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Did you know …. ! The first known cat with a given name was called Nedjem meaning `sweet' or `pleasant' and dates from the reign of Thutmose III, who was the sixth Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty. (1479-1425 BC).

Coronavirus Update

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Barks & Meow’s Express!

QUIZ

1. What breed of dog was originated in Germany by a tax collector who needed a guard dog for protection?

2. What do fish get from water as it passes through their gills?

3. What style of swimming stroke is named after an insect?

4. Can you name George Washington’s two favorite horses?

5. What is a the only continent without reptiles or snakes?

6. What is the proper term for a group of kittens?

ANSWERS

1. Dobermann Pinscher. 2. Oxygen. 3. Butterfly.

4. Blueskin & Nelson. 5. Antarctica. 6. Kindle, Litter or Intrigue.

The Westminster Kennel Club

The first Westminster dog show was first held on May 8, 1877, making it the

second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States behind only

the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. The show originated as a show

for gun dogs, primarily Setters and Pointers, initiated by a group of hunters who

met regularly at the Westminster Hotel at Irving Place and Sixteenth Street

in Manhattan.

SILLY JOKES A Dog With Talent A guy walks into a bar with a small dog. The bartender says "Get out of here with that dog!". The guy says, "But this isn't just any dog... this dog can play the piano!". The bartender hooks a thumb over at a piano in the corner, "If that dog can play that piano, you both get a drink on the house!". The guy sits the dog on the piano stool, and the dog starts playing. Ragtime, Mozart, Beethoven... and the bartender and patrons are loving it. Suddenly a bigger dog runs in, grabs the small dog by the scruff of the neck, and drags him out. The bartender asks the guy, "What was that all about?" The guy replies, “Oh, that was his mother. She wanted him to be a dentist”.

Fun Trivia

*A frightened cat can run at speeds of up to 31 mph, slightly faster than a human sprinter. Also, a cat's tail plays a vital part in the cat's balance and in the "righting reflex" it allows the cat to land on its feet after falling from a height.

*The very first dog to walk a tightrope at a circus was an American Eskimo dog.

*Did you know that Coyotes are a member of the biological canidae family, the same classification given to dogs, wolves, and foxes? They tend to be tawny gray in color with long legs and a tail that is typically 40% of their body length.

*Cheetahs make a chirping sound that is much like a bird's chirp or a dog's yelp. The sound is so intense, it can be heard a mile away.

*During the Renaissance, detailed portraits of the dog as a symbol of fidelity and loyalty appeared in mythological, allegorical, and religious art throughout Europe, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Diego Velázquez, Jan van Eyck, and Albrecht Durer.

*A Tortoise given to the English Royal Family by Captain Cook in 1777, died in 1965!

*Hamster's range in size from the tiny dwarfs that measure only 2 to 4 inches in length to the common hamster which may reach lengths of up to 8 to 11 inches. Only five species are commonly kept as pets, though.

Did you know …. ! During the 19th century mummified cats in Egypt were excavated and used as manure. In one consignment alone, there were 19 tons of mummified cats. Unfortunately, all that was saved from that consignment was one skull, which was given to the British Museum.

Local Pet Rescues - SM

Name Phone #

Boxer Rescue L.A. Karma Rescue J.J. Woofin' Paws Rescue L.A. Love & Leashes Love Leo Rescue NKLA Pet Adoption Center The Lange Foundation Much Love Animal Rescue Voice for the Animals Save A Rescue Westside German Shepherd Rescue of L.A.

310-862-0044 310-512-7833

310-441-1150

424-208-8840 310-473-5585 310-391-5408 310-392-5153 818-300-4616 310-202-7283

PET SITTERS/DOG WALKERS Animal Magnetism 310-621-6979 Doggie Bliss 310-391-2116 Fetch! Pet Care 310-577-6137 Lewis & Bark 310-980-2325 Lucky Tails 310-923-5599 Sitter 4 Paws 310-869-6525

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PET GROOMERS Bark Williams 310-664-7009 Lucky's Pet Grooming 310-582-8800 Moon Doggy's Dog Wash 310-396-3865 Paws N Claws Grm Salon 310-459-2009 Paws & Effect Pet Spa 310-450-9017 Sparky’s Pet Grm 310-571-3191

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PAW-SCOPES DOGS If your dog was born in the month of May, he or she may display strong and attractive personalities and could fall into two types: one shy, sensitive, gentle and patient; the other exuberant, lively and exhibitionist, sometimes hiding the depths of their character under a cloak of playfulness and antics. CATS This feline is very adept at fooling everyone who enters the kitchen into thinking that nobody has remembered to feed him or her. He or she is an amiable companion, well aware of which hand does the feeding to ensure that whoever owns that hand continues to be so generous.

A few more ‘silly’ jokes!

1. A guy went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but he couldn't find any!

2. My friend drowned in a bowl of muesli. A strong currant pulled him in.

3. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh! 4. Two blondes walk into a building …… you’d think

one of them would have seen it! 5. I went to the butchers the other day and I bet him

$50 that he couldn’t reach the meat off the top shelf. He said “No can do, the steaks are too high”!

John Lennon (1940-1980)

This famous Beatle loved cats; as a boy he reportedly cycled to the fishmonger's to buy hake for his cat. He named his first cat Mimi after

his cat-loving Aunt. He and his first wife Cynthia had up to ten cats.

Cat Trivia . . . ! *The first major cat show in the

United States was held in May of

1895 at Madison Square Garden

in New York City. It featured 176

cats, including two ocelots, two

wildcats and three civets.

A brown tabby female Maine Cat

named Cosie, owned by Mrs.

Fred Brown, was named Best in

Show.

*Abraham Lincoln had 4 cats in

the White House and once

observed that his cat Dixie was

smarter than his whole cabinet.

Now you can feel comfortable

when there's a cat person as

President!

Q & A

Q: What animals don't have sweat glands? A: Hippos, Rhinos, Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises and Pigs. Q: How many donkeys are in the world? A: There are estimated to be 50 million donkeys in the world, almost all of which are maintained for work. China has the highest population (eleven million) followed by Ethiopia (five million).

BIRD TRIVIA

*In 2007, the American Bald Eagle was taken off the endangered species list.

*The endangered Ruppell's griffon vulture is the highest flying bird ever recorded, and it can ascend to heights of 37,000 feet.

*Owls lay white colored eggs, especially in colder climates, as protection in the snow.

*The Ostrich is the only bird that provides us with leather.

*There are approximately 10,000 known species of birds in the world. The best continent for bird watching is South America where over 3,200 species are known to exist.

Q: Which bird builds nests that can house 200 birds and last 100 years? A: A Sociable Weaver nest is perhaps the most spectacular structure built by any bird. Like an apartment complex, it can house hundreds of birds and can be used for generations.

A Few Local Pet-Friendly Outdoor Restaurants

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Restaurant Location Phone #

Lazy Daisy Café Santa Monica 310-450-9011

M Street Kitchen Santa Monica 310-396-9145

3 Square Bakery Venice 310-399-6504

Café Vida Pacific Palisades 310-573-1335

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Did you know . . . !

During Roosevelt's 12 years and one month as President, 11 dogs lived in the White House. They included a Bullmastiff, two red setters, a retriever, a Bulldog, a Llewellin Setter, a Scotch Terrier, a Great Dane, a Sheepdog, and a German Shepherd who tried to rip the pants off the British Prime Minister.

Humorous reasons not to train your dog

You like to see the paw prints and pet hair on your visitors' clothes. The house is too orderly. You love the sound of barking in the morning, noon, afternoon, evening, and all through the night. Your garden and backyard need renovation, so you let the dog dig everything up. You don’t want your furniture to look too nice. Your neighbors don't complain enough!.

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FUN QUARANTINE LAUGHS

HORSE TRIVIA

Q Trigger, Roy Rogers' golden palomino stallion, was preserved after his death in 1964 by Bishoff's Taxidermy of California and was on display for many years at the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum in this city until it closed in 2009? A Branson, Missouri

Q What is the highest price paid for a thoroughbred race horse at public auction? A $16 million: This pricey 2-year-old colt, named "The Green Monkey", was a descendent of Northern Dancer. He never won a race and has since retired from racing.

Q Asturian, Bashkir, Falabella, Fleuve and Fouta are all what? A Horse Breeds.

HORSE TRIVIA

Brief History of the Western Riding Saddle

Early day horsemen rode bareback. From traveling to waging war, for hundreds of years, man rode without a saddle. The first saddle is believed to have been invented in 365 AD by the Sarmations. Proud horsemen who used their horses in battle and also sacrificed them to the gods, their saddle creations were brought back to Europe by the Huns. Finding the metal stirrups great for mounting, as well as for increasing overall balance, the Europeans discovered that they were able to wield war weapons with more skill and accuracy.

In the beginning, leather tanning was undeveloped, at best. As the years passed, saddlers perfected the process, resulting in soft, supple, durable hides. The saddle’s tree, generally made from a carved piece of wood, evolved into wood covered rawhide, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and, most recently, a complete removal of the tree.

The western saddle we know today is an evolved version of the Spanish Vaquero’s working saddle. As the working cowboys used their saddles, they underwent a gradual change in order to continue to meet the demands of life in the Old West. Specialized jobs, such as roping cattle, resulted in specialized saddle types.

Then came the invention of rodeos. Initially intended for working cowboys to showcase their skills, the introduction of individualized events led to the evolution of more saddle types, from barrel to roping models.

As riders’ demands changed from working to pleasure, and chosen mounts continue to evolve, the saddle has advanced, as well. One only has to look as far as a retail catalog or website to see the dizzying array of models available today.

Police Horses Have Been Around Since the 17th Century

Police horses have been used as a peaceful method of maintaining law and order since the 17th century. They are still used by many police forces but are not as widespread as in the past due to the increased use of police cars and motorbikes. However, a mounted officer is still a common sight in many parts of the world and is useful, particularly in crowded areas: generally mounted police officers can see for a long distance and can easily be seen by others. They also help to maintain order as they command respect and a sense of authority. The horses that are used for this job tend to be castrated as this makes them more peaceful.

Art by Dawn Morrison Wagner

FRONT COVER STORY

Our front cover is very uplifting at this moment in time when we are

all experiencing the Coronavirus lockdown. Our thanks to local artist,

Dawn Morrison Wagner for her creative artwork!

Dawn created her first street painting back in 1988 at the

I Madonnari festival in Santa Barbara, CA, and immediately fell in love

with the classic art form. She has since been featured at festivals

around the country, won many awards, and her chalk art has been

used in commercial and promotional work.

Dawn’s street art has evolved from specializing in classic

reproductions, such as pieces that honor the art form’s Italian origins

as well as her ancestry, to contemporary perspective pieces that

utilize the 3-dimensional relationship between the viewer and the

pavement.

Like many of her Renaissance idols, Dawn has spent her life combining

Art and Science. She completed an Art Minor while pursuing her

Physics and Engineering degrees, and continued to travel to festivals

while working in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Dawn enjoys

sharing her love of the medium with other artists through chalk art

workshops, and with the audience that comes to watch her pieces

emerge from the pavement.

Dawn is available for local commissions or promotional events.

(Do not reproduce photos without permission)

Dawn Morrison Wagner (Chalk Artist Extraordinaire)

Website: www.madonnara.com Instagram: @madonnara

Facebook: facebook.com/madonnara Twitter: twitter.com/madonnara

Email: madonnara@yahoo.com

World’s Rarest Dog Breeds It’s difficult to pin a number on the amount of dog breeds that exist around the globe today. From the miniature but mighty Chihuahua to the big softie Golden Retriever, there are plenty breeds to choose from when seeking the perfect canine companion. However, no matter how many mutts you think you recognize, there are some lesser-known doggies which you may have never even heard of. In this article, it explores five of the rarest breeds of dog around the world, featuring an Italian-born truffle hunter and Hungary’s own pedigree sheep-dog. Have a read below and see how many of these fascinating breeds you recognize.

Lagotto Romagnolo Often mistaken as a poodle-cross, the curly-coated Lagotto Romagnolo is actually the world’s oldest water retriever. Born in Romagna during the Medieval Times, the Lagotto was traditionally used as a working dog to heartily fetch ducks from the Italian marshlands. With its woolly waterproof covering, muscular build and sharp sense of smell, it’s no wonder this breed assisted duck-hunting explorations for centuries. However, the resourceful retriever turned its nose to hunting truffles in recent years and is now the only dog breed recognized for the job. The ancient breed was on the brink of extinction in the 70s, but was revived by a dedicated Italian breeding group who were committed to sharing its specialities outside of Italy. Playful in nature and easy to train, the Lagotto is keen to spend time with its owners and go on walking adventures. Though be aware that this breed’s idea of a casual walk is an energetic expedition, keen to sniff the ground in search of truffle treasure or splash in any puddle they might find.

Azawakhs Azawakhs, loyal and passionately protective in nature, are perceived as the most unusual sighthound - the breed of hunting dogs that discover its prey with sight over scent. This elegant and long-legged breed was created in the Sahel region of Africa, where it became trained to guard nomad’s tepees in desert conditions.

Sharing similar characteristics to the Saluki breed, the Azawakh was often called ‘idii n’ illeli’ by its nomad owners, which translates to ‘sighthound of the free people’. The fawn-coated, calming canine was brought to America during the 1980s and added to the American Kennel Club’s Foundation in 1997.

Uniquely compared to being more like a cat than a dog, Azawakhs have an independent character and can be severely shy around strangers. However, in the company of an attentive owner, this breed can strongly overcome their reserved side and become comforting companions.

Norwegian Lundehund Dating back to the Ice Age, the Norwegian Lundehund is recognized as one of the rarest dogs on the planet due to its unique characteristics which aren’t shared by any other breed. Originating from the islands off the Norwegian coast, this crimson-coated canine was developed to hunt Puffin birds along the coastal cliffs. Due to its unusual hunting environment, the agile Norwegian Lundehund evolved to develop the perfect traits for scaling rocky cliffs: six toes on each front paw, adjustable ears and a neck so flexible that it can crane backwards to touch the spine.

The endangered Spitz species neared extinction during World War II, but was miraculously recovered by Norwegian breeders and thankfully remains in small numbers today. Known for its fun-loving nature and affectionate personality, the Norwegian Lundehund would be a perfect pet for active families.

World’s Rarest Dog Breeds

Mudi Pronounced ‘moody’, this Hungarian-born breed is quite the opposite of its name, known for its upbeat and highly-active nature. With less than a thousand in existence, the Mudi breed is rarely spotted outside of its Eastern European homeland. Pointy-eared with a wavy-haired coat, this unique canine is believed to have originated in the 1800s and naturally developed from crosses between the well-known Pumi and Puli breeds. Encompassing a high-intellect and swift stride, Mudis are often used to herd sheep and cattle, and are additionally praised for making effective watch dogs. With bounds of energy and an innate desire to explore, Mudis are the perfect partner for those who enjoy the great outdoors and getting active. However, the Hungarian sheepdog also craves affectionate downtime just as much, keen to cuddle up to its owner and lap up the one-on-one attention.

Harrier

The Harrier, recognized back in 1885, is an old, reliable hunting breed from England. Bred to hunt in packs for rabbits and hare, they possess all of the required attributes of a scenting pack hound. Sturdily built with large bones, full of strength, and well balanced, Harriers can work tirelessly in all terrain. They are outgoing and friendly, fairly active, and easygoing companions.

Harriers have always been a rare breed in the U.S. since they were first imported during the 1700s. Between 1884 and 1994, only 949 Harriers were registered with the American Kennel Club.

Otterhound

The British Otterhound is currently the UK’s most Vulnerable Native Breed,

with a mere 24 puppies born in the country last year. Recognized for its

marvellous mane of hair and entertaining essence, the hound is officially

rarer than the white rhino, with less than 1,000 dogs around the world.

Believed to have developed in The Borders during the Medieval Age, the

Otterhound was bred to protect the fishing industry from pesky otters,

as its name suggests. However, after otter-hunting was banned within the

UK, the specialist breed almost disappeared and is still highly endangered

today.

Like his close relative, The Bloodhound, this friendly breed demonstrates

great determination, particularly when it’s got its eye on tasty treats. Ap-

preciated for its sensitive and calm nature, the Otterhound would make a

lovely companion for a solo owner, who also likes to seek out new and

exciting scenery. Though, it’s worth noting that patience is required for

this mutt, as it’s a messy muncher and loves to play in muddy conditions.