Entries by Cherese Cobb

Brittany: Small Players with Big Hearts

BY CHERESE COBB, FREELANCER Sportsmen on both sides of the Atlantic cherish the conveniently sized and agile Brittany as an all-purpose hunting partner and a dog sport teammate. The only thing that makes a Brittany happier than the smelly, great, smelly, wonderful, smelly, outdoors (Did we say smelly?) is staying velcroed to their owners. History […]

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10 Unusually Cool Pet Products Every Owner Will Want

By CHERESE COBB Don’t we all want our pets to have the latest and greatest gadgets? Whether furry, feathered or flippers a-flapping, they’re part of our families, after all. But there are so many products on the shelves that it’s hard to know which ones work and even harder to know which ones your pets […]

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Peek Inside Sip & Purr, Milwaukee’s First Cat Cafe

BY CHERESE COBB, FREELANCER If your plugged-in, constantly on-the-go lifestyle has you on the fritz, or you’re cuddle-deprived because of your rental rules, fur-lergic partner or nomadic nature, Milwaukee’s first cat cafe, Sip & Purr, can fill that kitty hole in your soul. Nestled by Black Cat Alley on Milwaukee’s East Side (2021 E. Ivanhoe […]

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Don’t Judge A Dog By Its Breed

By CHERESE COBB If you’re a dog owner, you probably know that you shouldn’t judge a dog by its breed. But if you’re new to the world of dogs, there’s a huge misconception that every dog breed perfectly matches its standard and profile. Even if your friend’s Chihuahua acts like a wind-up toy, your neighbor’s […]

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13 Most Famous Dogs In History

  By CHERESE COBB Because dogs live in the present. Because they don’t hold grudges. Because they let go of all their anger daily, hourly and never let it fester, they’ve become man’s best friend. Whether they’re famous for lighting up the silver screen or pulling soldiers from the trenches, for one reason or another, […]

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French Mastiffs: Big Dogs, Bigger Hearts

By CHERESE COBB If you’ve ever seen “Turner and Hooch,” you’ve seen a French Mastiff. The breed may look like a menacing mass of wrinkles with monstrous jaws and drooling jowls, but there’s far more to them than meets the eye. In fact, owners describe these dogs as massive sweethearts. That doesn’t mean they’re pushovers, […]

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5 Brilliant Artists & Their Muses

By CHERESE COBB Who can resist a dog’s charms? Not you, not me, not even these five famous artists—whose mutt muses sniffed their way into some of their owners’ most iconic pieces. Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait with Small Monkey On September 17, 1925, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who was already making plans to attend medical school, […]

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5 Top Breeds Used in Art

By CHERESE COBB Thirty-five thousand years ago represents a special time in human history: the creation of cave art. Among handprints and humanoids, there was man’s best friend. After the invention of portable art in the Old Stone Age, these five dog breeds made appearances lounging on the laps of kings and queens, nuzzling the […]

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Talented Shiba Inu Creates Amazing Paintings

By CHERESE COBB Just call him Pablo Pawcasso. Hunter, a 5-year-old black-and-tan Shiba Inu from Alberta, Canada, has learned how to paint abstract masterpieces by crosshatching non-toxic acrylics in a drippy, streaky and swirly style. His owners, Kenny Au, a computer engineer, and Denise Lo, an ESL teacher, discovered his hidden artistic talent when they […]

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Top 5 Dog Subscriptions

By CHERESE COBB Don’t hog all the mail wealth: treat your pooch to one of these five subscription boxes. Stuffed with mouth-watering treats, cuddly plush toys and adjustable accessories, they’re gifts that keep on giving—in licks, cuddles and tail wags. 1. BarkBox Cost: $29 per month Shipping: Free to the United States and Canada Coupon: […]

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