"In times of joy, all of us wished we possessed a tail we could wag." - Auden

Happy Monday! Here's the scoop:

  • “Table for three and one four-legged friend, please”

  • Meet today’s Irish DOTD

  • Bears v. dogs

True or False...
The Husky is the state dog of Alaska.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

Restaurants' secret menu items for dogs
We love dog-friendly restaurants! Stopping for a quick bite is always more fun when you have your favorite companion along for the ride, and certain places allow you and your dog to dine together. You just need to know what to ask for.

Fortunately, we did the digging for you so you don’t have to. Here’s the secret menu for dogs at some of your favorite chains:

  • Starbucks: When you order yourself a latte, don’t forget to get a Puppuccino for your dog. This little cup of whipped cream is a special treat for dogs that can handle a little dairy.

  • Johnny Rockets: Dogs can always get a water bowl at Johnny Rockets, and certain locations offer Doggie Burgers and Doggie Pancakes.

  • Sprinkles: Stopping for cupcakes? You can order your dog a Pupcake. These sugar-free cupcakes with yogurt frosting make for a scrumptious treat.

  • Culver’s: While you’re enjoying a butter burger, your dog can chow down on a Vanilla Scoop. This dog-friendly vanilla ice cream comes with a milk bone biscuit.

  • Shake Shack: This popular chain has two menu items for dogs: The Pooch-ini is a sweet treat (dog biscuits and vanilla custard), or you can get your dog a Bag O’ Bones (5 dog treats).


Check out a few of our other favorite dog-friendly menu items here!

Dog of the Day
Meet today’s Dog of the Day: Fearghal!

Fearghal is a super intelligent Irish Terrier. He’s not supposed to be on the bed, but how can you resist that face?! Thanks to Daily Dig reader C.N. Flanders for submitting Fearghal for DOTD!

P.S.Want your pup to be featured in a future Daily Dig? Submit their pic to woof@dailydigdogs.com or DM us on Instagram! Include their name and anything that makes them special (we know, we know, everything about them is special).

What we're digging
Newsflash: Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This got us thinking about some of life’s best pairs. Chocolate + strawberries. You + your dog. Dinner + a movie. You + …personalized wines?

Whether your dog is your valentine or you’re celebrating with someone special, Bright Cellars helps you embrace the season of love with your perfect wine match. You start by taking an easy 7-question quiz (easy like, “what kind of chocolate could you eat for the rest of your life?”). Their algorithm then pairs you with wines you’re guaranteed to love based on your responses.

If you don’t love any of your matches, Bright Cellars will even send you a replacement bottle in your next shipment.

Take the quiz to discover your perfect match for V-day and get 50% off your first box courtesy of Daily Dig here!

Are bears and dogs related?
We may know that dogs are descended from wolves, but between their pointy snouts and fuzzy coats, it’s not that much of a leap to wonder if dogs are also related to bears.

However, in spite of these similarities, dogs are not related to bears. Dogs are part of the Canidae family – just like foxes and coyotes.

But there is an evolutionary connection between dogs and bears: they both belong to the Carnivora Order, which is characterized by having a diet that consists mostly of meat. Within that group, bears and dogs are also part of a sub-group that eats mostly meat, but also eats some berries and fruit.

Scientists believe that millions of years ago, before dogs and bears even existed, they shared a common ancestor: a small mammal with long tails that lived in trees, similar to the modern monkey.

True or False...
Answer: FALSE! The Alaskan Malamute was named the state dog of Alaska in 2010.

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