

    There is only one smartest dog in the world, and every boy has it!

    You're only a dog, old fellow; a dog, and you've had your day; But never a friend of all my friends has been truer than you alway. 

    Thorns may hurt you, men desert you, sunlight turn to fog; but you're never friendless ever, if you have a dog!

    FUNNY QUOTES

     

    They say the dog is man's best friend. I don't believe that. How many of your friends have you neutered?
    Larry Reeb

     

    The more I see of men, the more I admire dogs.
    Jeanne-Marie Roland

     

    We've begun to long for the pitter-patter of little feet—so we bought a dog. Well, it's cheaper, and you get more feet.
    Rita Rudner

     

    If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them.
    Phil Pastoret

     

    If dogs could talk, perhaps we'd find it just as hard to get along with them as we do people.
    Karel Capek

     

    Dogs lead a nice life. You never see a dog with a wristwatch.
    George Carlin

     
    A Chihuahua. They're good. If you lose one, just empty out your purse.

    Jean Carroll


  • 09 Jan 2012

    Paris Hilton's Pooch Powers!

    Paris Hilton as we all know is one of the worlds favourite animal lovers. So Dogken.com couldnt resist writing our own story on this Blonde Bombshell Beauty!

    Tinkerbell is Paris Hiltons Teacup chihuahua as most of us already know after little Tinkerbell appearences in all five seasons of Paris's Reality TV Show "The Simple Life" 
    A parody of Tinkerbell's life was brought out in 2004 by writer D.Resin titled "The Tinkerbell Hilton Diaries: My Life Tailing Paris Hilton" Also that year little Tinkerbell again made headlines when she went missing for six days after Paris's house was burgled, Paris later released a $5000 reward for the dogs safe return, although tinkerbells return was never publicized, where glad she got home safe!

    Paris dosnt stop there though we know at one point in time she had 17 Posh Pooches when she quoted
    "My dog had babies so there were 17 but i gave them all away so now i only have 6 a couple of Chihuahuas, a Pug and a Pomeranian" -That certainly is a DOGKEN!!
    But aswell as the Pooch Parade, Paris is said to own seven other species of animal just because she simply loves crazy pets! 

    Paris isnt the selfish type who just loves her own though back in November 2011 While on vacation in Bali Paris showed her true kind hearted nature when she come across a hungry stray dog outside a restaurant, and ordered him a filet mingon later tweeting "Saw a starving stray dog on the beach of the restaurant... Made me so sad. So we ordered him a filet mignon, he loved it!" 
    Then later adding "The cruel treatment of these stray dogs has upset me so much i can't sleep. Im researching the internet to see what i can do to help." 
    This just shows what kind of loving person our Pooch Loving Paris is so this weeks story is dedicated to her and her continueing efforts to help the Animals of the world!
    Paws Up To Paris!
    You can follow Blonde Heiress and her latest antics on twitter @ParisHilton

     

     

     

  • 06 Jan 2012

    Laika Space Dog

    Scientist in the Soviet Union were convinced that living organisms from the planet earth could live in space. On November 3 1957 they sent the worlds second artificial space satelite (Sputnik 2) to space from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. 

    On board the 1,120 lb. Sputnik 2 was the famous mongrel dog named Laika (in russian means "Barker") The Sputnik was outfitted with scientific gauges, life-support systems, and padded walls but was not designed for recovery. Laika was harnessed in with the ability to move for food and water with electrodes submitting her vital sign's such as heartbeat, blood pressure and breathing!

    The American press nicknamed the space pooch 'Muttnik' as she captured hearts around the world  as her air capsules run low and her life support machine batteries slowly stopped working. Laika slipped away just a few days into her journey. Soon after on April 14, 1958 the Sputnik 2 fell into the earths atmosphere and burned!

    Still today you can pay your respect to this brave "Doganaut" with a monument to her erected 40 years after her space travels by the russians to honor fallen cosmonauts at star city outside Moscow.

  • 14 Dec 2011

    Juicy Yuen Wins Hottest Dog!

    This Months competition was announced on the 10th December and what a close one it was! Chihuahua Juicy Yuen took the title by just a couple of points followed by Lhasa Apso Jakey Olivier then coming 3rd Coco Yuen..


    We asked the Yuens after winning there £200 Prize if they could give Dogken.com there story. Heres what they said:

    Hi my name is juicy and I am 2 years old.
    I live in Barcelona with my mum and big brother yayo my little sister coco and my baby brother hugo. I love shopping in the city with my mum. I model in my spare time and I love wearing juicy couture tracksuits and Gucci shades ! I don’t like wearing shoes but my mummy makes me.
    My favourite film is Beverly hills chiwowowa, I love watching movies with my baby brother he is the cutest my mummy brought him home 2 days ago ! We just love him.
    My lil sister Coco is just jealous of me because she is fat, but its not my fault Im so thin and I can eat as much as I want ! My favourite food is ceaser cavier its yum ! I eat it with a nice glass of sparkling water.
    My brother yayo is my best friend we play in the swimming pool together all summer!!
    I can bark in Spanish and English and I love living in Barcelona .
    My star sign is virgo I am very tidy and fussy but I make a great friend .
    My hobbies are shopping and playing fetch with my toy the plastic chicken. I always want my mummy to play with me all day but sometimes she says “thats enough Juicy”
    I want to be an actress when Im older and be in a bollywood doggie film !
    I would just like to thank all my fans who voted for me, pedigrees and mongrels you are all the same in my eyes! A special “woof woof” goes out to my manager shelly ! I wouldnt be where I am without you. You rock my kennel gurrl ! Also if there are any hot chiahuahua's out there on dogken.com inbox me baby !!
    The skys the limit baby
    Thats all gossip dog xoxoxox

    "We Look Forward to seeing more photos of the winners. You can check them out on www.dogken.com/yuen or www.dogken.com/jakeyolivier

    Dogken.com Would like to give a big congratulations to Juicy Yuen & Jakey Olivier and all the dogs that competed.. Keep voteing its a rolling competition this month and the next winner will be announced on the 1st Febuary For Dog of The Year!!!
    Get throwing them bones Pooch Pals!!!

  • 08 Dec 2011

    World's Oldest Dog passes away

    World's Oldest Dog sadly passes

    On Monday, December 5th one dog owner parted ways with her beloved companion – who had been by her side for almost 27 years. Recognised last year by Guinness World Records as the oldest living dog, the Shiba mix, Pusuke was well known and loved by residents of Sakura, a city to the north of Tokyo.

    According to his owner,  42-year-old housewife Yumiko Shinohara, the fluffy tan-and-white pensioner did not want to go on his usual morning walk, and then stopped eating, eventually falling ill and passing away on Monday afternoon. Yumiko told reporters that she is thankful for Pusuke's long and healthy life, which is roughly the equivalent of 125 human years. When asked for the secret of her dog's longevity, Yumiko stated that she exercised Pusuke twice a day, fed him two meals and occasional snacks, and gave him a mix of vitamins twice a day.

    As a tribute to Pusuke, we at Dogken HQ would like to pass on our top 5 tips to having a happy, healthy dog:

     

    1. Exercise – depending on the breed, your canine companion may need several miles or just a quick run around the block. Try to avoid carrying small breeds such as Chihuahuas everywhere – they may be small but they still love a good run! Try to take your dog out at least twice daily.

    2. Weigh-ins – find out the optimum weight your dog should be, and then monitor it on a regular basis. An overweight dog is likely to suffer health complications in later life – a lean pooch is a happy pooch!

    3. Vets visits – you can take your dog to the vet even if you think he is perfectly healthy – there's nothing wrong with a good once-over every now and then, and a vet may spot something you have failed to notice.

    4. Vitamins – whilst your dog food will be full of healthy supplements, you can consult your vet on additional vitamin boosts. Recent reports have suggested that Glucosomine is a fantastic reviver for older dogs. Of course, don't meddle with medication until you have run it past your vet!

    5. Love and affection – dogs thrive on human contact, just as we do, and you should strive to spend as much time with your dog as you can. A cuddle, scratch, or letting them sleep on your bed are easy but effective ways to demonstrate your affection.

    R.I.P Pusuke

  • 26 Nov 2011

    Bo Obama - The Presidential Pooch

    Not to be outdone by the Queen and her Corgis, Presidents of the United States past and present have kept a range of pets at the White House, most notably the 'First Dogs'. The current pooch in power is none other than Bo, the Obama's Portuguese Water Dog. As you can see from his picture, he has his own official White House portrait, and after he was gifted to the President, there emerged a number of books featuring the breed, and a plush Portie toy was made in his likeness. In 2009 the White House released an official baseball card of Bo, which you can apply for by sending a stamped and self-addressed envelope to the White House administration.

    It hasn't all been plain sailing for Bo and his family though, as his arrival and care have raised a few eyebrows. Although President Obama stated he would want to adopt a shelter dog if possible, Bo was given as a gift from the Kennedy family and has well-bred origins, which upset animal activists such as PETA, who are continuously campaigning for the re-homing of abandoned and mongrel dogs. His obedience training has also come under scrutiny by dog behavioural expert Cesar Millan, who criticised the family for allowing Bo to walk ahead whilst on a lead – therefore giving him leadership of the 'pack'.

    Before Bo, the White House was under a tartan invasion, as George Bush had three Scottish Terriers: Barney, Spotty Fetcher and Miss Beazley. Bo Obama is the first of his breed to be given the presidential treatment, but there have been a great multitude of animals over the years, with Roosevelt, Coolidge and the Kennedy family having the most pets to date. In fact, Roosevelt was criticised for 'forgetting' his Scottie, Fala, on a routine visit and spending thousands of dollars retrieving her on a ship. However, the story must have touched the hearts of dog-loving Americans, as it eventually aided his presidential campaign and secured him another term in office.

    Following Thanksgiving earlier this week, Bo accompanied Michelle Obama and her daughters to give their intended Christmas tree the thumbs-up. After circling the carriage containing the tree and seeming impressed, Bo allowed staff to unload it and pledged to never cock his leg up against it. We hope Santa brings him lots of goodies for his sterling effort!

    You can Follow them on Twitter: The President @BarackObama & his Presidential Pooch @Obama_Dog

  • 11 Nov 2011

    Formula 1 Heiress gets Racy for Dogs

    Move over Paris Hilton, the billionheiress everyone is talking about these days is Tamara Ecclestone, daughter of Formula 1 magnate Bernie Ecclestone and former model Slavica Ecclestone. If you don't know all about her yet, she is the centre of a reality show on Channel 5 observing the 'naked truth' about her lifestyle.

    Tamara likes to keep involved with charitable work, and as a dog owner and lover, it is no surprise that one of her favourite charities is The Dogs Trust. In fact, earlier this year Tamara gave her support not only fundraising, but as a guest judge for their awards ceremony in June, the Dogs Trust Honours. She accompanied other celebrities on the panel, including actress Joanna Page, journalist Joe Matt, actor Anthony Head and designer Cath Kidston, to decide upon the canine winners in five categories of honours. From the hundreds of nominations received this year, the panel deliberated over The Sun Hero Dog, Golden Oldie, Dogged Devotion, Celebrity Canine and Dog Star in the Making – find out more and see the results at www.dogstrusthonours.co.uk

    Indeed, you may be seeing quite a lot of Tamara soon, as she has stripped off a second time for a Peta campaign, 'Be an Angel for Animals'. She appears scantily clad, cuddling one of her prized pooches, Buster, and states “All dogs deserve to be loved”. In her case, she has shown her love for her four-legged companions by including a dog-spa in the £10 million renovations recently undertaken in her £60 million home. Talk about pampered pooches!

    Watch her bonding with Chihuahua Prince on this week's episode of Billion $$ Girl, Friday 22:30 on Channel 5.
    Or follow the #NewBillionaireBeuty Craze on twitter @TamEcclestone

  • 25 Oct 2011

    All you need is Woof!

    Unless you have been living in a very large and deep hole, you will probably be aware of the fact that Sir Paul McCartney recently got hitched for the third time – to American heiress Nancy Shevell. “So where do the dogs come in?” we hear you cry. Well, Sir Paul and his first wife Linda were well-known campaigners for animal rights and supporters of various charities, as well as both being vegetarians. So it may come as no surprise that after the ceremony the couple invited their guests back for a three-course vegetarian feast, finishing it off with no less than TWO wedding cakes. Of course, once all the fun is over, the honeymoon is nearing an end, what is there to look forward to? The presents.

    And in this case, the newly-weds have been gifted a pair of puppies from a charity called Animal Ravat, which is based in India and works to ease the suffering of working animals. One of their key areas of expertise is the provision of 'stress kits', which contain multivitamins and supplements to help load-bearing animals on long and exhausting journeys, as well as educating their owners on how to look after their animals.

    As Peta launches a campaign to raise awareness about shelter dogs, their Indian branch commented that “Sir Paul has always been concerned about the suffering of street dogs, and we hope that others will be inspired to bring a stray or shelter dog into their homes.” Hence the latest addition of Paul and Nancy, the two pups who Animal Ravat hope will be re-homed soon. Obviously, Dogken must hasten to add that the dogs weren't actually sent to the couple as a gift – I mean, gift wrapping one dog is hard enough, never mind two.....but they are now the proud owners of a framed photograph of the two adorable youngsters, which will surely rival their wedding snaps!!

    Keep up the good work, Macca!

  • 22 Oct 2011

    How to become a Professor in a madcap house!

    This week's devoted dog owner is none other than our favourite warbling Wossy, whose French Bulldog Professor Snowball has caught the attention of many dog enthusiasts. Given as a gift to Jonathan for his 50th birthday in November 2010 from his wife, Jane, the Prof has obviously settled down to life in the couple's £4 million home in North London.

    It's been a struggle to earn the title of favourite pet though, as the eccentric couple have a veritable zoo including miniature pigs, sheep, ferrets and fish which they share with their children Honey, Betty and Harvey.

    Another well-known canine member of the Ross household was Mr Pickles, who made headlines earlier this year after Jonathan cancelled a show following the death of the beloved pug. Mr Pickles, who was 9 years old, was often a guest on Jonathan's chat show, and accompanied him to Moscow to film a series on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Understandably, following a 'peaceful' passing, Wossy was too upset to continue filming and the whole idea was shelved.

    Luckily, Professor Snowball helped his devoted owner through his period of mourning, and now the pair seem closer than ever, with Wossy constantly uploading pictures of the cute pup on Twitter. He even commented last week, “my dog grows more like me every passing day...” alongside a picture of a passed-out pooch.

    In a home filled with gadgets and an owner who is a self-confessed geek, it is no wonder that Professor Snowball has several Twitter pages and over 10,000 followers – we're just waiting for the twitpic of him using the remote controlled toilet seat that's rumoured to be in his home!!

    Follow Jonathan on twitter @wossy and his pooch @profsnowball

  • 20 Oct 2011

    Urgh Boots!

    It has emerged that a new and horrific breed of fake Ugg Boots has surfaced in the UK market, using raccoon dog pelts instead of the genuine Australian sheepskin that Ugg Boots are known for. In 2008 there was a a European ban on the trading of dog and cat fur, and yet these boots are slipping through the net as raccoon dogs aren't technically classed as a dog breed.

    The raccoon dog is indigenous to Eastern Asia, and although named for its resemblance to raccoons, is not a direct relative, having more in common with foxes, jackals and dogs. A shock video revealed workers in China skinning these animals alive to get the pelts – often standing on their necks or hitting them over the head to stun them. Wendy Higgins from the Humane Society International has claimed that the footage is the most upsetting she has seen in over a decade of campaigning: “It is not just the killing of the animals that is horrific, but the fact that they must endure such slow, painful deaths. These animals are not dogs, so there is no legislative reason why boots containing the fur cannot be imported into the UK. There are also many problems with the labelling of fur products, so many consumers will not be aware of where the fur in their boots comes from.”

    HSI are asking people to write to the Chinese Ambassador to give a voice to these poor animals which are being tortured. A petitition has been set up by Protection 4 Animals, which you can find and sign at this link.

    Ugg Australia have denied any involvement, and accused other factories of producing these sick imitations, saying the inhumane use of raccoon dog fur is tarnishing their good reputation.

  • 15 Oct 2011

    Cheryl Coles Canine Antics With Buster Cole!

    This week we've been following our favourite Geordie pet, Buster, and his two-legged companion, Cheryl Cole. A typical Cancerian, Buster, a 4-year-old Chihuahua, is emotive and loving, clearly devoted to his Cheryl, but can also be moody and clingy. He is no stranger to the media, and has made headlines over the years for numerous acts of naughtiness. He earned the title of 'Knicker Nicker' in 2008 when Cheryl confessed that she had caught him stealing her delicates and burying them in the back garden, he won admiration from millions for cocking a leg up on an X Factor carpet, and caused scandal back in 2006 for holding up Girls Aloud en route to a concert because he wanted to ride to the gig with the rest of the band – obviously displaying his clingy side!

     

    Buster has now been successfully Tweeting for almost a year and has nearly 3,000 followers, who tune in daily to read all about his latest exploits and his ongoing war with Coco, Cheryl's 5-year-old Chihuahua, (regularly referred to as 'Evil Coco Cole'). It can't be too hard a life for the darling of the nation's darling, though, as he seems to have the run of the household and drinks scotch in a tribute to Ron Burgundy, whilst watching Lassie. It's a dogs' life! Well, so Cheryl would have us believe – some of the staff at Dogken think she may be covering up for her own personal addiction to late-night Lassie.....

     
    We know that Cheryl has a good relationship with her dogs and she is often pictured cuddling her beloved companions. As the founder of Dogken is a fellow Cancerian, we can vouch for the strong bond this particular star sign has with their pets. But even without the influence of the Zodiac, it is clear to us all that Cheryl and her two babies are devoted to each other, even if Buster and Coco have a dwindling affection for one another! Catch up with their latest antics on Twitter @BusterCole

  • 13 Oct 2011

    Halloween Hounds!!!

    As we approach the end of the month and the inevitable trick-or-treating, are you more preoccupied with what you'll be doing for Halloween weekend, or what canine costume you can muster up in two weeks?

    Dog owners of New York take Halloween very seriously, and can be seen this Saturday, 22nd October in Tompkins Square for the 21st Annual Halloween Dog Parade. If last year's parade is anything to go by, the pooches are facing stiff competition this year! See http://dogster.org/ for more info and pics of last year's contenders.

    The question is often raised about whether it's cruel to put clothes on your pooch – personally, I'd draw the line at dyeing their coat, as I know my darling boy has sensitive skin which is irritated by the slightest change in shampoo. He loves his winter coats though and dogs have a way of telling you if they're unhappy, so if Fido starts freaking when you put a cap and Raybans on him in an attempt to recreate Snoop Dog, he obviously prefers to go au naturale.

    There are some ingenious outfits available for man's best friend, and whether you set out to make your own, or get your canine companion to choose their own, here are two of my favourites....

    Superdog!

    There are plenty of Superman children's costumes available in shops, but if you want the satisfaction of a home-made suit, simply get a small blue t-shirt, thick blue tights, red socks and underpants. Stitch the bottom of the t-shirt to the top of the tights, and stuff with wadding, old fabric or even newspaper. Attach the socks and underpants so they are secure, and sew up the neck of the shirt. You can use fabric paint to draw the logo and details on, or just print out the 'S' and glue it to the front. Finally, attach some hands (old gloves usually work) and add either a strip of velcro, hooks & eyes or poppers to the top of the costume, with a corresponding strip on a dog collar. Finish off with a flowing red cape and is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Superdog!!!!

    http://www.make-and-build-dog-stuff.com/super-dog-costume.html

     Lady Gaga Meat Suit

    Recreating one of her infamous outfits has never been easier! Obviously, using real meat would drive your pooch barking mad, so it is best to make this costume with plastic food, which you can find online generally from kids' stores. Then it's simply a case of arming yourself with a glue gun and sticking the fake meat to an old dog coat (or an old t-shirt which can be worn comfortably) and hey presto! A meaty mutt!
    Wig and eccentric personality optional....

  • 12 Oct 2011

    DOGKEN.COM GOES LIVE!!!!!!!

    Dogken.com is a revolution in networking - for you and your best friend. Bringing you the action of a social network, with features such as the Hottest Dog Competition, Dogpacks and Photo sharing, it is an opportunity to meet like-minded people and introduce the world to your pooch. If that weren't enough, you could win £200 for owning the Top Dog! 


    Freely browse the Buy/Sell section to find local breeders, buyers or to find or place an ad. There is also a Lost and Found section on this page which aims to reunite owners with lost Labs or wandering Westies. 

     

    If you have a burning question, want to know more about your dog or think your knowledge exceeds anything to be found on Wikipedia, visit the Q&A and see what the world has to say. You may find the answer to that niggling health query or pick up some great tips; and if you can answer another dog owner's question you may be crowned the braniac of Dogken on the Dogken Smart Leaderboard.


    Head over to Pupparazzi to catch up on the latest celebrity gossip - but rather than who's dating who it's all about who's walking who. Delve into the world of the A-List canine and join the Pupparazzi team as they snoop for the scoop!

     

    We hope you enjoy the site as much as we have enjoyed working to realise our dream of bringing the dog world together in one easy-to-use forum. We wish you and your dog a barktastic time exploring the wonders of Dogken.


    Do not hesitate to write to us via the contact page with any queries or feedback - each day we strive to make Dogken the best it can be for both man and beast! 

    Best Wishes
    All the Team at DOGKEN.com

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