tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post1702918319997165183..comments2024-02-05T13:39:43.501+01:00Comments on Kenzo the Hovawart: Pet Blogger Challenge: Round TwoTeam Kenzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-71511579766959868752012-01-16T07:27:00.602+01:002012-01-16T07:27:00.602+01:00We first heard about Hovawart's in our sniffin...We first heard about Hovawart's in our sniffing class about 2 years ago. I'm glad to see your blog is devoted to the breed. I just took a peek at your about us page and noticed Kenzo looks a lot like the Golden Retriever we're currently raising. I can't wait to hear more about your travelling adventures in 2012.Colbyhttp://puppyintraining.com/2nd-annual-pet-blogger-challenge/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-41768494978350730962012-01-15T16:03:13.407+01:002012-01-15T16:03:13.407+01:00Thanks again! Sorry @jaennutter your long comment ...Thanks again! Sorry @jaennutter your long comment got lost :( And @Pamela, yes I will but Blogger has not yet released it, we have to be patient.Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-56829604834982147592012-01-14T22:42:56.967+01:002012-01-14T22:42:56.967+01:00If someone asked me if I was interested in breed s...If someone asked me if I was interested in breed specific blogs (even about Golden Retrievers) I'd tell them no. But I always find something interesting here.<br /><br />I've enjoyed learning about Hovawarts. I've loved the clear descriptions of your tracking work with the dogs. I'd felt sorrow that even humane and progressive countries discriminate by breed.<br /><br />And I really enjoyed your personal tales about your travels. Viva has issues that many dog people understand and relate to. Your frank discussions of the progress she's made and the ways you've had to accommodate her fears was very helpful.<br /><br />I've enjoyed getting to know you this past year even if we don't have to keep anyone "accountable."<br /><br />BTW, I heard a rumor somewhere that Blogger has enabled embedded replies to comments. Are you going to implement it?Pamelahttp://www.somethingwagging.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-11695552022413441832012-01-13T04:09:40.520+01:002012-01-13T04:09:40.520+01:00Loved the moment you took to think. :)
I love that...Loved the moment you took to think. :)<br />I love that you are very clear about what your blog is about and what it is not about. I think that's been part of my struggle. Perhaps my blog is just about my dogs, me and our relationship and leave it at that. I believe that someone wise said something similar on my blog (um, that would be you). <br /><br />I am glad you did the BSL posts and that you continue to fight that fight. I admire you for doing so. You took on this issue in such a real and proactive way. You can't say that you haven't been an influence in that area. I hope you continue.<br /><br />I have to say the story of Kelsey M. touched me most. What could be more rewarding? When we help someone, educate someone or influence someone, that is satisfaction as a blogger at it's best. <br /><br />I look forward to reading more about your Hovawarts. I never even knew what one was before you!melfhttp://nodogaboutit.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-60786201137422821082012-01-13T00:16:31.834+01:002012-01-13T00:16:31.834+01:00Ahh. ;____; I wrote a big, long, nice comment and ...Ahh. ;____; I wrote a big, long, nice comment and my computer yelled at me and now my comment is gone. Let me sit in a corner and cry to myself for a few min-....<br /><br />Ah. Okay. <br /><br />Moving on.<br /><br />I've always loved your blog. =] I think you're one of the very first dog people I ever talked to on twitter, and also one of the first blogs I started to follow. I'm happy with that, too, because the dog-blog-o-sphere is a big place... and you always made blogging - and twitter - seem like a community. Bloggers like you are the ones that bring the place together and make it an enjoyable hobby. =]<br /><br />And now I have to stop before I start being sappy. ;]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-64954836354550423192012-01-12T23:39:56.299+01:002012-01-12T23:39:56.299+01:00Thanks all for your kind words, and @Eryka LMAO yo...Thanks all for your kind words, and @Eryka LMAO you like my blog during the quiet periods, haha!Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-58451987039993889792012-01-12T12:10:12.095+01:002012-01-12T12:10:12.095+01:00I've always loved following your posts...even ...I've always loved following your posts...even during your quiet periods. :) Perhaps my resolution will be to speak up rather than lurk, so that you know someone is listening. :) Looking forward to another year, blogger buddy!Eryka Kahunanuihttp://kahunask9s.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-42612436392845691972012-01-11T18:03:37.079+01:002012-01-11T18:03:37.079+01:00Your BSL posts have been enlightening, showing tha...Your BSL posts have been enlightening, showing that this problem is global. We often tend to think within boundaries - physical, ideological and emotional borders. You've helped me and others to open our eyes and minds, taking the issues on in a larger sense.<br /><br />I look forward to your Hovawart exploration through the addition of guest posts, while enjoying Kenzo and Viva stories, of course! Congratulations on your 2011 accomplishments and cheers to a successful and exciting 2012!Kim Clunehttp://thisonewildlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-40062940106670425492012-01-11T06:39:54.753+01:002012-01-11T06:39:54.753+01:00I'm with Peggy on this one. I never knew about...I'm with Peggy on this one. I never knew about the Hovawart breed until I started reading your blog. I think that Viva & Kenzo are excellent ambadassadors of the breed! <br /><br />I enjoy your posts on the BSL issues in Denmark. Since I don't speak Danish, I would never know about these things, so thank-you for sharing.<br /><br />Looking forward to a Travelling Hovawart Blog, and through Europe no less! I think that it would be a super idea.Karen Frieseckehttp://www.doggiestylish.com/store/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-6939592727984864572012-01-11T06:00:33.151+01:002012-01-11T06:00:33.151+01:00Hi, thanks for stopping by! I love that you have ...Hi, thanks for stopping by! I love that you have a specific goal in mind with your blog- educating people about the Hovawart breed. I didn't know about your breed until visiting your blog, and I look forward to learning more about you!!! :)Elizabeth Bergesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367619977259946322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-17110504704447932892012-01-11T04:28:20.178+01:002012-01-11T04:28:20.178+01:00You have a great idea going about the Horvawarts c...You have a great idea going about the Horvawarts coming together here. Real life experiences are so important! <br />I can't wait to see this come together!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111366525685780384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-83946148294957017292012-01-11T02:05:47.206+01:002012-01-11T02:05:47.206+01:00@GLP
Ha! we actually met after a dog fight: http:/...@GLP<br />Ha! we actually met after a dog fight: http://kenzothehovawart.blogspot.com/2010/10/are-you-prepared-for-dog-fight.html<br />Thanks for labeling us as "useful", I love your funny and creative blog too.<br /><br />@Edie<br />I misread your comment at first, thought you meant Viva as the 2nd child never got her picture taken :) Glad you noticed Viva as a full member of the blog, we have to do something about the smaller typeface, though it is only an innocent spin to make sure there is a link with the title and the actual URL of the blog. I am sure she won't mind :)<br /><br />@Kristine<br />You are right, a lot of breed info is always the same old stuff, like an broken record that repeats itself. And many times the focus is on all the positive things, not the downsides.<br /><br />@Peggy<br />Thanks for the kind words :)<br /><br />@Amy and @Sonia<br />I never intentionally wrote it with that purpose in mind. But it couldn't have been a better search match, we have to thank google, it is SEO at its best :)<br /><br />@AJ<br />Hmmm... I have to do something with that School of Witchcraft & Wizardry ... but what. Thanks for making my wheels spin again.<br /><br />@Shane<br />I can only imagine how hard it must be to have a "banned" dog. Thanks for your kind words. <br /><br />@Tegan<br />I have no idea if the numbers are substantial, but happy that at least some searches for "Hovawart puppy" land on that page. The position changes, if I try it out now in google, my blog is shown as the third in line. The ones above are suspect though, to say the least :(Team Kenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113604410676702370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-16024945565045055082012-01-11T01:46:42.970+01:002012-01-11T01:46:42.970+01:00I am, also, grateful for search engine hits during...I am, also, grateful for search engine hits during my 'lull' periods. It sounds like you've managed to get yourself listed for some very valuable searches - which is great! I also have some good ones, too, and it really does help... It's also nice to think that someone might read my stuff, one day.Teganhttp://leemakennels.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-85643048235169332342012-01-10T23:01:57.664+01:002012-01-10T23:01:57.664+01:00As the former owner of a Pit mix, I just want to s...As the former owner of a Pit mix, I just want to say thank you for all the work you are doing around lifting breed specific legislation. My Pit was my perfect dog, and it makes me so angry when people want to judge dogs by their breed instead of by their owners.shanendoah@life by petshttp://erinshanendoah.com/lifebypetsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-58865708381123437562012-01-10T22:14:31.231+01:002012-01-10T22:14:31.231+01:00I love the idea of a Traveling Hovawart blog! Tho...I love the idea of a Traveling Hovawart blog! Though I admit, I still secretly hope to someday get an invitation to the Hovawarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry... it has to be way cooler than Hogwarts, after all.<br /><br />My crazy dreams aside, I think your blog is just fantastic. I love that you've become an educational resource regarding Hovawart puppies and your calls to action regarding BSL are inspiring.Pup Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539666792034242448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-25708479458436063762012-01-10T21:26:47.921+01:002012-01-10T21:26:47.921+01:00It's amazing how we think we're setting ou...It's amazing how we think we're setting out to do one thing, then it leads us to a whole other purpose... the work you've done to fight BSL is inspiring. Like Amy said, it's fantastic that you're educating people looking for Hovawart pups on the perils of puppy mills. Go you!Sonia Singh, PawPosse.comhttp://www.pawposse.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-6397833998141195972012-01-10T21:11:39.730+01:002012-01-10T21:11:39.730+01:00We'd definitely approve of a Traveling Hovawar...We'd definitely approve of a Traveling Hovawart blog!! =) Tripling your traffic in a year is really something to be proud of - and I love that you're able to use a search for Hovawart puppies to educate people about puppy mills. Simply fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing how the blog evolves and follow you all through your transitions in 2012. Good luck!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451132815804002971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-52765812923955924392012-01-10T17:19:20.910+01:002012-01-10T17:19:20.910+01:00Until your blog I didn't even know there was s...Until your blog I didn't even know there was such a being as a Hovawart! So, I think that continuing to educate all of us about this beautiful breed, and Kenzo and Viva in particular, is a wonderful idea. I'd love to see lots of pictures of them too. p.s. BSL is such an important topic and that is great that you are helping that cause too.Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-41378442481766198282012-01-10T17:13:22.742+01:002012-01-10T17:13:22.742+01:00I love the idea of featuring honest posts from oth...I love the idea of featuring honest posts from other Hovawart lovers. It's such a rare and fascinating breed. Even though I will probably never be lucky enough to share my life with one, I would love opportunity to learn more. There should be more blogs with information and stories like these about other breeds. It may help in someone's search.<br /><br />Congratulations on all your success!Kristinehttp://rescuedinsanity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-51247328631274856192012-01-10T15:48:14.070+01:002012-01-10T15:48:14.070+01:00I love the idea that your blog has become the go t...I love the idea that your blog has become the go to source of information about Hovawarts -- but that, at the same time, you are able to cover so many related topics, including important ones like BSL.<br /><br />You didn't mention, though, the fact that you changed the name of the blog to include Viva which, as a second child whose parents never bothered to take pictures of her, I approve of heartily. Though Viva's name is still in smaller typeface.Ediehttp://willmydoghateme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837788668443543592.post-83088835555620471942012-01-10T14:31:55.201+01:002012-01-10T14:31:55.201+01:00Kenzo (or rather Leo) - this is where we met last ...Kenzo (or rather Leo) - this is where we met last year! I admit I'm enjoying this more than I thought I would especially following up on friends :)<br /><br />I think a collective hovawarts blog sounds like a great idea. The travel blog too. Definitely a niche that not too many other bloggers can take advantage of. <br /><br />Your BSL effort was excellent. You obviously have what I would call a "useful blog"! Something I know nothing about lol. <br /><br />Keep up the good work and happy blogging!georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.com