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Taking the Cat For A Walk

by Helena Sung (Subscribe to Helena Sung's posts): May 28th 2009 12:00PM Filed Under: Cats, Photo Galleries

"Cat walk" a whole new meaning! No longer satisfied with being cooped up indoors, frisky felines are insisting on their share of fresh air. "We see quite a few people walking their cats," Lori Olson, a pet shop owner in Minot, North Dakota tells Paw Nation. "Sometimes the cats are leading the people, and other times people are leading their cats."

Consider it the dawn of the "modern indoor cat," say Steven Jacobson and Jean Miller, authors of "Walk Your Cat: The Complete Guide" --- a cat that knows how to enjoy the outdoors wearing a harness and being walked on a leash.

The trend may have staying --- and growing --- power. Just think: what else will cat walkers need after the initial harness purchase? Training treats and waste bags, suggests a report in Pet Product News. Now that's thinking outside the (cat) box!

Cats on Leashes

"Pink is so in right now."

.robbie, http://www.flickr.com/photos/rtv/269876668/

"Hurry up! I've got places to go!"

justmakeit, http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachelpasch/2823379494/

"Please don't touch the leash, it's new"

trontnort, http://www.flickr.com/photos/tront/2467712681/

"Ouch! That's cold!"

notariety, http://www.flickr.com/photos/crichard/3348198405/

"Don't mind me, I'm just going for a walk!"

Captain CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSS, http://www.flickr.com/photos/clintjcl/3385250493/

"Gotta love a good stretch!"

carolyn.will, http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolynwill/1518108665/

"I'm not playing Ding Dong Ditch again, I swear!"

Shamanic Shift, http://www.flickr.com/photos/shamanic-shift/3050393649/

"On a scale of 1 to 10, how cute am I?"

Robyn Gallagher, http://www.flickr.com/photos/robyn-gallagher/275064563/

"Do you think my leash brings out my eyes?"

juhansonin, http://www.flickr.com/photos/juhansonin/102020122/

"I love taking a morning stroll!"

jlib, http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlib/3229267238/

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles, like all Poodles, are excellent swimmers who originated as a water retrievers. All Poodles, Standard, Miniature and Toy are actually one breed, just different sizes. Miniature Poodles, who can be white, black, apricot or gray, are usually 15 inches or under, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Dachshund
The Miniature Daschund, only 11 pounds or under, is not a separate classification of the Daschund -- it's just a smaller version of the Standard. The miniature dog, with its long bodies and strong sense of smell, are both hunters and lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the "Min Pin," the Miniature Pinscher is a German Breed whose ancestry includes the Daschund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The quick, curious dog is the perfect apartment dog. Despite its small size, the compact pooch makes a wonderful watchdog. The spirited miniature dog, about 10 inches to 12 1/2 inches, can be red, black, or chocolate with tan, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs