U.P. 200 Sled Dog Race 2010

A friend of mine lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and she has a great blog about
lots of interesting things that go on in that part of the US. Following is information
about their yearly sled dog race. Follow her blog as she tells us the story, in pictures, of these
magnificent dogs.
She writes: This is such a fun time for us in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and something I look forward to every year. Mushers from around the U.S. and as far away as New Zealand participated in the race this year. Thirty-three dog sled teams!! This is the 20th year we have had the privilege of having dog sled races here.

posted by Shaggy D at 7:04 PM 1 Comments

Sniffer dog Treo given top honour

Published 25 Feb 2010 in Rutland Times

A LIFE-SAVING dog has been awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross for his bravery while serving in Afghanistan.
Retired nine-year-old black Labrador Treo, who has now returned back to his former unit at St George's Barracks, in Pennine Way, North Luffenham, received the Dickin Medal on Wednesday.

The heroic dog was presented with the medal for sniffing out bombs known as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) while working as a forward detection dog on two occasions in Sangin, Helmand Province, in March and September 2008. His detective work saved the lives of the soldiers he was patrolling with and innocent civilians.

For the rest of the story click on the published link at the top.

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A Scottie named Sadie

For those that missed the event........A Scottie named Sadie became the first Triple Crown winner of dogdom. Sadie earned her 112th best in show ribbon. Also reaching the final ring were a brittany that recently had two litters, a whippet that can run 35 mph, a Doberman pinscher headed into retirement, a white toy poodle who overcame his anxiety around crowds, a Canadian-bred French bulldog and a puli that twice won the herding group.

posted by Shaggy D at 6:40 AM 2 Comments