Uptown: Booze Hounds

Harlem Fur blog says: Uptown Hound & Harlem Vintage team up for an evening of wine and dogs and cats)

Surf's Pup!

The NYC Schnauzer Playgroup proudly presents Cha Cha the Surfing Schnauzer! Check her out catching some waves on our online TV station dedicated to all Schnauzer videos all the time. It's free to watch and share!


Wanna take your dog to the beach? Check out Newsday's list of dog-friendly beaches and parks.

Enjoy the final dog days of summer!

Tell the AKC: Did you choose your dog or did he choose you?

There are plenty of tales about people looking like or acting like their dogs, but are certain personality types really attracted to certain breeds? The American Kennel Club wants to find out.

We hope to be able to offer more insight into what types of lifestyles and personalities are most compatible with the 157 breeds that AKC registers with the compiled findings of this survey.

We look forward to sharing the fascinating results with you, but first, we need your help. Click here to take the survey and feel free pass this along to your family and friends. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes and individual responses will be kept strictly confidential.

Take the survey!

Bark in the Park!

The Brooklyn Cyclones in Coney Island are hosting an event in August called "BARK in The Park!"

They allow dogs to come to the baseball game that night! It is a $6 charge and you may be able to reserve space for your group!

Carlene of the NYC Chihuahua meetup group was kind enough to share this information.

Check out the Brooklyn Cyclones page for more info:: http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/tickets/individual/

THU, August 23 vs. ONT -- Bark in the Park (bring your dog to the game! Call 718-449-8497 for more info)

Watering holes for you and your dog

There’s nothing better than enjoying a cold beer with a few good friends, but what if your friends are among the four-legged set?

New York is brimming with dog lovers and booze hounds alike. Several bars are taking notice too! So go ahead, BYOD – bring your own dog -- and check out a few great spots for party animals.


MANHATTAN

Revival

Have a martini with your mutt inside this hidden gem located just a few blocks away from Union Square’s dog park and Irving Plaza. This quiet, casual bar plays an eclectic mix of rock and some hip hop, but on Thursdays they mix it up with “iPod night” where you set the atmosphere with queued-up tunes from your iPod. While you’re there, plop down on one of their comfy velveteen couches with a glass of chardonnay on the upper level or enjoy a pint with your pooch in their lush outdoor terrace. 129 E. 15th St., New York, NY 10003 nr. Irving Pl. 212-253-8061


Shake Shack

Hold a glass of wine in one hand and your dog’s leash in the other at this “roadside” food stand nestled in Madison Square Park and just a stone’s throw from James’ Run, a newly renovated dog park. The Shake Shack serves up casual fare, such as hot dogs, burgers, delicious frozen custards and for your furry friend -- a pooch-ini. 212-889-6600, www.shakeshacknyc.com, Southeast corner of Madison Square Park, near Madison Ave. and E.23rd St.


Bailey’s Corner Pub

This dog-friendly Irish pub boasts a dozen TVs that are strategically placed to keep sports fans from craning their neck, and it’s so cozy too. The owner is a dog lover and is known to play host to several dogs and their owners in search of a stiff drink after an afternoon romp at the nearby Carl Shurz dog run. 1607 York Ave, 212-650-1341


BROOKLYN

Moonshine

On every third Sunday, the owners of Moonshine encourage you to bring a bull dog and have a beer at their spot in Red Hook. What makes this local hangout stand out from the rest is the BBQ pit in their “beer garden” complete with two gas grills and smoker. You can get your grill on and use their condiments for free, but call ahead before showing up with your own meat or veggies to avoid a traffic jam. Come out for the jukebox filled with classic rock, arcade games from the 80’s and, of course, the wide variety of beers and whiskey too. 317 Columbia Street, between Woodhull and Rapele Streets, off of BQE, www.brooklynmoonshine.com

DRINK AND DO GOOD

A dog-friendly pawty with a purpose:

Canine Cocktail Pawty
Mix plenty of cocktails and several do-gooders together and you have a "pawty" for a good cause. Jenna Gates, organizer of a doggie playgroup for her favorite dog breed – Shiba Inus – concocted the Canine Cocktail Pawty as a way to amuse her playgroup members and raise money for canine charities. There will be another cocktail pawty in November 2007. Stay tuned! (For more information: www.caninecocktailpawty.com)

No Sleep Til' Brooklyn!!

The New York City Schnauzers playgroup has a morning playdate in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. It's awesome!! Just imagine a huge grassy field where your dog can romp and play off leash. I took Roxie during the winter and she enjoyed it so much and was tuckered out on the subway ride home. I high recommend it!

Check our event calendar for updates (free registration required.)

Be sure to save this handy map of Prospect Park so you can find your furry pals at the playdate!

Event: Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

35 Broadway Road (off Route 130), in Cranbury, NJ

Please be sure to bone up on all of the details on our web site at:

www.yourdogisworthittoo.com

The website has been updated with pictures of the 2006 event as well as registration forms for 2007.

2007 T-shirts now available for purchase on the site

Special Patron registration also available.

Don't paws send it in quick!

PASS THE WORD! IT'S GOING TO BE A DOG-GONE GREAT DAY!

This years event promises to be our best one yet. New events include:

Dog Diving competition(professional and novice) www.ultimateairdog.com

Annual beauty and costume contest sponsored by Modern Dog Magazine

Large breed tractor pull competition

Doggie drivers licenses photos

A top secret new contest guaranteed to be a lot of fun!

All proceeds to benefit The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Vick is Vicious!

Tell NIKE to cancel Michael Vick's endorsement contract. Act now!

Cheers!

I had a fabulous time at the Canine Cocktail Pawty. Lots of well-dressed people and fun dogs mingle and enjoyed the evening for a good cause -- Animal Haven, a pet shelter and sanctuary in New York.

I hear there's going to be a Canine Cocktail Pawty in the fall. Kudos to Jenna Gates, organizer of the NYC Shiba Inu Meetup, and everyone who made this cocktail pawty such as success. I can't wait to attend the next one. Stay tuned!

www.caninecocktailpawty.com