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	Different Breeds
	For all you dog lovers out there, here are some of the lesser-known breeds that are being bred in different parts of the United States.
	Pointer + Setter = Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet
	Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier = Blue Skye, a dog for visionaries
	Great Pyrenees + Dachshund = Pyradachs, a puzzling breed
	Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso = Peekasso, an abstract dog
	Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel = Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle
	Labrador Retriever + Curly Coated Retriever = Lab Coat Retriever, the choice of research scientists
	Newfoundland + Basset Hound = Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors
	Terrier + Bulldog = Terribull, a dog that makes awful mistakes
	Bloodhound + Labrador = Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly
	Malamute + Pointer = Moot Point, owned by... oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway
	Collie + Malamute = Commute, a dog that travels to work
	Deerhound + Terrier = Derriere, a dog that's true to the end
	Grey Poodle + PON = Grey Poupon, the choice for mustard lovers
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I love my dogs, this is their home.
It's my hope they'll never roam.
My faithful friends, they are the best,
This is THEIR home, YOU are the guest.
If to you, they are a peeve,
Then by all means please feel free to leave.

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A Dog's Bill Of Rights

I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.

I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.

I have the right to be trained so I do not become the prisoner of my own misbehavior.

I have the right to adequate food and medical care.

I have the right to fresh air and green grass.

I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my family.

I have the right to have my needs and wants respected.

I have the right to a special time with my people.

I have the right to only be bred responsibly if at all.

I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.

I have the right to earn my person's trust and be trusted in return.

I have the right to be forgiven.

I have the right to die with dignity.

I have the right to be remembered well.

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Obedience Quiz
Please choose the correct answers
Heel on lead means:
1.	Walk kinda behind your handler, always staying out of peripheral vision.
2.	Have fun playing, this may include biting the lead, pants, or a playful nip to the heel of your handler.
3.	This is really a towing exercise. Either tow your handler or be towed by them.
4.	All of the above.
Figure Eight is for:
1.	Making friends with the posts.
2.	Your last chance to play with the lead.
3.	A good time to practice those stays.
4.	All of the above.
The Stand for Exam is for:
1.	Licking the judge.
2.	Sleeping.
3.	Checking out the audience and finding new folks you want to meet.
4.	All of the above.
Heel Free means:
1.	Sniff until something interests you then wander away from your handler.
2.	Time to meet those friendly people you had your eye on during the Stand.
3.	Time to show your potential for Utility and do a "Go Out".
Recall means:
1.	Hmmmmmmm I don't recall what this means better just sit here.
2.	Run as fast as you can to your handler and jump on them.
3.	Run to that spot that smelled so interesting and proceed to check it out.
4.	Alternate all of the above responses.
Finish?
1.	I must be almost done.
Stays are for:
1.	Twitching to freak out your handler.
2.	Licking your parts. Like you are a guest on the Howard Stern Show.
3.	This is a play time. I guess I'd better get started.
4.	Just pick one or two of the above.
CD means:
1.	Nothing
2.	Creative Dog
3.	Confused Dog
4.	Clueless Dog
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