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Gesundheit! Spring time has sprung and so has seasonal allergies. If you are a pet owner and allergy sufferer then you understand firsthand that dealing with seasonal and pet allergies simultaneously is no walk in the dog park. However, many pet owners suffering from non-life threatening allergies would rather live with minor sneezing & sniffles then live without their beloved pet. That is why it is no surprise that for many allergic animal lovers getting rid of their furry companion is out of the question. For some the benefits of pet ownership outweighs the drawbacks of suffering from pet allergies and plowing through a jumbo pack of Kleenex each day. Love your pet but sick of sneezing & watery eyes? No need to shed anymore of those allergy tears or pack your pet's bag. Here are some quick and simple tips to make living with seasonal and pet allergies more bearable & less miserable for you. Fido and Felix you can thank us later!

1. Bathe Your Pet. Tame dander allergens by bathing pets, removing the allergens that accumulate in fur. Be careful not to bathe too often, as frequent bathing can dry out your pet's coat. Ask your vet or groomer for the safest products for your specific pet.

2. Create "Allergy free No-Pet" Zones. If you do have pet allergies, keep pets out of at least one room, preferably the bedroom. It is a waste of time to hang a "No Pets Allowed" sign on your bedroom door, since your pet can't read. Keeping your pet out of your bedroom is gonna require some strong persuasion and training, it's time to call in reinforcements, delicious treats. When you are not at home make sure to close doors of rooms you do not want your pet entering. Also, hypoallergenic fabrics and materials and high-efficiency HEPA allergen-removing air cleaner in your "no-pet zone."

3. Clean Your Home. Vacuum frequently by using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate arresting) filter or a disposable electrostatic bag. Remember to also regularly steam-clean all in-house fabrics, including curtains, upholstery and rugs. Avoid dust-and-dander-catching furnishings such as cloth curtains and blinds and carpeted floors. Clean frequently and thoroughly to remove dust and dander, washing articles such as couch covers and pillows, curtains, and pet beds. And clean the dreaded kitty litter. You may also want to consider getting rid of carpet which traps large amounts of allergens.  Instead replace the majority of your floor surfaces with mop-able hardwood floors, tiles, or even linoleum, the better off you’ll be.

4. Consider Hypoallergenic Dogs. If you are craving pet companionship but suffer from pet allergies no worries. Hypoallergenic dogs, especially the smaller ones, usually don't shed or produce as much dander and have a different pH level in their hair, making these pets more habitable with allergic parents.

We always love getting emails from our customers & readers asking us to feature their dog or favorite breed for our Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed blog series every Thursday. As always we are honored to oblige. Thanks Karen for submitting your good looking pack of Pembroke Welsh Corgi to be featured in our series. Say "Hi" to Duncan and Bella!

Words From Their Loving Dog Owner Karen:

The first picture is Duncan, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. He will be soon be 10 years young. He was around 10 weeks old when he was surrendered at a Humane Society in MN for "herding" their children. It was love at first sight. He is allergic to almost everything, but luckily BBS carries a wide variety of treats he can actually eat! He is still patiently waiting for the time that his favorite ostrich ears make another appearance. His favorite pastime is chasing anything bigger than a rabbit. Bella is the second picture. She will be 1 year old on June 2. Her favorite thing to do is run up and down the many streams on the property. She is the exact opposite of Duncan, in that she loves to chase anything smaller than a rabbit..... chipmunks being her favorite.

Sincerely,

Karen

Handsome Duncan

Beautiful Bella

Height: 10 to 12 inches tall

Weight: Males 26 to 30 lbs , Female 24 to 28 lbs

Coat: Pembroke Welsh Corgi's should have a "fairy saddle" marking on the side of their shoulders caused by changes in the thickness, length and direction of hair growth. The phrase "fairy saddle" arises from the legend that Pembroke Welsh Corgis were harnessed and used as steeds by fairies. The white markings can be on the feet, chest, nose, stripe on the head, and as white partly or fully around the neck. Pembroke Welsh corgwn have an undercoat of fine soft fur and an overcoat of coarse hair, which makes their coat water resistant. Their coat should be medium length with a little extra on the chest plate.

Color: There are five allowed colors for Pembroke Welsh Corgis:

*Red with or without white markings which may appear on the feet and legs, muzzle, between the eyes and over the head as a small blaze, and around the neck as a full or partial collar. Red is the most commonly seen color as it is the genetically most dominant of the colors.

*Sable with white markings, which is like a red but with a light peppering of black.

*Fawn with white markings as described above, which is a lighter red (the red can be from a fawn to a deep red)

*Red-headed tricolor, which is a black dog with a red head, red spots above the eyes, on the sides of the muzzle on the legs and in the ears and around the anal area they also have white markings as described above and the white markings can often obscure some of the red markings of the muzzle and legs. A dog would be considered a mismark if they were black and white with no tan present.

*Black-headed tricolor, (the most recessive color genetically) which is a black and red dogs with red markings (in the same places you would see red on a black doberman) and white markings as described under Red above. A dog would be considered a mismark if they were black and white with no tan present.

Appearance: Corgis are one of the chondrodystrophic dwarf breeds in the canine family, being proportional to larger breeds but with shorter legs. Despite short legs, Pembrokes have a strong, sturdy appearance and an athletic body that helps them herd livestock including poultry, sheep, horses, and cattle. Their bodies are long, tails are a naturally short bob or docked, and their ears stand erect. They may be short in stature, but their sturdy bodies and boldness give them the power needed to control livestock or do just about any task asked of them by their owners.

Temperament: Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very affectionate, love to be involved in the family, and tend to follow wherever their owners go. The dogs are easy to train and are ranked as the 11th smartest dog in "The World's Smartest Breeds." Besides herding, they also function as watchdogs due to their alertness and tendency to only bark as needed. Most Pembrokes will seek the attention of everyone they meet and behave well around children and other pets. Due to their herding instinct, they love to chase anything that moves, so it is best to keep them inside fenced areas. The herding instinct will also cause some younger Pembrokes to nip at their owner's ankles to get attention, but this behavior can be stopped through training and maturity. Quick and quick-witted, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has an active mind and body. They need daily physical and mental exercise to be at their best in the house. Pembroke Welsh Corgi's are devoted and willing to please, fun-loving, amiable and companionable.  They are very good with children and can be reserved with strangers. Many bark a lot.

Health: Pembrokes Welsh Corgi have an average life expectancy of 12 to 15 years, similar to most dogs. Like people, every animal can be susceptible to certain physical problems as they get older. Pembroke owners must not indulge their dogs by feeding them too much which can be a hard task to accomplish. Other health problems may include degenerative myelopathy, hip dysplasia, and Von Willebrand's disease if their parents suffered from the same problems.

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But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

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We are dedicated to spreading awareness about pet related causes such as pet adoption. So we are excited to announce our new Tuesday blog series “Spotlight on a Rescue or Charity“, to pay tribute and honor animal rescue & shelters, unsung heroes across America dedicated to enriching, saving and nurturing the lives of animals in need.  We hope you will champion our cause by barking the word about the importance of pet adoption and donating your time and finances to your local animal shelter or rescue. Be a voice, email us if you know of a deserving animal rescue or charity that should be spotlighted and recognized. With that said, we are proud to spotlight "Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary"

About Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary

The Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary rescues and shelters disabled animals. Every animal who arrives at the sanctuary gets another chance to have a safe and loving home. Their residents include blind dogs, blind horses, deaf dogs, blind cats, and animals with other neurological and orthopedic disabilities.

Although these animals may have disabilities, they do not consider themselves handicapped. They just want to get on with life and enjoy themselves. Thanks to the support of the sanctuary's friends, that's what they get to do here.

Steve Smith and Alayne Marker-Founders of the Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary say a few words:

We founded the Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in December 2000, when we left our corporate jobs in Seattle and moved to a 160-acre ranch in the Blackfoot River Valley of western Montana. Our dream was to create a sanctuary focused on caring for animals with disabilities. These are the animals who are the least likely to be adopted and among the most likely to be euthanized in traditional shelters. The sanctuary is home to about fifty animals on average, nearly two-thirds of them blind.

From the outset, we had named the ranch the "Rolling Dog" because our dogs loved to roll around on their backs in the sagebrush- and grass-covered meadows on the property.

After ten wonderful years in Montana, we moved the sanctuary during the spring and summer of 2010 to a new and equally beautiful 120-acre property in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire.  You can read about why we relocated on our blog here.

One thing is clear:  The dogs — and the horses! — love to roll around on their backs even more in the lush and green New Hampshire grass!

The sanctuary's disabled residents are remarkable animals. They are happy, energetic and loving. Many of our visitors can't believe the animals they see romping with each other and running around are blind or cope with some other kind of handicap. There isn't a single animal here who feels sorry for itself. Each and every one of them loves being alive.

That's really the ultimate inspiration for us. Despite their disabilities, they want nothing more than a chance to enjoy life. And that's what they get to do here. Watch this AARP slideshow about the ranch.

How Can You Support the Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary?

The sanctuary depends entirely on private funding from compassionate people who want to support a safe haven like this. Your contribution big or small is crucial to their life-saving mission.

Donate Online
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Tributes & Memorials

Be a voice! Support the Rolling Dog Ranch bark-worthy cause, help save lives by becoming a Facebook Fan, “Like” their Facebook page. You can also check out & subscribe to Rolling Dog Ranch Youtube channel.

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Give the gift of a good chew. Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats & chews, and of course our bully sticks. Try our odor free bully sticks!

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

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Does your dog have the Best Smile? To spread awareness about February Pet Dental Month and the importance of daily pet dental hygiene we would like to celebrate beautiful smiles. So say "Best Bully Sticks" for the camera and be entered to win a Best Bully Sticks Dental goody box to maintain your unforgettable & kissable smile.

How To Enter: "LIKE" our Facebook page and enter the best photo of your dog smiling by submitting it on our Facebook page wall. "Tag" the photo (BestBullySticks.com Best Smile) to be entered.

Prize: Best photo wins a goody box full of all-natural bully sticks, treats & chews from www.bestbullysticks.com

Contest ends Feb 28th at midnight EST, We will announce the winner on Mar. 2nd. To be chosen by BestBullySticks.com staff.

Rules: Only 1 photo per household per dog.

So have your dog say cheese, snap a photo and submit the best photo of your dog smiling.

Thanks and have fun!

Check out our growing selection of Dental chews & products!

We brush them, bathe them and buy them tons of toys. But often we over look one of the most important things about our dogs their teeth. Celebrate February Pet Dental Month with us and get brushin'. Here are just a few of our pet dental products that will make cleaning your dogs teeth a breeze!

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