Top Notch Toys - August 2016

by BONNIE GUGGENHEIM TNT Advertising Director & Associate Editor THE PRINTED WORD ETCETERA

Dogs are perfect companions. They

Anyone can buy a dog, but it takes a kind and loving owner to set his tail wagging.

never quarrel, fuss or fight with you and they listen intently to what you are saying.

There is no such thing as a dumb dog; after all, while we are out working all day, they are sleeping at home.

A dog is not affected by the color of another dog.

Dogs have twice as many muscles for moving their ears as people.

A dog’s smile runs from the depth of his eyes to the tip of his tail.

Anyone who says he works like a dog obviously does not own one.

A man could learn a lot from his dog—to be a

(Submitted by Cese Resnick)

true friend, to be faithful and appreciate those who love him.

HEAT STROKE WARNING SHOW DOGS OR PETS AT GROCERY STORES, DOG SHOWS OR MALLS Once again there have been dogs left in vans and motor homes at shows— some with alarms that failed. But this is a people thing! Leave a person in charge or have a dual alarm system to protect those whose lives you are responsible to protect while they are in your care. With the outside temperature at 80 degrees, the inside of a car or van will reach 99 degrees in ten minutes or less. A killing temperature! None of this is new, but it continues to happen every year and this is the third year it has been discussed in “Toy Talk”. Why ? Leave your pets at home when tem- peratures rise and don’t think you are

Breed and group judging will be held Friday, December 16, with Best in Show to be selected on Saturday eve- ning, December 17th. All Toys will be judged by Jacqueline Rayner, all breeds in Group. Here is wishing everyone a cool, breezy summer and fabulous wins at your favorite dog show. Stay in touch, I really want to hear from you with your wins, your ideas and candid photos from your club events. Remem- ber, inquiring minds want to know! Bonnie bonnie@dmcg.com 863.738.8848

just running in the store for five min- utes because you could come back to a dead pet and heat death is a horrible way to die. If you see animals in dis- tress, call the police, notify the store manager or do whatever is necessary to save that dog. Kennel clubs should consider handing out notices for bulle- tin boards in public places to serve as a reminder. Don’t walk away if you see a dog, cat (or a child) in heat distress! 2016 AKC NATIONAl O/H SERIES JudGING PANEl AKC announced the judging panel for the 2016 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals. The finals will be held in December in Orlando, Florida as part of the AKC National Championship.

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