Unique breeds - part one
With an old Lab at home, this doggyvibe owner often thinks about one day bringing home another faithful companion. At the dog park, strolling the streets, I'm always checking out dogs, wondering about different breeds, particularly the unique ones. That's when I thought it would be interesting to share the vibe on the rather unique dog breeds of the world. This month, it's all about the Italian Water Dog.
Lagotto Romagnolo
In North America, the intelligent Lagotto Romagnolo is a rare breed that originated in the Romagna sub-region of Italy. According to the Lagotto Club of Canada, they were originally used to find ducks in the wetlands and chase them into the peasants' nests. Later on, they were used for truffle hunting. Today, they are a great companion for an active family.
Lagotto Romagnolos are medium-small in size, weighing between 30 and 35 pounds. They have a happy and bright demeanour. Their thick and curly coat is hair instead of fur, which makes them low shedding, and might be a good choice for people with allergies. Speaking of their hair, they only require casual trims as they are naturally rustic looking.
Like most dogs, they are energetic and require mental and physical exercise. They love the water and like to play games like hide and seek. Keep them happy, healthy, and well-loved, and they can easily live a long life - about 16 years.
More information on this breed can be found online at www.lagottous.com and www.lagottoca.com.
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Scallywaggs
Check out the cool dog agility competitions - Scallywaggs, Friday, Aug. 14, 4 to 8 p.m., at Blue Heron Park, 10714 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney. Event is free and family friendly.
Pet Day in the Parks
Bring your favourite four-legged pet to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody and Gates Park in Port Coquitlam for the BC SPCA Pet Day In The Parks, Sunday, Aug. 16, noon to 6 p.m. Lots of doggie fun, treats, prizes, free consultation from Holistic Vet from Healing Paws, mini burgers and puptinis for your pooch. Bring Fido down for a famous low fat Vanilla Doggie Cone at Rocky Point Ice Cream Factory. $1 from every fish & chips order will be donated to the BC SPCA at both Pajo’s locations, as well as the day’s tips. Check out the donation jar, vet and BC SPCA on site.
Barbecue fundraiser
Pooches bring your people for a yummy end-of-summer barbecue with all proceeds going to support the BCSPCA at Uptown Dawg, 2803 Murray St., Port Moody, Sunday, Aug. 30, noon to 4 p.m. Win prizes, take part in a silent auction, put the pooches in playcare, pawdicures and more. Cost is $12 for humans, includes burger, salad, drink and raffle ticket, and $5 for dogs, includes mini dawg slider, puptinis and doggie ice cream.
It's a Dog's Day
Studio2 Photography in North Vancouver is having a fundraiser for the SPCA - Paws for a Cause, Sunday, Sept. 13 at Ambleside Park or Saturday, Sept. 19 at Studio2 Photography. Have a mini portrait session of your pooch for $25 plus a donation of dog food or cat litter. Limited space is available so please book now. Call 604-990-4301 or e-mail info@studio2.ca. Studio2 is located at 102-814 West 15th St., North Vancouver.
Pooch patio party
Uptown Dawg, 2803 Murray St., in Port Moody, is hosting a Pooch Patio every Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (weather permitting). For $5 enjoy a dawg mini burger, puptini and doggie ice cream. Of that, $1 goes to the BCSPCA. By the way, bring poochie in for ½ price pawdicures every Sunday.
photo from breedsdogs.blogspot.com
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