Dogpark Discourse 101

By Brielle Morgan

Let’s face it, modern dog owners are just as guilty as first-time parents when it comes to rambling on and on about their “kids.” And while a good poop horror story makes for conversational common ground at any canine-centric soiree, why not show your range? The following cocktail party cheat-sheet highlights dogs that have made a significant impact on our common culture. A few minutes studying this list and you’ll soon prove that it’s possible to impress even the finest pedigreed pooch (and his/her sexy owner) with your best trick: speak!

Move over Mona Lisa…
Snoop Dog in the house, er, the museum, rather. In 2002, the Charles M. Schulz Museum, affectionately referred to as “Snoopy’s Home,” opened in Santa Rosa, California, in honour of the legendary cartoonist. The museum features a massive wooden sculpture depicting Snoopy’s evolving personas from Schulz’s childhood dog, Spike, to today’s pot-bellied Beagle, a labyrinth in the shape of Snoopy’s head, and most recently, an exclusive showing of Peanuts-inspired fashions from top designers including Isaac Mizrahi and Betsey Johnson. www.schulzmuseum.org