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Sorry, Dorothy: Toto Gets the Axe as Kansas’ Official State Dog
Time ^ | March 14, 2012 | Erica Ho

Posted on 03/14/2012 11:53:39 AM PDT by Altariel

Toto won’t be following the yellow brick road to become Kansas’ official state dog anytime soon.

We’re not sure what Dorothy would think, but a bill that would make the cairn terrier — the breed featured as Toto in The Wizard of Oz — top dog in the state’s ensemble was effectively killed. It must be a dog-eat-dog state out there.

The animal-rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was unhappy with the proposed bill, raising concerns over the effect on Kansas puppy mills. If the cairn terrier was made state dog, it might cause the mills to “churn out litter after litter of the breed.”

The movement for an official state dog only started in late January. Representative Ed Trimmer, who originally introduced the bill, says he plans on introducing it again next year. The state already has an official state reptile, a state bird, a the state insect and a state amphibian.

Brenda Moore, who works with the South Central Kansas Kennel Club, told the Kansas City Star that “There are a lot of dog lovers out there who would like to see Kansas have a state dog.” We’re sure you can also add Dorothy’s name to the list.

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TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: animalwhackos; cairnterrier; dog; doggieping; oz; peta; toto
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To: Altariel
In as much as the Greyhound Hall of Fame is located in Abilene, KS, that would seem the most logical choice to me.
21 posted on 03/14/2012 1:57:41 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: brytlea
Try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_(dog)
22 posted on 03/14/2012 2:04:03 PM PDT by Altariel ("Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!")
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To: Joe 6-pack

That’s curious, too. Do they have many tracks? I think of Florida when I think Greyhounds. I was shocked to find CT had GH tracks when I moved there.


23 posted on 03/14/2012 2:20:11 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
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To: Altariel
Thank you, I think I must have not cut quite all of it. Silly old fingers! Maybe my dog was typing. :) Well, here is this and I think this IS a cairn...

Sweet Cairn Face

24 posted on 03/14/2012 2:20:26 PM PDT by brytlea (An ounce of chocolate is worth a pound of cure)
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To: the OlLine Rebel
Dog racing used to be pretty big in KS. When I was first assigned to Ft. Riley, there was a billboard when I first entered KS announcing, "World's Fastest Canine - Abilene, KS".

I went there, and he was stuffed.

Actually, this is pretty interesting: History of Greyhound Racing in Kansas

25 posted on 03/14/2012 2:24:02 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: Altariel
Toto was paid more than the Munchkins, Plus, had a dressing room.
26 posted on 03/14/2012 2:38:22 PM PDT by Realman30 ("I've already made a donation to Haiti. It's called taxes". . . . El Rushbo.)
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To: brytlea

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Cairn that dark, even at shows (been ages). Maybe it’s just the lighting!


27 posted on 03/14/2012 3:06:27 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
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To: brytlea

That’s more like it! LOL


28 posted on 03/14/2012 3:08:03 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
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To: the OlLine Rebel

There was a link with small swatches of coat colors and the dark brindle did look that dark. It may not be a popular or preferred color. I don’t see them very often, and I have to admit when I think of cairn, Toto pops into my head first. I’ve seen that darned movie too many times. :)


29 posted on 03/14/2012 3:31:47 PM PDT by brytlea (An ounce of chocolate is worth a pound of cure)
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To: the OlLine Rebel

Cairns come in many colors... reds, blacks (like Toto), brindles, wheatens (blondes like mine) and even somewhat a mix. They are super dogs. Cairns are essentially “colored” Westies.


30 posted on 03/15/2012 4:41:11 AM PDT by momtothree
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