KTDC Events
Kansas Toy Dog Club Monthly Calendar
- Monthly Meeting - Third Thursday of each month
- 7:00 p.m.
- Flight Safety Building, 9720 E. Central - Wichita, KS
- Free and open to the general public
- Local Happenings
January 19, 7:00 p.m. monthly meeting
February 4, 1:00 PM Eukanuba Dog Show on Kake, Channel 10
February 16, 7:00 p.m. Annual visit to Prairie Homestead Assisted Living- Annual Events
- Spring Dog Show - April 5 - KS Coliseum. For more information go to www.onofrio.com.
Got 10 minutes? Get 10 wags!
Fun ideas for you and your friend!
By Kristy Alpert
1.Hunt for treasure. Hide his toys together around the backyard over your lunch break and the “hunt” for them together when you get back from work.
Hunt for treasure. Hide his toys together around the backyard over your lunch break and the “hunt” for them together when you get back from work.2.Discover new places. Walk somewhere new. Go to WagWorld.com to find a dog friendly destination near you.
Discover new places. Walk somewhere new. Go to WagWorld.com to find a dog friendly destination near you.3.Take it to the floor! Every now and then, move from the sofa to the floor as you watch TV, play games, and hang out with your pal.
Take it to the floor! Every now and then, move from the sofa to the floor as you watch TV, play games, and hang out with your pal. 4.Visit during lunch. Return home midday to surprise your dog with some belly rubs!
Visit during lunch. Return home midday to surprise your dog with some belly rubs!5.Unscheduled adventure! Your morning routine is always fun, but why not throw in an unscheduled adventure like a quick morning car ride with the windows down?
Unscheduled adventure! Your morning routine is always fun, but why not throw in an unscheduled adventure like a quick morning car ride with the windows down?6.Grow a memory. Plant flowers with your dog and play in the sprinklers afterward!
Grow a memory. Plant flowers with your dog and play in the sprinklers afterward!7.Speed up the fun. Strap on some skates or grab your skateboard for a “roll” around the block with your dog.
Speed up the fun. Strap on some skates or grab your skateboard for a “roll” around the block with your dog.8.Croon some tunes. Create a playlist of you and your dog’s favorite songs for your next playtime
Croon some tunes. Create a playlist of you and your dog’s favorite songs for your next playtime9.Dine out! Find a dog-friendly café near you on WagWorld.com and enjoy some R&R outdoors whether it’s a cup of coffee or a fun brunch!
Dine out! Find a dog-friendly café near you on WagWorld.com and enjoy some R&R outdoors whether it’s a cup of coffee or a fun brunch!10.Switch it up. Learn a new game together or add a new toy (swap his ball for a new rope chew) to make playtime even more fun.
Switch it up. Learn a new game together or add a new toy (swap his ball for a new rope chew) to make playtime even more fun.
.In honor of the our friends from Australia, we would like to highlight the Silky Terrier this month.
Although a toy in size, the Silky Terrier has a true terrier personality – he is of sufficient substance to be able to hunt and kill domestic rodents. The general public occasionally confuses this breed with the Yorkie, but in reality, the Silky is larger and more closely related to the Australian Terrier. A friendly, joyful temperament and the lovely blue and tan coat make him an ideal companion.
A Look Back
Developed at the end of the 1800s in Australia, the Silky Terrier was created when a number of Yorkshire Terriers from England were brought into parts of Australia and bred to Australian Terrier bitches in an attempt to improve coat color in the blue and tan Australian Terrier. The resulting litters produced individuals shown as these three different breeds. The Silkys were then bred together until a recognized type was fixed.
Right Breed for You?
This portable pooch can adapt well to any living situation, but make sure you have the time to devote to them – they do not like to be ignored, preferring to play fetch or go on walks with their family. Silkys are keen and energetic, so it’s best to keep them occupied. The breed must also be bathed and brushed on a regular basis.
•Toy Group; AKC recognized in 1959.
•Ranging in size from 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder and approximately 10 pounds.
•Vermin hunter.
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