While browsing the internet we came across the commandments of the Chow Chow translated from the Xia Dynasty 2033-1562 BC, of which there seem to be TWELVE, if you know of any others then please enlighten us......

1.  If I like it, it’s mine
2.  If it’s in my mouth, it’s mine
3.  If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine
4.  If I can take it from you, it’s mine
5.  If it’s mine, it must never be yours
6.  If I saw it first, it’s mine
7 . If you have something and put it down, it’s mine
8.  If I chew something up, all of the pieces are mine
9.  If it used to be yours, get over it
10. If it’s broken, it’s yours
11. If it is edible then it is ALWAYS mine
12. I never get in your way - you get in mine so go around

If you can live with these ancient commandments then the Chow is the dog for you.

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS......... 

1. My life  is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation  from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me  time to understand what you want of  me 

3. Place  your trust in me. It is crucial for my  well-being.

4. Don't  be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends,  your entertainment, but I have only  you.

5. Talk to  me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to  me.

6. Be  aware that however you treat me, I will never  forget it.

7. Before  you hit me, before you strike me, remember that  I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite  you.

8. Before  you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative,
ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be  getting old or weak.

9. Please  take care of me when I grow old. You too, will  grow old.

10 On the  ultimate difficult journey, go with me please.
Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me  face this alone.
Everything is easier for me if  you are there, because I love you  so.

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Take a  moment today to thank GOD for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.

Excerpts from a dog’s diary

8:00 am – Dog food! My favourite thing!

9:30 am – A car ride! My favourite thing!

9:40 am – A walk in the park! My favourite thing!

10:30 am – Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing!

1:00 pm – Played in the yard! My favourite thing!

5:00 pm – Dinner! My favourite thing!

7:00 pm – Got to play ball! My favourite thing!

8:00 pm – Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favourite thing!

11:00 pm – Sleeping on the bed! My favourite thing!