Horses at the 2013 Cleveland Saint Patrick's Day Parade

I have to admit that I also liked seeing all the horses at the 2013 Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade.

They are not my favorite 4-legged animal (dogs rule!) but they are much better than cats or squirrels.

See pictures of some of the horses at the parade.

Dogs at 2013 Cleveland Saint Patrick's Day Parade

The best part of the 2013 Cleveland Saint Patrick's Day Parade were all the dogs. Irish breeds, yes, but a lot  of others also.


Check out these good looking canines from the parade.

Dogs at St. Patrick's Day Parade

There were 500,000 humans at the 2012 Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade.

But there were a lot of dogs too.

See pictures and videos of the dogs at the Parade.

Irish Setters, Irish Wolfhounds, Siberian Huskies, Pugs, Newfies and lots more.

It was a great day for dogs - and their people.

Man's Best Friend

This picture shows why we are man's best friend. We don't care if you are homeless or having difficulties.

We give unconditional love, affection and loyalty.

Cat plays with Owl

Now I've seen everything.

This cat actually plays with an owl! They seem like good friends.

Home Security

Some good friends of mine

Piles of Leaves

The weather has been terrible. I like water but I'd rather swim in it or roll in it than have it landing on my head when I walk my human.

One good thing about the changing weather is all the piles of leaves on the tree lawns. They are so much fun! And the new smells are terrific.

Of course the changing weather has also made the pesky squirrels very busy but I have been able to keep them away, for the most part, with my bark.

Types of Labs

A human friend sent this to me.

Hot enough for you?

Boy can I relate to this Irish Wolfhound at the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival last weekend.

Hey - that's MY Road!

Dogs chase cars but this pachyderm had another approach when cars dared enter HIS road.

See what happens

Irish Setters, Wolfhounds and more

My people tried to put a green hat on me for some pictures on St Patrick's Day but I shook it off every time. It's not that I don't like the Irish (some of my best friends are Irish Setters) it's just that I don't like silly clothes.

But on St Patrick's Day it seems that every human and animal is Irish. Here are some photos of dogs (and horses with green hooves!) at the Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Who me?

Why is it that dogs always get blamed for everything?

For example, my friend here was accused of stealing her owner's lipstick.

As she said, "No, I haven't seen your lipstick! Why would you even ask me that? I am so insulted! Every time something goes missing around here, everybody looks at and blames me! "

My Pal Luke

Congrats to my pal Luke.

He's a Berner - a Bernese Mountain Dog. He just got his Rally Obedience title at the Crown Classic Dog Show at the IX Center in December.

Here's a picture of him with his proud mother Joan.

Congrats Luke!

There goes the neighborhood

Boy, I have been barking at a lot of squirrels lately. They seem to be everywhere!

But at least I don't have to put up with the critters that are in this Canadian neighborhood.

I have to admit - they are magnificent animals. See more moose gang photos

Hogan, the Black Lab: Dog O'Lanterns

Hogan, the Black Lab: Dog O'Lanterns

Dog O'Lanterns

What better subject for a Halloween jack-o-lantern pumpkin then a canine?

These dog pictures and pumpkin carvings are great but how come there is not a black lab pumpkin?

Wiener Dog races

Let me make it clear right away. I do not like to run. I would rather walk and sniff and take my time. I am a Lab, not a Greyhound.

But when I have to run (to chase off a squirrel or other critter) I can turn it on.

So I know I could beat these little wiener dogs that were "racing" at the Cleveland Oktoberfest.

See the wiener dog races

Top Dog Breeds in Cleveland

Cleveland you have excellent taste!

The Top Dog Breeds in Cleveland according to the AKC are (drum roll please)

1) Labrador Retriever
2) German Shepherd
3) Boxer
4) Bulldog
5) Golden Retriever/Yorkshire (tie)

We're Number One!

Most Popular Dog Names

Dogs, as opposed to cats, have good, solid names like

Max

Jake

Buddy and

Duke.

Here are the Top 20 Dog Names

Notice that Hogan is not on the list. That just means that I am special and unique, right?

Most Popular Cat Names

Let's all admit it. Cats and cat owners are strange creatures. That is why they have such silly names.

The list of Top 20 Cat Names in the United States includes such names as

Sassy

Simba

Princess and

Oreo.

I rest my case. You would never hear of a self-respecting dog with such a name.

Here are the Top 20 cat names in the US.