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| Massachusetts ~ "Owen" |
Owen is much larger than the children Center Point Large Print Books has been donating cute little stuffed dogs to libraries for them to give out, lend, use as mascots, or whatever they chose. The dogs, named Brutus, have appeared all over the United States.
Where in the world is Brutus? When Brutus showed up in Massachusetts, Owen was right there with the children to welcome him! Books about Newfoundlands include: Big and Tad, by Phyllis Roberts |
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Owen is a Newfoundland, a very large but sweet-tempered, gentle breed of dog and a devoted companion. Newfoundlands are known as multipurpose dogs, at home on land or in the water, capable of draft work, and possessing natural lifesaving abilities. Owen was a rescue dog, having been given up by his first family when he was 11 months old. Since being adopted by AJ and her family into his forever home he has earned the first level of obedience titles (Companion Dog) and is working toward higher titles. He has passed the Junior Newfoundland Water Rescue Test, begun tracking training, and has earned the third level of rally title, Rally Excellent. In 2008, Owen earned his CDX obedience title. Now happily retired from the obedience ring, he may be settling into a harness and learning to do draft work next. Newfies are a working breed and love to pull carts or sleds, so this should be perfect for him. He and AJ are a registered R.E.A.D.® team and a Delta Society Pet Partner® therapy team. They live in Massachusetts and have been visiting the town library in Richmond twice a month since September 2005.
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