Dec 14, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Why I’m not too mad at them

Well hello again! I know I haven’t really been so good about posting every week lately, but honestly, I’ve been busy. Dodging an almost 3-year-old all day is HARD WORK! I’ve never been so exhausted in my life. Plus I’ve really been trying to enjoy as much of the lovely crisp fall air as I can. We haven’t had even one flake of that strange white stuff that falls from... read more

Dec 7, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Why is there a cat in here?

Howdy my friendly dog folk! You are not going to believe what has been happening around here in the animal world. Although they don’t get talked about often, we have two cats that rule the upstairs domain in our house. I know my mom has sometimes considered writing about the life of a house cat through their eyes — but there is some fear that the cats may find out, disagree with what has been... read more

Nov 2, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Newfies & Kids

Hello dear friends, Today, I thought I’d talk about something near and dear to my heart. People always ask mom about my relationship with Mackenzie. In their minds, a big black dog and a little girl are a recipe for disaster. But in our house, it’s the perfect combination. You see, Newfoundland dogs are extremely good with kids and are commonly referred to as “gentle giants.” In... read more

Oct 26, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: The New Scoop on Poop

Dearest four-legged friends (and the humans who help them read this), I come to you today with a rather confused look on my face…because about two weeks ago, as we were leaving the fields where we always take our walks, a new tree that just didn’t smell quite right caught my attention. I sniffed and I sniffed, and I just could not figure out what type of tree it was supposed to be. And the... read more

Oct 19, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: 99 Newfies

Hello dear friends, You might be thinking that we’re going to open a Newfie farm here or perhaps go to a big Newfie pow wow. But it’s nothing quite that exciting. I was looking at mom’s calendar the other day, and I realized that Christmas is only about 9 weeks away. Now I don’t know about you, but that makes me pretty darn giddy. I love Christmas because I always get some really... read more

Sep 21, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

WW: Newfies in Heat

Once upon a time, a Newfie girl in a faraway land began her estrous cycle… Guys, this is about to get personal cause Aunt Flo is in town. Oh yes folks, it’s that time of the year again. And if you’re thinking that it seems like just a couple months ago that I was in heat — I’d have to say you were right! Usually Newfies go into heat about every six months…and the first... read more

Sep 14, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

Woof Wednesday: World Animal Day – Oct 4

Hello everyone! Did you know that animals around the world actually have a day reserved for them? It’s true. Every October 4th since 1931, World Animal Day has been celebrated. It was first started by a group of ecologists in Florence, Italy, who wanted to raise awareness about endangered species and animals in general. This particular day was chosen because it is the feast day of the patron saint... read more

Sep 7, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

Woof Wednesday: Let this serve as a big HINT

Hi friends! Today I am writing with a strong plea to my humans, who just are not taking enough time lately to fulfill my every wish and whim. Mom has been really good about keeping plenty of dried lung waffles in the house which are so very yum…but what ever happened to the days when she used to bake for me?? Did my occasional scorning of those little treats that she so loving made for me cause her... read more

Aug 24, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

Woof Wednesday: They’re leaving me

Hey my peeps! How’s it hanging? I have another sad story for you this week — and it’s the most saddest thing every, because it’s about my life. You see, every year around the last summer or early fall (you know, before the weather gets too crazy), a bunch of rowdy expat bloggers get together somewhere in Germany and let their hair down. Ok, they’re not all rowdy, but the... read more

Aug 17, 2011 Posted by Ayla the Newfie

Woof Wednesday: Back in Black

Hello furry friends! Warning: This post may pull at your heart strings — especially if you read about any of the animals or watch their videos. Not only is there an overview video about these pets, but each one of them also has a short video about their unqiue characteristics. I want to get them ALL! Did you know that black animals are less likely to be adopted from animal shelters? Did you also... read more