From the monthly archives:

February 2008

PoochIQ

02/09/2008

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Yes you can find out if your loveable mutt is smart or just a pile of fur. Yes, it is fun and your canine friend will not be ostracized by society if he is dumber than a box of rocks…

Here is what PoochIQ has to say about its product:

“The Pooch IQ Kit is like nothing you’ve ever seen before! It’s a first-of-its-kind tool that lets you accurately test your pooch’s intelligence level while having loads of fun with your pup!”

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So, what is included in the kit?

1 Pooch IQ Testing Booklet with 15 Exercises, Scoring Key, and Detailed IQ Explanations

1 ExtraTuff Rubber Cone Toy

1 5-Piece Plush Dog Puzzle

1 Big & Furry Squeaky Bone

1 Super-Bouncy Ball

1 Hide-a-Treat Testing Toy

1 Midnight Black Face Mask

3 Colorful Plastic Pup-Cups

 

I find it fantastic! It seems like it provides some fun for you and your pet and possibly a great tool to help you understand your furry friend on a deeper level. I think this could help you bond even more with your pet and if you have more than one dog, the same kit can be used on all of them.

 

Is there a margin of error?

Of course, every test has that. Even the ones human take, are not totally fool proof. But I guarantee, you will have more fun testing your pooch with this one.

 

Is this a test that takes a long time?

Nope, according to the manufacturer it takes one hour to complete, and you can test your pooch more than once. So, if you feel that your dog is not really scoring, or maybe it is not having a great day, do the test again. Of course when you do it again, your dog might already know the answers.

Is it fun?

Absolutely, you and your pooch will have fun, and they can play with the toys for years to come.

Is this expensive?

Not really, $79.99 plus shipping gets you all the above, and in my opinion, it makes a great gift for the dog owner that has everything.

This site also offers a PoochIQ Community, aptly names Bright Pup, where you can share your stories with others and compare your results. The whole site is well done, easy to navigate and in my opinion a great service to the owners of PoochIQ.

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Dog Diamonds

02/01/2008

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For those that have everything and can afford to bestow the most prized gifts on their pets there is one site that offers the ultimate:

I Love Dogs Diamonds. The site; beautifully designed, offers genuine large diamond collars that would turn Elizabeth Taylor green with envy. These collars are museum worthy, limited edition, extremelly beautiful and expensive.

Certainly nothing I could afford in my lifetime, but the visit was worth it!

The cheapest item is $280k and the most expensive $1.8 million.

Here is what they have to say about their Amour Amour; the most expensive item:

“There’s only one chance to own this stunning, one-of-a-kind, 52-carat diamond dog collar. Over 1600 hand-set diamonds adorn the graceful chandelier design that includes an amazing 7-carat, D-IF, brilliant-shape centerpiece diamond.

The brilliant white luster of platinum – a rare and pure metal – ignites the true radiance of the diamonds, while 18K white-gold provides strength to make this precious piece last a lifetime.”

Check them out at ILoveDogDiamonds

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