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Basset Hounds are adorably goofy looking dogs if you ask me. The Basset Hound has ears that are longer than its legs. That really does not bode well for a gracefully moving dog like I imagine. Lots of loose saggy baggy skin all over the body. Face with skin and jowls hanging loose. Feet that seem larger than a dog of that stature would require. Basset Hounds seem to lumber along with… Read More
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One of my long time loves when it comes to dog breeds has been the Australian Shepherd. This is one dog breed I always dream about sharing my home with. But if it is going to happen it has to be jus tthe right time. Australian Shepherds are highly intelligent and highly energetic. That makes them great at doing things like agility with the proper training. Proper training, exercise, and jobs are… Read More
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Australian Cattle Dogs are such cool looking dogs. They seem to have just a unique blend of characteristics. Thick medium length fur. An awesome speckled to merle coloration. But it seems to only come in two varieties that I have seen. The blue merle like color pictured below and a red color. They have pointy attentive ears. A thick rounded snout. And at the other end a pretty unique looking tail. A… Read More
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Some dog breeds you fall in love with on first contact with. Some you slowly warm up to and develop this deep affectionate feeling for. At first I wasn’t sure if the American Staffordshire Terrier was a breed I liked. Repeated exposure has really softened me up to these dogs. It helps when you have experience in shelters, adopt a amstaff mix type dogs, and are able to help some handlers at… Read More
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Going to dog shows has introduced me to so many different breeds of dogs. And even at dog shows I don’t see them very often. One such dog is the American English Coonhound. As a person that is really drawn to visuals one of the first thing that draws me to different dogs and dog breeds is often their look. Who doesn’t love a gorgeous dog? I really like the look of… Read More
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One of my earliest fascinations with dog breeds focused on what we probably think of mostly as cold weather type dogs, Dogs with thick fluffy fur to protect them from the elements. This fascination grew stronger when I was first introduced to Alaskan Malamutes. I love that they are a large breed of dog and they have that thick luscious fur. It just makes me want to snuggle up to them to… Read More
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I love watching dogs do things that only dogs can do. Running through an agility course at warp speed is right up there. It is especially cool for me when I see a type of dog I don’t normally think of as an agility dog running the course. Of course any dog who has worked at it and been trained can run an agility course, but I bet we all have a… Read More
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I don’t run a lot of road races, but I like to run a half marathon each year. For me the half marathon is the perfect distance on the road. It really hits the sweet spot. Just the right amount of challenge no matter how you are approaching it. Apparently Skunk Cabbage Classic by the Finger Lakes Running Club has become my annual tradition. It is not a particularly easy course and… Read More
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Herring Gulls are large but not the biggest of gulls. They are still impressive birds. Large white bodies. Black wing tips. Bright colored beaks, often with a spot of color on them. Herring Gulls seem to be less afraid than other birds. The Herring Gull will get close to you and allow you to get close to them. It is fun to see these birds interact with their natural environment. This Herring… Read More
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One of my favorite things about running is that there is really just about endless variety and options available if you are open to it. I love to do new things. There are just so many aspects of running that one can tweak or change to shake things up differently. Add in more joy when things are getting a little stale by doing something different. Ran first 12 hour timed event As… Read More
