Hello all, and Happy Monday! So Kirby and I have a thought! And well Poe to yes he was also thinking on this process…
ANCIENT BEGINNINGS SPOTLIGHT EVENT- to do or not to do?
On to to other news I have decided to do something a bit different today, that is to start a fun little activity so we can all get to know each other’s dogs better and pay tribute to the breed!
- It will be every held every Saturday . When the first “Ancient Beginnings” posts start and from then on you can enter your dog in the comments for the next one
- How it works is you will leave a comment below the first ancient beginning’s post once it is set up, and add the symbol (@) and then the name and breed of your dog (if he is a mixed pick the breed you would like to know about).
- a commenter out of the comments below will be picked by random.org by Thursday night to get a whole post dedicated to their dog/cat/hamster/mixed breeds in learning their ” ancient beginnings!”
- The best part is the blogger who gets picked can make their own post instead if they wish about their breeds ancient beginning’s and I will simply do a quick recap of what they had to say and include links for the readers to go check out the story on the picked blogger’s post.
- Though who knows, I might be the only geeky animal-lover in here who is fascinated to find out about the origins of our breeds. So I decided to create a poll, a straight forward yay or neigh to see if this is a good idea. SO PLEASE VOTE BELOW.
- I will let the poll run for a week as the first one will be next Saturday, so even though we don’t know if this is happening for sure start entering you animal if you want to be picked.
- entries will be cut off at the end of friday, so I can find out the winner for Saturday’s post
Anyways like it or not the rest of this post will be My kirby’s ancient beginnings. Since he is a Maltese and Yorkie, I had to pick one and I picked the one I think he most resembles in looks and character and that is the Maltese.
- Though it can only be estimated the earliest recorded suggestion that the breed Maltese were apart of our earth was roughly 500 B.C on the island of Malta.
- where they migrated over during that time to Egypt and Greece, which we know through subtle drawings and artifacts.
- Ancient dogs related to the Maltese were said to be Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier, Tibetan spaniel and the pekingese
- Their name Maltese was taken from Malta and said to mean “white fluffy cloud”
- Malta served as a center of trade for a time and even then the Maltese was looked on as a highly valuable animal simply based on its small size, adorable traits, and novelty.
- Maltese were very popular with wealthy Roman women who carried them as lap dogs and companions.
- After the breed survived the fall of Rome due to its popularity, a pair was given to Chinese Emperor Kou Tzu around 620 A.D and it is there that the Maltese breed began to make its way around the world.
-
Said to be Queen Victoria’s Maltese 1839
- By the 13th century the Maltese had become a breed now known in European countries,often being bartered for other goods.
- by 1558, the breed was well established in Britain so much so that Queen Victoria owned a Maltese at one point later on.
- Maltese continued to be popular with the ladies for their beauty and companionship, and sometimes as living flea traps for the wealthy.
- At this stage the more smaller the breed the more appealing they were, some not bigger then common ferrets, sometimes described as the size of squirrels even.
- In the Renaissance area Maltese were believed to possess healing powers, some methods included placing the dog o
early 1800′s painting
n the sick person’s pillow ,or could relieve indigestion if placed on the stomach. This is when the got the nickname comforter dogs.
- The Maltese continued to be popular even during the Victorian era , where it was common for them to have long silky coats ,hair tied in satin ribbons, and were even dyed to match the colour of their ladie’s attire.
- IN 1888 Maltese were accepted into the AKC.
Maltese 1904
- Maltesecame in a variety of colours till the early 1900′s
As one can maybe get the hint, up until their early days of life and evolution they were lucky enough to be respected and adorned similar to how they all are to this day. Not much has changed in this pampered pooche’s life, perhaps which is in face what makes it so domesticated and pleasant in this day and age.
Me and Kirby just wanted to finally thank Anne Paws who generously making us this absolutely POSITIVELY adorable little picture of Kirby. Right now Pawsitively pets has a charity fundraiser going on where if you donate $1 (or more!) you will be not only helping a animal based charity but Ann will personally make you a fun Valentine’s greeting card, which I am going to be showing loud and proud on the right hand side, so if you click the button there you will be redirected to her fundraiser campaign. Also she will randomly select out of everyone who has donated with a charity in mind, which charity will be picked!
Thanks again Snoopy for the blog hop, click the button below to start a hoppin!
P.S.- IS anybody else’s wordpress reader so slow that it is just continually loading?I noticed they changed the layout for the new reader could this be the problem?
Oh you little Love Bug
that sounds like a fun idea, I have haven’t a clue where I came from BOL xx00xx
You look stunning Mindy after your day at the spa
Love that new toy 
xx0xx
Mollie and Alfie
Well that went a bit wrong..BOL, you have MIndy’s comment there too
Bawahhahaww
Mollie and Alfie
lol that was funny, was thinking I just needed some coffee at first! Remember to vote Mollie and Alfie even if it is a no!
Not sure my vote went though, but I think this is a fun idea. I enjoyed learning more about the Maltese.
remember if you want one of them entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
OK @ Chesapeake Bay Retriever
thanks!
I love this idea! History is one of my loves, and tracing back dog breed roots to see how the breed evolved has always been so interesting. I’ve been thinking about checking into Daisy’s background for a while, so I’m definitely on board with this. Great idea!
remember if you want Daisy entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
That’s such a great idea. It’s interesting to read about the history of a breed. Thanks for this wonderful post!!!
remember if you want Easy entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
I like your idea! Learned lots of interesting things about the Maltese too. Glad you like Kirby’s valentine and thanks so much for sharing the fundraiser!
I did soooo sooo much Ann, that is now going to be his new nickname for sure! Im glad your getting lots of donations. As for this post- remember if you want one of your guys entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
I’ve been looking up conversation heart phrases trying to get different ones on all of them hehe. Will definitely participate when it starts!
thats such a good idea using the little heart phrases!
Sounds like a fun idea for our friends! So interesting to learn about.
Oink oink,
Katie and Coccolino the mini pig
remember if you want Coco entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
Great idea:-)
remember if you want Misaki entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
Looks like a fun idea. I’ll go vote.
remember if you want Roxy entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
Sounds like fun…I like to spread the word about my breed since it is pretty rare @Emma GBGV
thanks emma
It’s fun to learn more about different breeds.
remember if you want Clowie entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
@Clowie – Pyrenean Mountain Dog (or Great Pyrenees).
I’ve also been having trouble loading the Reader in WordPress – also the Notifications and stats!
>:l Hopefully they fix it soon, it seems to be working alittle bit better for me today, it may just be due to the new layout Im thinking. Thanks Clowie for adding yourself in!
@ There’s me, a Scottish Terrier and Kaci. Kaci is a rescue and we think a Chihuahua – West Highland White Terrier mix. Who knew that after we incorporated Kaci into our pack that there is a designer dog (like Cockapoo) called a Chestie.
thanks kyla I think your the only oneso far who got the idea lol XD. My words can be rather confusing.
“White fluffy cloud” is for sure a good description of Kirby. We like to “invent” possible breeds for Phex and Rudi. ^^
remember if you want one of them entered for next week if this takes off put the @ symbol and the name of your dog and their breed…..or name of your cat or pig etc.
Okay, @Rudi Glen of Imaal Terrier (that’s what we tell to people, if we want to impress them)
Well that name impresses me so I guess it works lol!
HMMM, I think you have it wrong. I think Kirby and Poe are thinking, “I’m staying in bed today!” LOLOLOL
This is a cool idea but it sounds like homework to me! LOLOLOL
Yes, that is probably what they are really thinking lol.. And it wouldn’t have to be homework for anyone who doesn’t want it to be all you would have to do is say the name of your breed, and ill do all the research with a link back to your bloggy!
Okay! Voted!
This is a great idea. Can’t wait to learn more about the breeds. I am a geek too who like’s this kind of thing. The Lady of a mutt and a German Shepherd.
So I will put down Hailey for german shepard?
@ Ollie and he’s a Frug. Because he’s mixed French Bulldog x Pug I’m going to choose French Bulldog.
You come up with some good stuff woman. I really like this idea.
I hope I did this right lol.
You sure did! Frug lol, I like it!
Kirbster dood, who knew you had such an interesting past…and a “living flea trap”? BOL! what will those hoomins think of next *highpaws* pal @GizmoGeodog Border Terrier/Schnauzer (?)
I know I actually think he wouldn’t mind being the flea traps as he would having to sit on a ladies lap all day long! lol thanks gizzy!
@Bongo – the humane society said I’m a pointer mix so I guess I’ll choose the pointer and not the mix.
I loved learning about you Kirby.
Thanks Bongo!!!!
We had no idea the Maltese had such an illustrious past! Or that they were around for so long. Thanks for the fun educational facts. We only have kitties here. One is a Siamese mix (Mica Minnie Moo), two are Persian mixes (Julie & Carl) and the other is a tabby cat (Oui Oui). If we get picked, you can take your pick!
thanks will do
That was some research you did. Sounds like there were a few Paris Hiltons running around during the Roman period LOL. And to be used as living flea traps! What evil mind conceived that idea! I love this but I have to say, just coming out of a 30 day challenge, I’m ready to chill a bit. The origins of my pigdog might just have to remain mysterious for a while. I will read though! Fascinating stuff
alright that is definitely fair enough!!!
You and your little piggie definitely deserve a break 
I really like your idea–although my breeds (American Pit Bull Terrier and Catahoula Leopard Dog) aren’t ancient breeds. Ancient Beginnings, however, sounds much more dramatic and interesting than, say, Colonial Beginnings. So here are my canine entries: @Grimm, Zella, Rufus: American Pit Bull Terriers and @Charley: Catahoula Leopard Dog (Mix)
Your pups look very cute, as always (and very comfortable). Apparently, comfort runs in Kirby’s genetics!
haha yes it now makes sense why he must have the comfiest spot on the bed… and thanks for the entries Grimm!
Hey cutie kirby,
That’s a cool idea buddy and it was fun to learn all about your heritage, sounds like your breed has been pampered forever, you’ve got it all worked out!
I’d like to join in @snoopy – I’m a Bearded Collie
I hope you’re having a fun day,
Your pal Snoopy
Yes I always knew that pampered gene was entwined in him long ago! I would love to know about the bearded collie’s past that would be excellent!
Sounds like an interesting project! You are quite adventurous!
@Rhythm — Labrador retriever
Thanks rythm you are in the running!
This sounds like fun, so I am going to join right in! @ Oz the Terrier – Cairn Terrier
Ohh a cairn terrier would love to learn about them!
hope it is correct ;o) (@) easy rider weimaraner
sure is easy!:)Thanks
I think it is a fun idea! I am such a nerd when it comes to dog breeds and one of my favourite things to do is guess the breeds of the other dogs at the park. Half the time I am way off but it’s a blast for me either way.
We don’t know what Shiva’s breed is but I secretly think she is part Catahoula so that is my submission! @Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
Ok Kristine sounds great!
@maremmas like Me (Jasper and Nellie)
And I’d personally love to know more about Maremmas!
That sounds fun, and we will be excited to read about the ancient beginnings of all the different breeds! We are domestic short hair cats here, so we don’t really have a breed. But we love learning stuff, so we’ll be reading along with everyone!
Looking forward to it!
You’re a pretty special dog, Kirby. I didn’t know that much about Maltese. I’m part @Australian Kelpie and not many have even herd (get it?) about us.
Sage
Your pretty special too sage! Got you down for it!
Hey Kirby, so nice to meet you. I sure think you are a cutie, My Vickie says she loves your little face to death. WE are gonna go sign up to follow you now.
Love
Bert
Thanks bert! That is awesome, as we have already followed you!
Wow I just learned alot about your breed Kirby!! There is a black Maltese dog in my building who is a rescue. She is not friendly at all but loves her Human. I think she has issues because you are so much more outgoing & happy than Molly is!!!
xo Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue
Kirbyhashis moments but for the most part he is friendly! Thanks for stopping by Nylablue!
I know Molly was a rescue from an abusive situation. I don’t push myself on her. She does let me pat her know but I can’t speak loudly or she runs to her Human.
Sorry I am so far behind visiting also! 3 weeks worth of blogs to read still
We aren’t ignoring you!!!
((HUGS)) Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue.
I’m going to add @pitbull if it hasn’t already been added yet!
you made it just in time ::)