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December 13, 1958
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska
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Article by Bob Bartos advising on simple, clean dog beds using household items like blankets, pillows, or cardboard boxes. Features the Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed and recommends balanced dog food like Friskies for nutrition.
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THE DOG BED
by Bob Bartos
Prominent Dog Authority
Every dog deserves a bed of his own. There are times, aside from sleeping, when he wants to be left alone. Like all of us, he has his moods. That doesn't mean he needs a thirty-dollar bed and a flowered eiderdown.
He'll be very content with an old blanket or rug in an out-of-the-way corner. But most of us can do better for our dogs than that. An old pillow, covered with plastic so that it's easily wiped clean, will keep him from lying directly on the floor which may be cold and drafty. If you add an old blanket that he can use to build a nest around himself, he'll be quite happy.
An excellent indoor bed can be made with a cardboard carton, the size of the dog determining the size of the box. Cut out one of the long sides, add the pillow and he has a comfortable bed protected on three sides from drafts.
Dog of the Week:
DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER
Average weight, 18 pounds;
shoulder height, 8 to 10 inches;
coat, a mixture of hard and soft hair about two inches long; color, shades of pepper or mustard.
Naturally if the choice is left up to the dog, he'd probably appropriate the best chair in the house. If you have an old one, with arms and back for draft protection, you can slip-cover it for the sake of periodic washings.
Here are two things to remember regardless of what kind of bed you provide for your dog. It must be out of drafts and it must be easily cleaned.
Feeding Tip: Except for vitamin C, which dogs manufacture themselves, the family pet requires a daily quota of vitamins, minerals and protein.
You'll be doing a hit-and-miss feeding job if you give him nothing but table scraps. The best way to be sure your dog is getting what he needs for his health and general well-being is to feed him a dependable all-purpose dog food such as Friskies.
by Bob Bartos
Prominent Dog Authority
Every dog deserves a bed of his own. There are times, aside from sleeping, when he wants to be left alone. Like all of us, he has his moods. That doesn't mean he needs a thirty-dollar bed and a flowered eiderdown.
He'll be very content with an old blanket or rug in an out-of-the-way corner. But most of us can do better for our dogs than that. An old pillow, covered with plastic so that it's easily wiped clean, will keep him from lying directly on the floor which may be cold and drafty. If you add an old blanket that he can use to build a nest around himself, he'll be quite happy.
An excellent indoor bed can be made with a cardboard carton, the size of the dog determining the size of the box. Cut out one of the long sides, add the pillow and he has a comfortable bed protected on three sides from drafts.
Dog of the Week:
DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER
Average weight, 18 pounds;
shoulder height, 8 to 10 inches;
coat, a mixture of hard and soft hair about two inches long; color, shades of pepper or mustard.
Naturally if the choice is left up to the dog, he'd probably appropriate the best chair in the house. If you have an old one, with arms and back for draft protection, you can slip-cover it for the sake of periodic washings.
Here are two things to remember regardless of what kind of bed you provide for your dog. It must be out of drafts and it must be easily cleaned.
Feeding Tip: Except for vitamin C, which dogs manufacture themselves, the family pet requires a daily quota of vitamins, minerals and protein.
You'll be doing a hit-and-miss feeding job if you give him nothing but table scraps. The best way to be sure your dog is getting what he needs for his health and general well-being is to feed him a dependable all-purpose dog food such as Friskies.
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Pet Care Advice
Breed Profile
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Dog Bed
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Pet Care
Dog Nutrition
Friskies Dog Food
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Provides tips for creating affordable dog beds using blankets, pillows, cardboard boxes, or old chairs, emphasizing draft protection and easy cleaning. Spotlights the Dandie Dinmont Terrier breed characteristics. Advises on balanced feeding with vitamins, minerals, protein via commercial dog food like Friskies instead of scraps.