Maggie the English Mastiff vs. Dude the Chihuahua

Playful puppy days – Today Maggie (195 lbs, 6 years old) & The Dude (3 lbs, 2 years) Video was taken in 2009 when Dude was just a puppy. Maggie loved him the day we got him and still today. This was taken when we first got Dude and Maggie simpy wanted to chase him around the house but Dude wasn’t exaclty as quick to respond as he is today which is why I had to get Maggie to lie back down. Today, they’re still playful best friends free to roam & play together with the additions of Troy, Mastiff and Macy, the Chihuahua. If you’ve ever met a Mastiff you’d know how gentle they are, Maggie especially, and would never hurt a fly – or in this case, a Chihuahua. They’re simply best buds for life.

Dog saying grace/prayers

This dog is named Djaingo. He is saying his morning prayers before breakfast. Apparently, he learned to say grace for the owner’s Mom for Christmas. I know that we can all be thankful for the dogs in our lives. Music in the background: Born Again by Third Day

Cloned Puppy Replaces Pet Dog

Nina and Edgar Otto were devastated when their dog Sir Lancelot died of cancer last year. They had his DNA frozen and now, having paid out over £100,000, they have a new puppy – Lancey – controversially cloned from their beloved pet.

The $155,000 CLONED PUPPY ! | The Story

A Florida couple pays 5,000 for a cloned puppy — watch the pup play ! [JAN 2009]

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A couple from Boca Raton, FL reports that they have purchased the first single-birth, commercially cloned puppy in the United States.

BioArts International created a genetic clone of Nina and Edgar Ott’s deceased yellow lab, Lancelot. The puppy, Lancelot Encore, was born 10 wks ago in South Korea, and delivered to the couple at Miami International Airport on Monday night.

The Otts believed that genetic cloning would someday be possible and had their lab’s DNA collected, and frozen, 5 years ago. Their prior dog, Lancelot, passed away in January 2008. BioArts held an auction for their dog cloning service this past July, and the Otts paid 5,000 for their chance to have Lancelot genetically reproduced.

In August 2008, Bernann McKinney had 5 pit bull terrier puppies genetically reproduced from her deceased companion, Booger. Animal charities deeply condemned the practice at the time, citing the thousands of dogs needing homes in area shelters. Opponents also remind those considering cloning that life experiences affect personalities, not just genetics.

Apparently the science to continue this practice is here, if you have the money and the desire to pursue it.

by Penny Eims, Tacoma Dogs Examiner [ January 28, 2009 ]

CNN’s “Puppy Debate” hosted by Anderson Cooper

CNN’s “Puppy Debate” hosted by Anderson Cooper. A debate to choose the best Puppy for the Obama Girls..