Dogster

Yes, now even dogs have blogs.

Dogster.com has been called the MySpace for pets. Like human social networking websites, Dogster allows your dog to have its own profile, post photos, list likes and dislikes, join groups and start an online dog diary.

Wacky? Yes. But the free pet networking site is booming.

Dogster and its companion site, Catster.com, currently have more than 500,000 pet profiles, including more than 12,000 dogs and cats from New Jersey. Hundred of new pet profiles and blogs are being added every day, according to the California-based site.

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The site includes the Dog Owner's Manual courtesy of veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and author Sam Stall. It seems to be quite well done.

Rage Syndrome is mentioned (this is covered in Chapter 2 of The Dog Who Loved Too Much). I thought Kimo might have had this, but now I think he doesn't as his aggressive episodes seem to sparked by certain situations.

They also have a section on the Japanese Spitz which is supposedly Kimo's breed.

Not the type to sleep the day away or wander alone outdoors, the Japanese Spitz thrives on human contact. Fearless, alert and protective, the Japanese Spitz can be slightly suspicious of new people. With a loud and forceful bark, it makes a very effective watchdog — especially for city dwellers.

Yep, Kimo thrives on human contact and is an effective watchdog.