Posted on 05/13/2008 1:09:52 PM PDT by kingattax
Talk about hair of the dog ... Now man's best friend could become his best drinking buddy, too, thanks to a beer designed especially for dogs.
Sold in a glass bottle with a contented German Shepherd pictured on the label, beef-flavoured Dog Beer is being pioneered at a Derby pet shop.
Non-alcoholic and said to have nutritional value by retailer Pets at Home, the drink is proving popular with customers at the Meteor Centre store, according to manager Mike Hall.
"There's potassium, protein and fats in there. There's nothing in there to harm them, that's for sure.
"People are going to sit and watch the football and have a beer with the dog.
"We've had quite a lot of repeat business - people coming back for more because their pets really enjoyed it."
The Derby store was chosen as the place to test the drink's popularity before Pets at Home launched it nationwide.
Imported from Holland, where it is called Kwispelbier - "tail-wagging beer" - it is being sold at £1.99 for a 33cl bottle.
Made using a traditional brewing process, the drink contains malt barley extract.
A spokesman for Pets at Home said: "While initially people may think of the drink as a novelty, it makes a delicious treat for a thirsty dog.
"It also encourages drinking, which is good for the kidneys, and is a great source of vitamin B.
"It means pets are even more a part of family life as they can enjoy a beer, too."
Great photo, give the dog a beer!
My daughter had two German Shepherds but had to find a new home for them as they barked at night and annoyed the neighbors.
Then the photog took a picture of a different one!
If they had one with a chocolate lab on it I would buy one, and if it had a bull-mastiff I would buy two for my mom! ;)
It's actually very good stuff and does seem to perk them up when they're hot and tired. You mix up a quart and let them drink 1/4 of it before they start, and then sip the rest throughout the working period.
(it's a very cute Lab!)
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A shame about the 2 dogs
They are great guard dogs
Thank you, yes they are. That’s why they barked so much.
I have an American Bulldog. I don’t know what it is about them, but I’ve NEVER met one that didn’t love beer.
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