Dog owners and their dogs gather daily at Kerr Hall Quad, a green space on Toronto Metropolitan University's campus. While not an official off-leash area, it has become a favorite spot for the community to socialize, benefiting from the safe, enclosed space. The dogs play together, and owners form close bonds. There is both mental and physical health benefits due to urban green spaces and the sense of community they foster.
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About the Breed
The 5,000-year-old Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced "show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee"), the ancient Aztec dog of the gods, is today a loving companion and vigilant watchdog.
The Xoloitzcuintli comes in three sizes (toy, miniature, and standard), and two varieties (hairless and coated). The hairless has tough, smooth, close-fitting skin. The coated variety is covered by a short, flat coat. Both varieties come in dark colors ranging from black, gray-black, and slate to red, liver, or bronze. Its face is thoughtful and intelligent, and a Xolo's forehead will wrinkle when he's deep in thought. The Xolo's graceful, elegant body is surprisingly strong and rugged.
More information on the Xoloitzcuintli dog breed can be found at The American Kennel Club.
“Lady Gaga, Demi Moore and Demi Moore’s dog Pilaf during filming for "The Graham Norton Show."
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Harley Quinn and the Penguin are no match for the ridiculous cuteness of one teeny tiny micro chihuahua named Pilaf.
Demi Moore recently visited “The Graham Norton Show” to discuss her wild new film “The Substance”and was joined by her dog Pilaf, who she hilariously referred to as her “special significant other.”
NEW YORK (AP) — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There's a lot of joy in having a dog, not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk. And therein lies a peril some dog people should pay more attention to.
Over the past 20 years, injuries related to dog walking have been on the rise among adults and children in the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. Fractures, sprains and head trauma are among the most common.
From 2001 to 2020, the estimated number of adults seen at emergency departments for dog-walking injuries increased significantly, from 7,300 to 32,300 a year, lead researcher Ridge Maxson told The Associated Press. Most patients were women (75%). Adults overall between ages 40 and 64 amounted to 47%.
And that's just emergency room visits. “We know that a significant number of people might seek treatment at primary care, specialty or urgent care clinics for their injuries,” Maxson said.
Dog ownership has become increasingly common, he noted, with about half of U.S. households having at least one dog. The pandemic contributed to the spike.
