3 Fast Facts About The Chinese Crested Pooch

February 10, 2012

When it comes to dogs, there are more varieties than brands junk food (okay, that’s a terrible analogy, but I’m trying to be healthy which means I dream about junk food, which is a very sad thing indeed); there are so many breeds and cross breeds and mutts that there’s a dog for everyone.

Big dogs, small dogs, and always something in between. And all have their fans. But when it comes to the small breeds, there’s nothing quite like the doggy in the picture above, the Chinese Crested.

Don’t panic or feel ashamed if you’ve never seen one or heard of one before – I hadn’t until I attended Meet the Breeds. If there’s one thing this dog does do, is make an impression. They’re sort of like the Diva’s Diva of Dog World. Here are three fast facts about the Chinese Crested.

Hair? No Hair?

Like all true divas, do not try to put this pup into a pigeon hole! He comes as he feels fit…well, into two distinct breeds, the hairless and the…hairy. The Hairless Chinese Crested truly lives up to his name. He’s hairless all over, except for his magnificent mane, or crest, of hair on his head, and his stylish ankle cuffs and lush tail. His furry buddy is the same dog, but one who chooses to wear a luscious and silky double coat, all year round. This is one dog who should add Royal Treatment’s range of organic and natural dog grooming products (especially the shampoo and conditioner) to his routine; it’ll really help him stand out from the crowd and shine!

Mini-Me

The Chinese Crested is a toy dog. But don’t toy with him. He’s a breed who can hold his own. He’s fun, cool, playful, okay with other animals, and just love their people. Basically, this is a dog who becomes very attached to their person and doesn’t adjust well to a new owner. Well, who does? But he’s smart and alert and everything we all want to be.

Walkies….?

Honey, on the runway please! This dog is a perfect pet for the person who loves dogs but is better suited to the lower-maintenance of a cat. He’s very active indoors so really doesn’t need the walks and the extra attention many other breeds need. Also, he really is a supermodel kind of dog. Look at him! Basically, he’s a great apartment dog who doesn’t smell ‘doggy’ and can entertain himself, given enough toys. Fantastic!

So there you have some quick, cool and quirky facts about the Chinese Crested.

 

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Breaking News: Cats HATE Citrus!

December 13, 2011

If you’ve been sitting there, desperately trying to come up with a gift for your cat for the holidays (don’t judge), we now have it on good authority (the internet/youtube/our own experiments) that citrusy things should be struck off your list of possible gifts.

As you’ll see in the video above, gorgeous ginger kitteh despises the lemon being offered forth. Of course, being a cat, he keeps coming back to check it out, just in case the lemon has morphed into a delicious morsel of fish. Or, if kitteh happens to be say, my cat Marvin, then kitteh will keep checking it out just in case hideous lemon slice suddenly morphed into deliciously roasted/pan fried/chargrilled and succulent lamb/chicken/beef (mmm, beef…mmm, steak)/ pork (and cats don’t listen to the fact pork is never on cat food menus, they love it! Pork! Bacon! Ham! Mmmmmm. (actual cat thoughts translated.) And like Homer Simpson once said when his daughter Lisa said, ‘Dad, they’re all from the same animal!’: ‘Right Lisa, some wonderful, magical animal.’)/duck/venison/and please insert game, bird, or scrummy sea creature here. Because, you never know. The lemon or piece of citrus just may have morphed into delicious meat when kitteh wasn’t looking or sniffing.

And, because we can never get enough of kittehs hating lemon, here’s another video:

Yes. It’s two for the price of one night. Speaking of great deals, tune in tomorrow night for news about our gorgeous Christmas/holiday deal on our website!

Anyway, in the second video, some of the cats are a bit cynical. They’re really not overly interested in entertaining the lower classes (humans) with antics like little Ginger does, but their disdain and barely discernible dislike speaks feline volumes.

Speaking of cats hating citrus, my highly scientific experiments (me shoving a piece of lemon/lime/orange/clementine) under Marvin’s nose leads me to conclude cats do absolutely hate citrus.

And, I’ll give you this for free: know what else they hate? Parsnips! Yes. Parsnips. Whenever I wave one under Marvin’s nose, he leaps back and runs away like it’s some kind of evil creature from the very depths of hell. This just goes to show that cats really are strict carnivores.

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Martha Stewart Loves Animals

August 22, 2011

Martha Stewart is America’s Queen of style, cooking, and DIY home beautifying, and we wouldn’t have it any other way, especially since Martha loves animals.

In everything she does and says, it’s there, and in this video she did last year on Oprah, you’ll learn why!

As Martha says; “I think animals really add something to a household. I can’t imagine a house that’s empty, quiet, without any animals. I just think animals are charming.”

And so do we, Martha, so do we.

Martha has 8 Himalayan cats, 3 Chow Chows, Chinchillas, chickens, horses, donkeys, ducks, and spoils them all (and we’re with your friends, we want to come back as a pet of yours). She says they’re companions and we agree wholeheartedly.

If you watch this video from the Oprah show, I’ll think you’ll agree they are very lucky animals (just like yours). Obviously she spends tons of money keeping them pampered and in tip top condition.

Luckily for you, you don’t have to go to great cash expenses to keep your animals looking good, their skin healthy and supple, and their fur shiny, smooth and silky to the touch – you just need some Royal Treatment!

Click here to see some of our great range of grooming supplies for dogs.

 

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Cheating, It’s For The Birds…

June 18, 2011

Female birds that is!

Research has shown that female birds seem to be carrying what’s dubbed the ‘cassanova gene’ (can you hear many a-cheating spouse/boyfriend crying, ‘it wasn’t my fault, it’s that damned cassanova gene! I’m innocent, baby!’?).

While birds have always been thought to be a bond-for-life species, it’s turning out that isn’t the case. Female birds seem to have the wandering eye, the old grass is greener schtick, the your-worm -is-better-than-mine (or should that be, ‘forget the worm, I’ll take that gorgeously plumed early bird, he’s so hot, and much better than my life partner, ol’ Fred over there!’?) syndrome. I could go on, but I won’t.

Seriously, this is a new discovery in the world of ornithology.

However, while scientists understand why its beneficial males cheat (I’m almost positive most of these scientists are men!), with the whole sowing the seed, spreading the love, ensuring the future of our species spiel, the fact that these female birds cheat is not quite so clear cut.

While the cassanova gene may drive female birds to look at other nests, so to speak, the reasoning is not understood. The repercussions of cheating are their mate may not help raise the chicks if cheating is suspected, and there’s also the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (I know, this sounds like an episode of Desperate Housewives, or something).

So, why all these cheating amongst the feathered chickies? It seems, from research gathered from an 8-year study of zebra finches, that the females driven to cheat come from fathers that cheat. That’s right. It’s inherited genetically. Daddy cheated, so they do.

You can read the whole interesting article here from animals about dot com.

While they say it’s genetic, perhaps it simply means birds, like some human females, realise they entered into a marriage (mating for life) far too young, and hey, they’re only avian, after all.

 

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Happy Cinco De Mayo!

May 5, 2011

It’s Cinco de Mayo! So before you head to your local Mexican Cantina for a vat of Margaritas (or just your local pub, or your liquor cabinet), or dress your dog up to look like the doggy version of Speedy Gonzales (I like Speedy G), we ask you to join us in celebrating with the dog above.

Who is the dog above? We don’t know him (or her) personally, but he’s a rare, hairless breed of dog from Mexico!

The Mexican Hairless dog, or Xolo (full name Xoloitzcuintle) comes in many sizes, has been most likely drinking tequila (I’m sure all Mexican dogs like tequila, just like all German Shepherds love to herd sheep) for over 300,000 years. He was sacred to the Aztecs, and more importantly (to all soccer fans at least) he’s the symbol for Club Tijuana, a Mexican professional football (soccer) club!

So, when you have your mandatory tequila shot, say a cheer for the Xolo!

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