Hamburg pup is a winner

Truffle to be featured in new book for dogs Hamburg - Truffle, a 6-year-old English Setter from Hamburg, is one of 20 winning “pawthors” in the ALPO Real Dogs Tell It Like It Is Contest. Her story on what it means to be a real dog will be published in the “Real Dogs Eat Meat Handbook,” a how-to manual to help dogs be dogs. The national contest searched the country to find real dogs to share their favorite real dog behaviors. Written in the voice of their dog, thousands of dog owners shared their irreverent and quirky stories on what makes their pooch all dog. Dog expert and contest judge Brian Kilcommons picked the top 20 winners based on their description of a “real dog” behavior, as well as the originality and creativity of the entry. Their stories are being compiled into the handbook, scheduled for publication in early 2010. Readers will also be able to download the handbook for free from alpo.com in early 2010. To learn more about Truffle and to see all the winning “pawthors,” visit www.alpotellitlikeitis.com.