Whatever Happened To White Dog Poop?

July 8th, 2009 by Caninest

Anyone remember white dog poop? We do too, it brings back nostalgic memories of childhood and playing in the park.

Seen Any Lately?

When was the last time you saw (or almost stepped in) a white pile? It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Although this is a strange mystery to pursue, the answer is perfectly logical.

As it turns out, diet is the defining factor.

Back In The Day

Meat and bones used to comprise a large part of the domestic dogs diet, as a result their poop was rich in calcium. After a few days, water and organic components evaporated from their poop and what remained became dry, hard and turned white with calcium.
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Dog Eyes Up Close

June 24th, 2009 by Caninest

Image from nikitab

Perhaps it is their goofy attitude or their sheer love of life, but dogs have great eyes. They show you a bit of their personality as well as the undying loyalty domestic canines are known for.

Window To The Soul

They don’t call them puppy dog eyes for nothing. A dog wears their heart in their eyeballs, whether they are happy, sad or angry a dog’s eyes reflect their emotions.
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Blue Eyed Dogs

June 12th, 2009 by Caninest

Image from Ranger Gord

There is something unnerving about a dog looking up at you with cool blue eyes – it gives them a decidedly humanistic aspect.

It’s All In The Genes

Some breeds display lighter eyes as part of their genetic makeup, while in others they make a more random appearance. Either way, the result is a striking animal.