At Paw Nation, we share equal places in our heart for every breed, of course, but there is something particularly charming about the pug.
What is it about pugs that make them so darn cute? Ugh, that face! So wide, so full of life, emotion, and expression, the pug's face can say so much with nary a sound. Happiness, sadness, boredom -- it's all there, and photographer Jim Dratfield knows it well. The celebrity pet photographer and author of "PugShots" has returned with "PugNation", a collection of delicious photos that capture pugs in all their "quirky, bug-eyed, silly splendor."
An ideal coffee table book for the dog lover in all of us, "PugNation" does not disappoint. Dratfield's photos are both artful and thoughtful without ever feeling pretentious. It's clear that he is both great at what he does and exhibits a true appreciation for his subjects. Whether the pug is swimming, costumed, or nonchalantly chillin' beachside, the photographed pooches are a sight to behold, and Dratfield's gorgeous imagery details the evidence that the pug mug is, if nothing else, worth a thousand words.
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"No matter what, both of my parents still love me!" Photo: Jupiter Images
A pair of New Jersey exes have racked up $40,000 in legal fees as they battle for permanent custody of their pet pug, Dexter, reports the New York Post. Eric Dare, a New Jersey policeman, and Doreen Houseman, a customer-service manager, headed to Salem County Family Court on Wednesday for a third round of legal arguments.
Dare and Houseman ended their thirteen year relationship and engagement in 2006. Since then, the two have been in a tug of war over six-year-old Dexter. Dare, who was originally awarded custody, claims he let Houseman share the pooch with him when they split. Houseman, who had originally sued for custody, appealed the decision, claiming that Dare had given her the dog after they broke up, reports the New York Post.
According to the New York Post, Houseman won her appeal last March, when three appeals judges disagreed with Judge John Tomasello's original ruling, which compared Dexter to a piece of furniture. The decision set a new precedent: that pets have "special subjective" and "sentimental value," which should have been considered in the initial decision.
According to court papers, the appeals process got even more heated when lawyers for the Animal Defense League and Lawyers in Defense of Animals filed paperwork urging the court create a rule "that requires consideration of the best interest of the dog."
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We kind of wish there was a serious Canine Olympic Games, if only to see this as an official event: the Quadruple Synchronized Doggy Head Tilt. If our fantasy were ever to become reality, surely Minnie, Mabel, Max, and Monte here would be serious contenders for the gold.
"But Paw Nation," you're saying, "how can you rationalize this as an athletic achievement?" Like this: If curling and badminton are Olympic events, head tilting could be too. A tip for the owner: don't use the R-I-D-E word during the official contest, 'cause if the pugs break form, it's an automatic DQ.
"But Paw Nation," you're saying, "how can you rationalize this as an athletic achievement?" Like this: If curling and badminton are Olympic events, head tilting could be too. A tip for the owner: don't use the R-I-D-E word during the official contest, 'cause if the pugs break form, it's an automatic DQ.
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