coonhound.

Patti Lawson Sam has no real job, yet he gets plenty to eat. He's is not on unemployment; he does not receive welfare or any type of Social Security benefits. Sam pays no rent and doesn't own a house, but he sleeps in a comfortable bed every night and it's not at a shelter. He doesn't go to a free clinic or get Medicaid, yet he has excellent medical care and is in very good health for someone who is 91 years old. Sam is an old dog who can teach all of us some new tricks-and how a village raising a dog just might be the answer to a myriad of woes we face in this disastrous economy. As Thanksgiving approaches, taking a look at the life of this very special dog will show us how to be truly ...

chvygirl, Flickr With so many puppy videos and so little time, we've gone the extra mile and begun cataloging some of the finest YouTube offerings, separating each collection by breed in a feature called Puppy Party! Today's round-up features the cuddly coonhound! This red, cylindrical toy thingy? It will BLOW. YOUR. MIND. ...

Paul Garland, Flickr Name: Bluetick Coonhound Personality: Loyal and loving, intelligent and problem-solving. Dog Breed Info Center calls the Bluetick Coonhound "a very intelligent dog, very devoted to its family." The Dog Guide adds, "In general, very friendly, genial and attentive. It is highly intelligent and still makes use of its skill in hunting, much like the black-and-tan coonhound." On PetFinder.org, one user writes, "There is a quality about a bluetick coonhound that just puts a catch in your heart." Grooming: Low maintenance. Dog Breed Info Center says "an occasional brushing will do" for this breed's coat, which RareBreed Network describes as smooth, glossy and medium-coarse. ...