go see this new site!

www.Stop-BSL.com is a new site my mommy and some friends started recently. They are making a non-profit organization called Owners, Breeders and Dogs (that's me) Against Breed Discrimination.

This site is to generate donations and information for the cause of fighting BSL. All donations will be used to publish ads in newspapers, magazines and more to inform the public of this growing problem.

Also, they are working with several breed clubs already to spread the word. There is info and pics and movies already and more to come!

check it out!

go to the contacts page to see how you can help!

How to GRADE your food

Someone online gave this to my mommy. . see how your food rates.


How to grade your dog's food:
Start with a grade of 100:

1) For every listing of "by-product", subtract 10 points

2) For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or "poultry", meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points

3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points

4) For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source,subtract 5 points

5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. "ground brown rice", "brewerâ?Ts rice", "rice flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points

6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points

7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points

8 ) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3points

9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 morepoints

10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil,subtract 2 points

11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points

12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points

13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isnâ?Tt allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points

14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isnâ?Tt allergic to beef), subtract 1 point

15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point

Extra Credit:

1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points

2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or
nutritionist, add 5 points

3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points

4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points

5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points

6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points

7) If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points

8 ) If the food contains barley, add 2 points

9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points

10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point

11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point

12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than
the first one; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "" as 2 different sources), add 1 point

13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point

14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point

94-100+ = A
86-93 = B
78-85 = C
70-77 = D

69 = F

Here are some foods that have already been scored.


Dog Food scores:

Authority Harvest Baked / Score 116 A+

Bil-Jac Select / Score 68 F

Canidae / Score 112 A+

Chicken Soup Senior / Score 115 A+

Diamond Maintenance / Score 64 F

Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice / Score 92 B

Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula / Score 99 A

Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium / Score 122 A+

Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato / Score 106 A+

Foundations / Score 106 A+

Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold / Score 93 D

Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium / Score 73 D

Innova Dog / Score 114 A+

Innova Evo / Score 114 A+

Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables / Score 110 A+

Nutrisource Lamb and Rice / Score 87 B

Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy / Score 87 B

Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice / Score 23 F

ProPlan Natural Turkey & Barley / Score 103 A+

Purina Benful / Score 17 F

Purina Dog / Score 62 F

Purina Come-n-Get It / Score 16 F

Royal Canin Bulldog / Score 100 A+

Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult / Score 106 A+

Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice / Score 97 A

Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ / Score 63 F

Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies / Score 69 F

Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken / Score 110 A+

Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold / Score 97 A

st john's what?

Mommy and Daddy have me on a new supplement. St John's Wart. I am a bit nervous around new people and tend to bark. Mommy told me that someone suggested trying this to calm me down. I just started it last week, I feel a bit calmer, still not okay with strangers. But, mommy says the longer I take it the better I will feel.

I hope this is true because I love kisses and hugs, but don't know who to trust. It's hard for me to make new friends because I am nervous and bark at people. For some reason they always think I'm mean. I wouldnt hurt them. . . I just think theyre so tall and scary.

Well, everyone hope for me this really helps in the long run.

The Wee'z

What a big day!

Yesterday there was a huge get together at grandma's place. My sister and one of my brothers came out to join in the fun. We all felt bad for Atlas because he didn't come out with us, but he always jumps in crowds and the kids could have gotten hurt. But all the kids went and saw him through the fence and he told me he got lots of kisses.
I was very nervous at first, barking to seem mean so they wouldnt hurt me. I hardly ever see that many people in one place. They all wanted to pet and hold me. I tried to hide under mommy for a while. But then I felt a little more comfortable . . . I even let the kids pet me some. And, I got a kiss from one of them. That was really nice.
Then I stole some cat food and got in trouble, mommy always says it's not good for me. I think it tastes awesome! All in all it was a pretty big day. Cadillac and Mush mouth got lots of attention too. We all had a great time. I especially liked it because daddy was there. I miss daddy all week and love seeing him on the weekends. He rubbed my belly and gave me lots of kisses. And I finally decided to do High Five for him. I thought that would make him happy. Mommy and daddy were so excited to see that.