10 Facts about Dogs

1. It is estimated 1 million U.S. dogs are named as the primary beneficiaries in their owner's will.
2. All dogs across all breeds are descendants of wolves; dogs and wolves are technically the same species.
3. Many canine foot disorders are the result of untrimmed nails.
4. Dogs can find the source of a noise in 6/100ths of a second. They use the swiveling motion of their ears like radar dishes.
5. Dogs have three eyelids – the upper lid, the lower lid, and a third lid called a nictitating membrane (also known as a 'haw') that helps keep the eye moist and provides protection.
6. The oldest dog on record was an Australian cattle dog, Bluey. Bluey lived over 29 years.
7. The grief suffered when a pet dog dies is often the same intensity of grief felt when a human friend or family member dies.
8. There are over 700 types of purebred dogs.
9. Dogs do not have an appendix.
10. Dogs keen sense of smell allows them to locate dead bodies under water, termites, natural gas buried deep in the earth and even human cancers.

(Source:  Karen Becker, DVM)

Catching 'rays, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved

The above image, Catching 'rays, is available for sale on my website as an original painting, print and magnet.

Here is the original painting in a gallery setting:

(left - right) Flea Bag, Catching 'rays, Reigning Cats and Dogs, © Susan Calvert, all rights reserved
(White streaks in the picture are reflections from fluorescent lights.)

Find Me and Lucy Dog On Facebook

I often write about my dog, Lucy, on Facebook.  We share many wonderful memories together and several of my pet paintings are based on our relationship.

That being said, I want to thank each and every one of my fans for joining my Facebook page, Good Girl Designs - The Fun Art of Susan Calvert.  Lucy and I truly enjoy interacting with you.  (Yes, I read all posts and replies to Lucy.  I let her know who "likes" what her mommy has written about her.)

If you have a Facebook account with an interest in pets and art, please join my Fan Page. To do so, click on the "Like" button in the box below or on the live link above.  Again, thank you for your support.

Pet Prints HOLIDAY SALE--35% off

As a holiday gift to my readers, I placed my matted cat and dog art prints on sale.  They are regularly priced at $40 each.  They are presently priced at $25 each.  That's a savings of over 35%.

The prints fit into standard 11x14" frames so you won't need to spend mega bucks for custom frames, unless you want to, of course.  And they will arrive titled and signed by yours truly.

Many of my customers purchase them to hang in groups as shown below.  With this sale, you can own 2 prints for $50.  Whereas the original price prior to the sale would have been $80 for both.  Yippee!!!

So if you are looking for gifts this holiday for your veterinarian, that special person one who loves pets or a gift for yourself, please check out the sale on my website.

Happy Holidays!

Catch of the Day, © Susan Calvert

Thinking Inside the Box, © Susan Calvert

Wordless Wednesday, 8/11/2010