Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Thor & Thumper

Alert - we have cuteness overload incoming! Today's Wet Nose Wednesday is a two-for-one!

Meet Thor and Thumper - a bonded Teddybear pair that are ready for their new home. Thor and Thumper are a shih tzu/ bichon frise mix (i.e. teddybears, shichons). These guys are 4 years old and around 13-14 pounds.

Thor and Thumper are house-trained, crate-trained, and leash-trained. Thumper has a little more energy than Thor, but both like to play with toys, other dogs and should be fine with children and cats. Thumper likes to snuggle a bit more, but both are very affectionate and like some loving attention.

Have a Nylabone on hand? Perfect, Thor and Thumper are into those. Have a thunder shirt for Thor when the fireworks go off? Perfect, he doesn’t like those noises; Thumper is fine. Have a squeaky toy for Thumper to throw around as he exudes his silly self? Perfect. Thor will be more than ready to watch his antics.

Team Stinkykiss is looking for a great family to take in both of these cute boys and who have the time to play and give them the love and attention that they deserve.

One adoption fee covers both dogs.

Check out the Team StinkyKiss website for an application or email tskadoptions@gmail.com.

There's something truly special about having a close relationship with your pet. They say a dog is "man's best friend," and it's totally accurate. I have friends and family who truly feel like their pets are a member of the family. Pets will be there for you through thick and thin. Pets are also know for being loyal, which can be a really good feeling in this world. So, what are the most popular dogs right now?

Danspetcare.com has a great article out that names the most popular dogs in the world right now. In it, they describe that special relationship that one has with their pet. "From hunting to sled-pulling to herding and protection, dogs have helped us survive and thrive in countless ways," they explain. "One of the most important roles dogs play in our lives is companionship."

So, what do you do if you're in the market for a new dog? Danspetcare.com has some good advice on how to pick the right breed. They explain that finding the right breed is a big part of that decision. So, ask yourself, do you want a delicate breed or a more meaty, masculine breed? Also, what's the purpose of you wanting a pet? Do you want a pet for protection, or are you looking for a small buddy for some companionship?

Either way, when you're in the market for a new pet, make sure to have lots of questions and ask the right people before settling on your little guy or gal. I remember one of my friends buying the cutest little puppy ever only to see it grow into a huge dog that was almost too big for her apartment. She loved him, but it was quite a surprise. Read on to discover the most popular dogs right now and some more stats. Find more via Danspetcare.com here

According to Danspetcare.com, the most popular dog in the world is the Labrador Retriever. "They’re often used to provide comfort and reassurance for anxious humans," the study says. So true. No. 2 are Golden Retrievers and No. 3 are German Shepherds. Find more via Danspetcare.com here.

Dogpackapp.com has an article out about the most popular dog breeds right now. No. 1 on the list is the French bulldog. Those dogs are adorable, right? No. 2 is the Labrador Retriever and No. 3 is the Golden Retriever. Very popular, of course. Find the full list here.

What about the most common dogs? According to A-z-animals.com, No. 1, again are Labrador Retrievers, followed by Bulldogs and Rottweiler. The German Shepherd and Dachshund round out the top five. Find the full list here.

What if you want a small pup? The smallest dog breed, according to Forbes.com is the Pomeranian at 3-7 pounds. So cute. It's followed by the Toy Poodle and Toy Fox Terrier. Find the full list here.

What if you want a really big dog? According to Forbes.com, the largest dog breed is the Mastiff at 120-230 pounds. It's followed by the Boerboel and Tosa Inu. Find the full list here.