Oh.MY.Gawd... 1. Croc picture: This was shot when a veterinarian was trying to pull a tranquilizer dart from the reptile's body. Apparently 2 darts were shot but it left the croc unharmed -.-
She was supposed to be a slim and sexy hound dog! I really think this dog ought to have everyone's pity.
Big Wendy the muscular whippet
Rare genetic mutation increases muscles, weight of sleek breed
Kim Westad, Times ColonistPublished: Monday, June 25, 2007
People mistake her for a pitbull with a pinhead, but Wendy the whippet is one rare breed.
So rare that the Central Saanich dog recently graced the New York Times. She also had several of her photos shown on The Today Show, all because of a rare genetic mutation that has led to her being the Incredible Hulk of dogs.
Wendy is a 27-kilogram rippling mass of muscle. Forget the so-called six-pack stomach: Wendy has a 24-pack. And the muscles around her neck are so thick, they look like a lion's ruff.
"People have referred to her as Arnold Schwarzenegger," says doting owner Ingrid Hansen, stroking Wendy's sleek black coat and white chest.
Wendy was recently part of a genetics study done in the U.S. on mutation in the myostatin gene in whippets, which resemble greyhounds in appearance. The National Institute of Health study reported that whippets with one single defective copy of the gene have increased muscle mass that can enhance racing performance in the breed, known for speeds up to 60 kilometres an hour.
But whippets with two mutated copies of the gene become "double-muscled," like Wendy. It has been seen before in one human, and also in mice, cattle and sheep, says the study.
The uber-muscled whippets are called "bullies," not because of their nature -- Wendy likes nothing better than a good back scratch and isn't shy about sitting in your lap to ask for one -- but because of their size. She's about twice the weight of an average whippet, but with the same height and small narrow head -- and the same size heart and lungs, which means she probably won't live as long as normal whippets.
Hansen has had Wendy, now four, since she bought the dog from a Shawnigan Lake breeder when she was eight months old.
Wendy landed in clover. She lives on an acreage, runs around with other dogs and horses, sleeps on Hansen's bed and pretty much anywhere else she wants to.
People are often afraid when the muscle-bound dog runs up to them on her dainty whippet-thin legs, but they soon realize she's friendly, Hansen said.
Crap I don't wanna get nightmares tonight. Hope I didnt freak you'all out too much either.
Breed: Hoto
2002-2008
Here's to my Patch/Patches/Patchie. Man I miss petting her and chasing her around the garden. Spoiling her with rabbit tid-bits and alfalfa... :( From what I heard, it's quite sad she died after before she could give-birth. I bet most of you are thinking "since when Tab's got a pet?" About a year or two back, we gave her to Auntie Audrey so take she'll be better taken care of. Not that we abuse Patch or anything like that. Simply we just didn't have much time and Auntie Audrey is supposedly better and experienced. She has parrots, terrapins and a dog in her house. Wow. And occasionally this cat visits her house.
Looks like this particular post is dedicated to animals. So before I say Adious Amigos, I'd like to end off by saying: STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY. Last night english class's topic was on this, and I hope to write a damn good essay.
Just so you'all know, animal abuse/cruelty comes in the form of : Product testing for cosmetics and household products (Eg: Loreal. Avy! Change your shampoo brand!) , animal fights (Eg: bullfights and cockfights) , Flims and videos (sadistic ones. Omg Happy Tree Friends!!! sick sick sick >.< ) , poaching , sale of exotic animals and animal parts in the black market , killing animals for their fur , delicacies , cloning and genetic engineering , and the most common pet abuse.
From roasting gorillas in Africa, to electrocuting the life off an innocent critter to get it's fur... I've got a long list of other forms of animal torment in my english class worksheet, but I shan't blog. How sick and heartless can mankind get?
Shoot. I forgot what I wanted to blog about. Never mind...
So anyway, hows life?
Oh I see, good for you.
Me? Uh... The usual I guess. School home sleep eat hmwk eat sleep school home sleep eat hmwk eat sleep school...
Omg yea it sucks.
Tabitha stop talking to yourself!!!
haha. I'm kinda bored lah. How I wish I could have this specialawesomemagical remote that can rewind all the fun and memorable stuff in the past few years of my life. And maybe add pause, stop, and fast forward buttons to the remote to skip those horrid moments. (And shut some annoying people up. cool...) Has anyone of you watch Click? The movie was damn nice ah, and hilarious too. I nearly cried at the part where the guy "died" man. Turned out it was JUST A DREAM. but the remote seemed quite real.
I have got a date with my dad later (father-daughter bonding time lah!) to my favourite desserts! :) Hey Rena, we'll watch Dark Knight k sooner or later k? haha. Aww that girl has been telling me she feels we need more bonding time. Make that a date :)