Dogs of Olympians

Women's Olympic Gold Medal Winners - Tennis Doubles Champions
Venus Williams has two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and a Havanese named Harold.

Serena Williams has a Maltese named Lorelai and a Jack Russell Terrier named Jackie.  

                                                                  Photo Credit: Venus Williams


Most-Decorated Olympian in World History - Swimming Star 
Michael Phelps has a Bulldog named Herman and a Catahoula Leopard dog mix named Stella. 

Photo Credit: Michael Phelps

U.S. Hero Saves Dogs

Bear is a 1 1/2 year old mutt born on a United States Marine base in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. Bear's mother, Claire and another dog Jack were living on the streets until the military saved them and gave them MRE scraps.  Holly Barnes was deployed as a civilian contract employee and first met Bear when he was 6 months old and he brightened up their lives on the military base.  

Holly worked with the Soldiers’ Animal Companions Fund, to raise the thousands of dollars so Bear Claire and Jack could be transported to the United States. 

Holly officially adopted Bear and Bear loves his new home in Arlington, Virginia.  Claire is now living in North Carolina and Jack is living in Texas.

In the future Holly hopes to work with Bear to earn therapy dog certification so they can help soldiers returning to the U.S. adjust to civilian life.

Watch Video of Bear and Holly

Source: ABC 7 News

"Olympic" Worthy Dogs in the Guinness Book of World Records

As we watch the Olympic games, lets look at the talented athletic dogs around us who excel in their sport.  Through training and dedication these top dogs have broken world records.

Surfing

New Guinness Book of World Records were set at the seventh annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California.

• Most amount of dogs surfing on one board at one time (more than 10 dogs); and
• Most amount of dogs surfing on one board at one time (more than 10 dogs) with two humans (Scott and Tyler Chandler). 

Diving

Vhoebe, a Belgian Malinois, broke records with a 31 feet 8 inches dive.

Swimming

Umbra, a lab mix, broke records when she paddled four miles in 73 minutes.

Sprinting

In 1.87 seconds Mach Blazer weaved between 12 poles and set a new top speed. 

Balance

An Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix named Sweet Pea set new records when she walked ten steps while balancing a 5-ounce glass of water.  She also balanced a can on her head and walked 100 meters briskly setting a new record of 2 minutes and 55 seconds. 

High Jump

Greyhound named Cinderella May cleared a 68inch hurdle at the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals.

Shelter dog to debut on Broadway in “Annie”!

A shelter dog once living the "hard knock life" is going to play the role of Sandy in one of Broadway’s most popular musicals, Annie.  She is a very sweet, 2 year old female terrier mix rescued from a city pound in Houston and looks like the original Sandy.  Currently she is in training, attending rehearsals, and hamming it up with all of the actors.  Three paws to Sandy!  In this day and age it is wonderful to hear such a heartwarming rags to riches story.  "Annie" will begin previews on Oct. 3 at the Palace Theatre and will open on Nov. 8.

Wag 'n' Wheels

We've all had those funny experiences of riding in the car with our dogs.  If your dog loves riding in cars, share it!


Check out some pics of dogs riding in cars (to the left under Paws On Parade)

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