Barkfest at Bonhams

The AKC, American Kennel Club, as well as Bonhams Auction House are pleased to announce that they will be hosting their annual charity brunch. Barkfest at Bonhams will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2011. This charity event will benefit the AKC Humane Fund.

From 10 a.m. until noon the brunch will be held. All dog owners, dog lovers, art lovers and even dogs are encouraged to attend. You can check out the art on the 13th and on Wednesday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. Bonham’s 29th annual sale will once again contain jewelry, dog collars, paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and other dog-related objects.

Famous artists from the United States as well as Britain painters’ paintings will be displayed. Author Karen LeFrak will sign copies of her children’s book “Best in Show.” This is a new children’s book and is sure to be just as popular as her other children’s books that have dogs as some of the main characters. She will be bringing two of her top winning dogs along with her. All proceeds from this book signing and book sale will go to the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Take the Lead.

All proceeds from Barkfest at Bonhams benefit The American Kennel Club Humane Fund. Cost of admission is a $50 donation to The AKC Humane Fund with reservation by phone or $60 at the door. To reserve a spot on our RSVP list, please call AKC at 212-696-8225.

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Tumors in Dogs

As promised in the last blog about dog lumps, here is information on different tumors dogs can have:

Mast Cell Tumors:
Mast cell tumors are a common type of cancer. These tumors are graded on a scale of 1 to 4. If your dog has this type of tumor you hope it is a 1 which is very slow growing. Grade 4 is a rapidly growing tumor that may spread to different parts of your dog’s body fast. Your dog may have one of these tumors or multiple. These types of tumors come in different sizes.

Melanoma:
This type of lumps in dogs is just as dangerous and is a malignant tumor found most commonly in older dogs. Melanoma appears as a single nodule that will be very dark in color and usually will ulcerate.

Hematoma:
This type of lumps in dogs is a localized collection of blood that has leaked out of your dog's blood vessels. It is most commonly found with dog ear infections as well as pendulous or long ears. They look like very firm nodules, that are fluid filled, and they can come in several shapes and sizes.

Histiocytoma:
This is a benign tumor and almost always is found on very young dogs. These tumors will appear as a raised nodule and be strawberry red in color. You will find these dog tumors on a dog's legs, their head or their ears.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma:
This type of lumps in dogs is another very common malignant tumor and generally occurs when your dog's skin becomes sun damaged or is chronically irritated. There are 2 types of these lumps which are cauliflower and crusted. Cauliflower-like lesions will become ulcerated and affect your dog's lips and nose. The crusted type will appear on your dog's legs or their body.

Tail Gland Hyperplasia:
You will find this type of lumps in dogs on their tail, as your dog has a sebaceous gland on the top of their tail very near its base. This lump is very common in dog that are not neutered. These lumps in dogs can also be secondary to several diseases. The lump will produce a very oily area around the base of the tail.

When you find any type of lump or cyst on your dog it is imperative that you take him/her to your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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Different Types of Lumps in Dogs

If you found a lump on your dog surely you were immediately upset. You are worried your dog may have cancer. There are quite a few different types of dog lumps listed below:

Acral Lick Dermatitis:
Your dog may have licked himself in one area so much that a lesion or lump appears. Your dog may have done this due to boredom or stress. Hair loss is another symptom which will most likely happen on your dog’s legs. The Acral Lick dermatitis is not a tumor. Usually this lesion will drain on its own.

Apocrine Sweat Gland Cyst:
This lump is very common as well as round a very smooth. Liquid is usually filled inside of it. If there is liquid within this cyst it will have a blue tint to it. You will find these cysts on your dog’s head, neck or legs. No harm is done with these cysts. Your vet should test them just to be on the safe side.

Flea Allergy Dermatitis:
Your dog may be extremely sensitive to flea saliva. This will cause small bumps on your dog. The bumps are usually very solid without pus. Your dog may scratch himself relentlessly and may experience hair loss. You may notice the skin becoming crusty and scaly. The bumps could turn into hot spots which usually means a vet visit.

Follicular Cysts:
This is actually the most common cysts in dogs. You may hear it called sebaceous cysts. This looks like a single round nodule that is either directly on the skin, or underneath the skin. You will see a bluish tint and it may contain a yellow and grey type of material that is thick in gooey. You will see this/these cysts found on dog's heads, neck, and their truck area. DO NOT squeeze this cyst!

Granulomas:
An infection may cause this type of lump. The lump(s) will look like solid nodules and vary in size. If a foreign body caused this lump it will begin to drain and may ulcerate. When this happens it can lead to a secondary infection. Very serious.

Tomorrow we will talk about the different types of dog tumors. Any lump you find on your dog should give you a signal to call your dog’s vet to make an appointment. Your vet can treat your dog’s particular diagnosis.

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Do You Own a Welsh Springer Spaniel?

If you own a Welsh Springer Spaniel you know that they make wonderful pets for families as well as hunters. The personality traits of a Welsh Springer Spaniel is happy, active, affectionate, loyal, gentle and very loving. On the other hand this dog breed can be impulsive, mischievous, and incredibly stubborn.

This dog breed is not good if you are rarely home. The Welsh Springer Spaniel needs to be with people or it may suffer from separation anxiety. This dog loves to be with people. He or she will follow you everywhere. You will have this dog breed by your side when you sit on the couch, a chair and even the bathroom.

The “Welshie” is a high energy dog. If given the chance this dog could run all day long. Therefore, this dog needs plenty of daily physical and mental exercise. This dog breed loves to walk, run, swim, hike, jog, obedience, tracking, agility and retrieving. Your dog will do well with a fenced in yard, but make sure it is high enough as this dog can climb fences. These dogs are very intelligent. It is wise to take this dog to obedience training at a young age to get the most benefit from it.

Prepare this dog to shed in your home. You may brush this dog every so often. If you brush this dog two to three times per week it will help with the shedding around your home.

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What Would Our Lives Be Like without Dogs?

What do you think your life would be like without a dog or two in it? There would be so many things that we would miss. We would not have a dog that happily greets us every time we come home. We would not have a dog to share our deepest secrets with and not share them with anyone. Psychiatrist’s would have plenty of clients!

Some of us would not have our best friend to snuggle with albeit on the couch, floor or in bed. We would not have the comfort of calming down when we pet our dog(s). Many of us would have much higher blood pressure, that is for sure!

Who would some of you walk with to get your daily exercise? Or would you exercise at all?

Playing Frisbee and catch with a ball in the backyard would be no more. If you have young children you could play with them. If you don’t, you are out of luck. Two adults would not go out to the backyard very often to play catch with a ball or Frisbee.

Who would look at us with those almost human-like eyes as if to say, “I’m sorry.” Or “I love you.”

Who would think we were the best thing there is in this world? Who would absolutely love us unconditionally no matter what? You got it--your dog.

There are a lot of things we would miss if there were no dogs. Give your dog a big old hug and let him/her know just how much you appreciate them!

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Teacup Poodles

Teacup Poodles are highly intelligent. These dogs are one of the easiest breeds to train. The Teacup Poodle is sweet, lively, cheerful and perky. These dogs truly enjoy being with people.

Make sure you exercise your Teacup Poodle or he/she may become high strung as well as timid. You may have a Toy Poodle in an apartment as your small dog can exercise around the home versus having to go outdoors. Most Teacup Poodles need a daily walk as they have the primal instinct to walk. If your home is large enough you may walk your dog inside, otherwise a nice walk outdoors is recommended. Make sure you walk ahead of your dog or he/she is at the side of you. You want to establish to your dog that you are the leader of the pack.

If you do not establish that you and others in your family are the leader of the pack, your dog may snap if they are teased or surprised by something.

This dog can develop Small Dog Syndrome if it is let to. You must let the Teacup Poodle know that you are the leader of the pack. Otherwise, with Small Dog Syndrome the dog will have horrible actions trying to tell the human/humans what to do. These actions include excessive barking, growling, snapping, guarding and untrustworthy. These dogs will also be sensitive, reserved, nervous and display obsessive barking around strangers. Save yourself the hassle by being a firm yet caring dog owner.

The height is 9 inches or less.
Weight is under 6 pounds.
Average life: 12 to 15 years.

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How Did You Choose Your Dog?

When you decided you wanted to have a dog as a companion for yourself and/or your family, what made you choose the dog you currently have?

Did you go to an animal shelter and choose the dog with the biggest personality? The dog that gave you the saddest big brown eyes that was calm and content when you petted him?

Maybe you inherited a stray dog. A dog that just kept hanging around your neighborhood. You felt bad for it and gave him some food and water. You know you should not do this, but how can you help but not feed the dog?

If you do find a stray dog with no tags, you can call your Town Hall or City Hall to find out what you are supposed to do. You will have to answer a few questions such as where you found the dog, if it is calm or so frightened it may bite. It is wise to return the dog as it deserves a chance to find its master. If 2 weeks or so goes by and no call regarding the dog, most places let you have the choice to adopt the dog.

You may have chosen your dog due to the fact that your friend’s dog had puppies. You and your children fell in love with them. You all chose your favorite dog and re-voted to see which dog to take home.

A loved one may have passed away and had no one to take care of the dog when she was gone.

You may have chosen a large dog so you feel protected. It is a known fact that criminals break in much less to houses with dogs.

You may have chosen a small dog because you wanted a dog to cuddle on the couch with. Your small dog will alert you better by barking due to a stranger.

Some folks get a dog to help themselves exercise more. It is almost a guarantee that you will walk your dog which benefit’s the both of you. You will become more healthy, tone up, possibly lose weight and feel better.

Feel free to share your story! No matter what the reason is for choosing your dog, we are sure you both are happy being together.

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