| Texas boxer is champ as dog show ends
Michael Shepherd's 4-year-old boxer, Monroe, received the all-breed "Best in Show" honors Sunday in the second day of an American Kennel Association-sanctioned all-breed dog show at Jackson Fairgrounds Park.
The Flower Mound, Texas, man is a second-generation dog show competitor, and Monroe is no mere pup.
"It's our 68th all-breed best in show," Shepherd said.
What's the secret to their success?
"Good dog. Good owner. Luck," he said.
Following is a list of all Sunday's champions:
* Hound Group: Beagle (15 inch) Ch Springfield N Skyline's Big Shot, Urbandale, Iowa
* Working Group: Boxer Ch Bayview Some Like It Hot, Flower Mound, Texas
* Non-Sporting Group: Keeshonden Ch Trumpet's Jumpin' Jack Flash, Memphis
* Sporting Group: English Setter Ch Esthetes Fandango, Winchester, Ky.
Pet obesity raising concern
LOGAN - Over recent months, adult and childhood obesity has been a major concern for many people across the nation, and now there is another form of health problem, and it includes our favorite four-legged friends.
Obesity in pets is a growing concern for pet-owners across the country, who sometimes don't even realize their cat or dog is growing larger every day. In fact, a recent study conducted by Pfizer Animal Health said that many owners don't realize their pets are overweight or at risk of health problems. According to the study, 47 percent of American dogs are overweight or obese, yet only 17 percent of dog owners would classify their dogs as being such.
As the No. 1 nutritional disorder in dogs, an estimated 25 to 44 percent of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese.
Salt Lake County pets of the week
Sadie is a friendly and energetic husky/shepherd mix. She's playful and fun, and she seems intelligent and attentive. She definitely got her pale blue eyes from the husky side of her family tree. We recommend that Sadie live in a home without small children, because she has a lot of energy. Sadie's adoption fee is $95.
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Charges Possible for Teens Shining Laser Pointer At Aircraft
The pilots of a commercial airliner preparing to land at Boise International Airport in Idaho Saturday reported a green laser beam was pointed at their aircraft from the ground around 11:30 pm. Controllers alerted other aircraft about the laser sighting. The pilot of a St. Luke's Hospital System helicopter saw the laser coming from the same area, police told the Idaho Statesman. The pilot was able to identify the source of the beam as a residence in a neighborhood and used his spotlight to lead police to the home where officers found two 17-year-old boys and a green laser pointer. Local police turned the case over to the Federal Bureau of Investigations as shining a laser at an aircraft in flight is a possible federal offense, police spokeswoman Lynn Hightower said.
Sleep with Fluffy? Of course. Take her to the vet? Um, no.
VANCOUVER -- We like to pamper our pets, sleep with them, include them in family photographs and take them to the spa -- but apparently they're not getting many dates with the vet. According to a national survey of 1,150 cat and dog owners conducted by Ipsos-Reid/Pfizer, 35 per cent of dog owners and nearly one-fifth of cat owners include their pets in family photographs, while 82 per cent of cat owners and 68 per cent of dog owners allow their pets to sleep on the bed with them. When it comes to relationships, about 20 per cent of cat and dog owners say they wouldn't consider dating someone who doesn't love pets. .
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