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24 August 2017 dogs fireplace

National Dog Day – Cuddle Up with Your Furry Friend in Front of One of Our Mantels

It’s something of a mystery how wild wolves evolved into the loyal dogs who share our homes today. As National Geographic has put it, the evolution of dog/human relations has been more about survival of the friendliest, rather than survival of the fittest. Some time long ago, a bold yet friendly wolf must have hung around a caveman long enough to start to form a bond. In the next 15,000 years, friendly wolves slowly developed into the labs and setters, the goldendoodles and chiweenies, we so love today. Continue reading →

18 August 2016 dogs by the fire

National Dog Day: Cute Dogs in front of Fireplaces

Dogs and people. They go together like peanut butter and chocolate. With National Dog Day coming up on August 26, we at Old World Stoneworks want to take a moment to honor all the dogs in our lives, whether it’s the family pet, the hardworking rescue dog, sled dog, police K9, or the devoted service dogs that helps everybody, from blind children to veterans suffering from PTSD. Continue reading →