Here at Holkschter Kennels we have Standard Schnauzers and Pharaoh Hounds. We love our dogs, and we care for them well. All of our dogs sleep inside at night, so they'll never keep our neighbours awake in the early hours of the morning. I feel it is the duty of all caring dog owners to do the right thing. There are some odd people out there who don't like dogs, and are looking for ways to get rid of dogs from our community.

Personally, I think pet dogs, and cats too, I suppose, are part of what makes a community. Dogs have many roles:- companion, confindante, spiritual healer, helper, security promoter. With many other roles of course. If there were no dogs in the Holkschter household, it would be a sadder place indeed.

There'd be a lot less loose hair around, and the back lawn wouldn't look like a bomb site, but it would be sadder. I bless God or mother nature or whoever for helping us have these lovely dogs, and all of the lovely dogs in the world.

My advice for today - Go pat a pup!