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Goblindoodles, Count Dachula, and Frankenspaniel! The Surprising Canine History of Halloween 👻
This month, meet three of our favorite historical canine characters who happen to be bang on brand for this most splendidly spooky of days… whoooo knows, perhaps you’ll encounter one on Halloween!
Fall - It's a Whole Vibe!
Did you know that 29% of dogs* like fall, 65% LOVE fall, and just 6% are indifferent to its clear light, cool air, dappled sunshine, and pumpkin spiced everything. Armed with this knowledge, we made the only choice available to us and resolved to write about some of our favorite fall floofers in all their autumnal glory. Fall; it’s a whole vibe!
*we think.Â
The World of the Wealthy Woofers, or, How the Other Half Barks!
"Anyone who lives within her means suffers from a lack of imagination."
So said Oscar Wilde, and while we have no evidence whatsoever that he was talking about pets, we have no evidence whatsoever that he wasn’t and that’s good enough for us. This set us thinking about what it means to live within your means if you have unlimited means and what follows is an investigation worthy of CSI K-9 Unit.Â
A Return to the Catosphere: Cat Independence Day Edition!
With a lion’s heart and a determined chin that we bring you a Very Special Column All About Cats and their colossal contributions to our great nation. For as we celebrate Independence Day, what better time to look into the history of arguably the most independent creatures of all and note their proximity to the seat of American power?
Horoscopes - They're Not Just For Humans!
One of the joys of pet parenthood is relative certainty. That your pet will know the precise time(s) of day food must be served and will alert you when that time is NOW. That your pet will be Very Pleased Indeed when you get home, and by contrast, will Simply Not Get why you need to go out without her. All of that said, just as uncertainty exists for humans, so it exists for pets, and so we consulted with astrologer to the stars, Mystic Mog, who read the charts for the upcoming month...
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To the (Dog) Stars!
The Dog Star is a popular name for Sirius, which is both the brightest star in the sky and one of the stars in the constellation of Canis Major, or Big Dog*. But how dd it come to be known as such? And what do the animals of the night sky teach us about the millions of humans who have gazed upon them before us? All this and more as we head AD ASTRA!
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HAPPY NATIONAL PUPPY DAY!
As a rule, we are National Day enthusiasts regardless of the occasion. But every once in a while a National Day comes about that fills us with the joy and enthusiasm of 100 puppies which is an apt metaphor since that day is in fact today: National Puppy Day! As you can imagine, the level of excitement at KDHQ is turned up to 11, and accordingly we’ve been gathering not only a selection of puppy merch at 10% off this weekend, March 23rd & 24th, with code PUPPYLOVE24, but also some super fun puppy facts that prove that alongside National Kitten Day (July 10th, mark your calendars!), this is the best day of all the days.
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The Enduring Power of Pets!
There are various means by which eras are defined: the invention of the wheel, the start of the Renaissance, and above all, Taylor Swift albums, tours - so much so the current one is literally named Eras - and romantic partners. Basically, enough things change enough and that means we're in a new phase. Having said that, we have been thinking recently of a contrast: animals and pets are consistently dominant in pop culture - no changes please and thank you - and every single era celebrates and records them. In our current human-centric age, this seems at first, ahem, glance odd, but as we have previously noted, there are 6.5 BILLION cat pictures on the internet which is only slight fewer than the number of selfies on Kylie Jenner's phone (7 billion, allegedly). In our view, this is as it should be, but it set us thinking: why? Why are animals more enduring across cultures, eras, continents, and content than anything else? Step this way...Â
DOGUE
As chroniclers of canine culture - if you're repping the Library of Congress, we have this column's complete archive ready to go - we are constantly on the lookout for what’s fresh and interesting in the doggosphere. New Year; new vibes: what's the skinny? Well, lately, the extent and variety of canine clothing has been a source of both fascination and delight: from the quotidian to the ceremonial, the warm winter jacket to the full fig, dogs all over America are serving lewks. Whether your dog is a homebody or a hiker, a big galloping girl or a little lap boy, we’re sure you’ll find fits to fit among our winter wear collection. Yes, people, it's dogs, but make it fashion. Catwalk this way! 💀
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WHOOOOP, IT'S QUIZMAS TIME!
At some point, the food, the family, the gifts, and the fun turns into the forgetting of your own name, and when that point hits, it’s Quiz Time. A gentle first step on the path towards sentience and sanity, and a comforting reminder of your ability to read things besides texts, refund policies, and cooking instructions. Our quiz of course has the added benefit of being composed entirely from animal magic, and we all know that is the very best kind...
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Countdown to TREATS!
Between Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the biggie, National Horse Day, there is much to do and much to celebrate. So what better way to do so than with a 12 day treat extravaganza? That’s right, The Twelve Days of Treats are upon us!
Strong Thanksgiving Energy!
What other holiday is there that asks so little and gives so much? Family, friends, food, and football. I’m in! And in the spirit of low-effort, high-reward holidays, your friends at King Dukes have gathered a truly Thanktastic assortment of goodies to reward, entertain, exhaust, and distract (circle all that apply) you furry friends over the Thanksgiving period. Woo-hoo!Â
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