tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70567386661384032452024-03-05T01:56:40.311-08:00Dogs and Puppies InformationDogs and Puppies is about different dog Breeds, dogs Health, cute Dog names Male & female and Dogs picturesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-52428631683839042932016-01-30T05:31:00.001-08:002016-01-30T05:31:55.469-08:00The History of Dog Breeding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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have maintained populations of useful animals around their places of habitat
since pre-historic times. Over these millennia, domesticated dogs have
developed into distinct types, or groups, such as livestock guardian dogs,
hunting dogs, and sighthounds. Artificial selection in dog breeding has
influenced behavior, shape, and size of dogs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Some
researchers believe that the evolution of dogs from wolves is an example of
neoteny or paedomorphism selection, that results in aretention of juvenile physical
characteristics. Compared to wolves, many adult dog breeds retain such juvenile
characteristics as soft fuzzy fur, round torsos, large heads and eyes, ears
that hang down rather than stand erect, etc.; characteristics which are shared
by most juvenile mammals, and therefore generally elicit some degree of
protective and nurturing behavior cross-species from most adult mammals,
including humans, who term such characteristics "cute" or
"appealing". It has been seen that these traits can even prompt an
adult female wolf to act more defensively of dog puppies than of wolf puppies. The
example of canine neoteny goes even further, in that the various dog breeds are
differently neotenized according to the type of behavior that was selected.
Other researchers believe that because this comparison is based on the gray
wolf, which is not the ancestor of the dog, that this comparison is invalid.
Further research indicates that the concept of neoteny as a means of
distinguishing dogs from wolves is baseless.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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maintain these distinctions, humans have intentionally mated dogs with certain
characteristics to encourage those characteristics in the offspring. Through
this process, hundreds of dog breeds have been developed. Initially, the
ownership of working and, later, purebred dogs, was a privilege of the wealthy.
Nowadays, many people can afford to buy a dog. Some breeders chose to breed
purebred dogs, while some prefer the birth of a litter of puppies to a dog
registry. It has been concluded that "findings imply that when selective
breeding was done by humans, it squashed the snouts of certain dog breeds, it
also morphed their brains" (Scientific American, 2010). Breeders have to
abide by the rules of the specific organization to participate in its breed
maintenance and development programs. The rules may apply to the health of the
dogs, such as joint x-rays, hip certifications, and eye examinations; to
working qualities, such as passing a special test or achieving at a trial; to
general conformation, such as evaluation of a dog by a breed expert. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-44342477370957552752016-01-30T04:26:00.002-08:002016-01-30T04:26:25.187-08:00Canaan dog breed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Canaan dog breed of herding dog developed in Israel in the 20th
century from semiwild pariah dogs that were the descendants of animals present in
the region since biblical times. Over time they had been utilized as guardians
and hunting dogs, but most had reverted to a wild state, living in desert
areas. In the 1930s a breeding program was begun to redomesticate these wild
dogs to serve as guards for the isolated kibbutzim. In wartime the dogs served
as messengers and sentries and proved adept at locating land mines. In 1949 the
Institute for Orientation and Mobility of the Blind took over the breeding of
the Canaan dog, with about 150 kennel-raised dogs constituting the stock.</span></div>
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are hardy, intelligent, and trainable and must be well socialized. They have
been put to work for herding, guarding, and tracking and as guide dogs. They
are aloof and cautious with strangers and in unfamiliar situations but loyal to
their families. They tend to be vocal and playful. Of medium size, they stand
19 to 24 inches (48 to 61 cm) tall and weigh 35 to 55 pounds (16 to 25 kg).
They have upright ears, a wedge-shaped head, and a bushy tail that tends to
curl over the back. Their short, harsh, double coat may be white with large
markings in brown, black, or red and often with a mask or hood of the
contrasting colour, or it may be solid with some white markings. Solid-coloured
dogs may be black or any shade of brown.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">borzoi breed of hound dog developed in Russia to pursue
wolves. It is descended from the Arabian greyhound and a collielike Russian
sheepdog. The borzoi, formerly known as the Russian wolfhound is a graceful,
strong, and swift dog. Males stand at least 28 inches (71 cm) and females 26
inches (66 cm); weights range from 60 to 105 pounds (27 to 48 kg). It has a
long, narrow head, small ears, a deep but narrow chest, long, muscular
hindquarters, and a long, curved tail. The silky coat is flat or slightly
curled and usually white with darker markings. The dog is noted for its elegant
appearance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-6315575785146969172016-01-28T04:53:00.001-08:002016-01-28T04:53:16.720-08:00Briard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">briard is a French sheepdog breed mentioned in French records
of the 12th century and depicted in medieval French tapestries. It is known in
France as berger de Brie (sheepdog of Brie) but is found throughout the French
provinces. The briard is a lithe, strongly built dog with bushy brows and a
long, more-or-less waterproof coat. It stands 22 to 27 inches (56 to 68.5 cm),
weighs about 80 pounds (36 kg), and is usually black, gray, or tawny. Briards
are also used for guard, police, and military work.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-17483930850310955482016-01-28T04:49:00.000-08:002016-01-28T04:49:29.939-08:00Cairn terrier<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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developed in Scotland to rout vermin from cairns (rock piles). The modern
breed’s characteristics are carefully patterned on those of the dog’s ancestor,
a 17th-century terrier of the Isle of Skye. The cairn terrier is a short-legged <span style="text-decoration: none;">dog</span> with
a short, broad face fixed in a “keen” expression that is typical of the breed.
Its harsh coat is usually bluish gray, tan, or pale yellowish brown. Generally
active, hardy, alert, and spirited, the cairn terrier is valued as a pet and
watchdog. It stands 9.5 to 10 inches (24 to 25 cm) and weighs about 13 to 14
pounds (6 to 6.5 kg).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many dog breeds seem to
be friendly for the most part, but there is not one dog out there that does not
benefit from continued socialization. Socialization is a key factor in good
mental health for the dog and in making a beloved member of the family. But
socialization includes more than just being around other people or dogs. It can
include training your dog to be tolerant of being touched on the feet, someone
coming close to them when they are eating, or even accepting of loud noises,
just to mention a few. If not conducted in a proper manner, you can actually do
more harm with your efforts than good. The last thing you want or need is to
attempt socialization and have it back fire on you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prior to socializing a
dog, a person should understand the traits and temperament of the breed of dog
they are working with. Often times you can benefit from doing research on your
dog's particular breed to learn about character traits. If you are dealing with
a mixed breed, you may want to research all of the breeds involved in your
dog's genealogy. Understanding what challenges may be present can help
determine the best method for handling them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For this article I am
referring mainly to keeping your dog socialized around people and other dogs.
The more you socialize your dog, the better he or she will respond when
confronted with unfamiliar people or dogs. This can be exceptionally true with
some small breeds and children. But again, keep in mind when socializing your
pet, keeping them under control may be vital to avoiding a serious conflict
that could result in injury to the dog or innocent bystanders. Never force a
social issue onto your dog. Some dogs may need more time to slowly acclimate to
strangers while others may not feel threatened at all. Your dog may respond
aggressively to one person but not the next. And there is nothing wrong with
that; not every dog likes every person, just as we humans don't always like
everyone we meet. However, as a responsible pet owner you are accountable for
making certain no harm comes to anyone at any time, so never force your dog to
accept someone.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When working on
socialization be sure to offer an escape plan for the dog. Even if it is
nothing more than allowing them to jump into your lap or picking them up if
they appear nervous, uncomfortable or fearful in a situation. This is important
no matter what the age of your dog. He or she must be able to trust that you
will protect them or you may end up harming your own relationship in the
process.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many
differences in socializing an adult dog versus a puppy, just as there is with
socializing with people versus other dogs. Obviously puppies have the advantage
as they are more accepting of new people and situations, especially during the
earlier ages of 1 to 4 months. While older dogs may have had some previous bad experiences
that have left them anxious, fearful or cautious. When it comes to a rescued
adult dog more often than not, you will not have any idea what environment the
dog came from. You will not be aware of what things have left negative
impressions on him or her as a result of past encounters, so take the process
very slow to begin with.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to
socializing with other dogs, never assume the other dog is friendly. Play it
safe and be prepared for something to go wrong. Do not allow first time encounters
to be unsupervised. Typically if you visit a dog park, most of those dogs are
friendly and used to being around other dogs, but that does not negate the fact
that any dog can unexpectedly turn aggressive. Until you are familiar with the
new dog be vigilant in keeping your dog safe. After all it may not be the other
dog that suddenly becomes aggressive, it could be yours!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some common places you
can turn to for socialization besides dog parks are pet stores, pet fairs,
walking trails, community events even obedience classes can be useful. The
important factor is to match the environment to your dog's social skills.
Attempting to socialize a dog for the first time at a community event with a
hundreds of people present could be overwhelming. If you don't know what your
dog can handle, assume it is very little and start slow. You can progress as
quickly as you need if things are going well. It's important to avoid sensory
overload with unfamiliar noises and smells as well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you plan to put your
dog in a car to travel to a location for socialization keep in mind the dog's
safety inside your car. This could be the first step in making sure your
socializing encounters are positive ones. The last thing you want to do is
start the process out by stressing your dog out with a scary car ride. Provide
a comfortable and secure seat for your dog. If possible choose a particular
seat for your dog to sit in each time he or she gets in the vehicle. For
smaller breeds consider using a dog car booster seat, lookout seat or console
seat that will elevate them up to a height that allows them to see out the
window and get some fresh air if needed. This can go a long way to start the
dogs travel experience in a positive manner. Start the training out properly
and begin immediately by restraining your dog. Do not wait until they are more
comfortable with the car. Get them started right away with understanding that
inside the car they stay seated and are not allowed to roam freely.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you struggle with
getting your dog to accept other people and dogs look for a good training book.
I don't think there is a pet owner alive who has not heard of Cesar Milan. Your
veterinarian can direct you to proper training materials as well. As with any
training, always reward your dog after a positive learning experience. Praise
and recognition goes a long way especially when accompanied by a small special
treat! Make sure he or she knows how happy their behavior has made you. After
all, isn't that what most dogs live for?</span><b style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-60494222155666754592016-01-16T23:09:00.000-08:002016-01-16T23:09:16.517-08:00A Short Comparison Of Dog Anatomy With Human<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A dog may be man's best friend, but anatomically speaking
which species is superior?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One obvious difference between dog anatomy and human is the
contrast in size (and of course that human's walk on two legs and dogs on
four!) An average human height is 180cm, with the tallest dog, the Great Dane,
reaching 86cm, and the smallest dog, the Chihuahua being 26 cm max.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This immediately identifies one of the fascinating facts
about dog anatomy - the wide range of size within dog breeds. No other species
has such a wide spread of size and weight as the dog. Not convinced?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Affenhuahua 2kg</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">St Bernard 120g (ten times more than the Affenhuahua)</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Human 61kg (average)</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An Extra Eyelid</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course you are familiar with your own eyes and having
upper and lower eyelids. But did you know dog anatomy is such that dogs have
three sets of eyelids? They have the additional of a "third" eyelid,
also known as the "nictitating membrane."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The third eyelid is located at the inner corner of the eye,
and slides across the cornea to protect it when danger threatens. It is most
usefully deployed when a dog pushes through undergrowth or if faced with an
angry cat - as it forms a barrier to scratches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Born to Sniff</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dog has a typically black, leather nose, but did you
know this feature of dog anatomy is as unique to each individual as a
fingerprint is to people? The folds and creases on a canine nose are unique and
can be used as a means of identification. Another striking difference between
dog anatomy and human is our sense of smell. A dog devotes over 40% more of his
brain power to processing smells than the human brain. Indeed dogs are born to
sniff with that wet nose being able to detect which direction a faint smell is
coming from. The average human has a generous 5 million scent detecting cells
in their nose, but this seems insignificant compared to the king of scent
hounds, the Bloodhound, which has a magnificent 300 million scent-detecting
cells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sounds Superior</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another area where dog anatomy wins is their sense of
hearing. Whereas we may struggle to hear a sound 20 feet away, a dog can hear
the same noise over 80 feet distant. Not only that but whereas the human ear
can't detect sounds above 20 KHz, the dog's ear easily hears up to 60 KHz and a
whole studio of sound that is denied to us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Tale of Tails</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whilst not all dog breeds have tails, for those that are
equipped with this marvelous means of canine communication, a waggy tail has to
be the most joyful part of dog anatomy. An average tail is made up of 23
articulated bones. But here's the rub. Did you know that people have a
vestigial tail? OK, it's only present for a few days, but the human fetus
develops a tail from days 31 - 35 of gestation - a throwback to our simian
ancestry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Life Story</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And finally, one of the biggest differences between dog
anatomy and our own is the dog's shorter lifespan. The average human life
expectancy is 71 years, whereas for our canine companions it's just 10 -13
years. Given the effect dogs have on our hearts and lives, this is one area
where it's a hollow victory, to be the superior species.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-50019495714197544932016-01-16T05:04:00.000-08:002016-01-16T05:04:28.484-08:00The Animal Human Connection - A Brief Overview<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The History of the Dog</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For thousands of years dogs have provided people with
protection, companionship and support. What we today recognize as the domestic
dog became a part of human society when nomadic bands of hunter gatherers were
roaming the Earth. There is evidence to suggest that these dogs, descended from
the Grey Wolf, were viewed as both working animals and as valued partners in
surviving the tough environment that characterized the lives of those
societies. Today the dog has become part of the fabric of society (<a href="http://puppyndogs.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-to-socialise-your-puppy.html" target="_blank">how to socialize you dog</a>) and a valued
member of families across the globe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Value of the Dog</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are very few homes that would not be enriched by the
addition of a dog. Our children learn to love these additions to the home as
they would a family member. Many people have extremely fond memories of
spending time in the outdoors with what would later prove to be not only a
faithful companion, but also a staunch friend and ally during the challenging
years of childhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems that the thousands of years that human beings spent
sharing their homes with the canine species has forged a bond that is very
difficult, if not impossible to break. The truth of the matter is that we need
dogs as much as they need us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Loss of Your Pet</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sharing our lives with pets brings so many benefits, but
sadly, despite an ever-improving standard of veterinary care, every owner will
eventually experience the loss of their much-loved friend. Coping with loss and
grief can be a lonely and difficult struggle for many of us, and as a
veterinary technician with cats and dogs of my own, even I haven't been immune
to the storm of emotions that descend after the loss of a favorite friend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Steps of Grieving</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Through helping family, friends and clients cope with the
loss of their pets over the years, I've learned some helpful ways to help both
them (and myself) come to terms with the grief that the passing of a pet can
bring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Everyone Grieves Differently: allow yourself the time and
space to grieve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Don't Let Others Minimize Your Loss: avoid those who try
to downplay your emotions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Ask For Support: empathy goes a long way, and being
around like-minded individuals help ease any loneliness you may be feeling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Find Ways to Remember Your Pet: celebrate and honor the
special relationship you had with your pet.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-35720482064117510042016-01-06T23:42:00.000-08:002016-01-06T23:42:51.125-08:0010 Biggest Misconceptions about Dogs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1.
When your dog looks grown up, he is.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">No matter how big he is, or how mature his behavior, your
puppy is still a puppy until he's at least a year old. Large-breed dogs are
growing puppies for close to two years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2.
Neutering your dog will negatively affect his personality.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If your dog has always been an outgoing, fun-loving,
playful dog, neutering won't change that all. If he is a little reactive with
other dogs or roams the neighborhood, neutering may make him a bit gentler and
more inclined to stay home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The biggest challenge in training an older dog is helping
them unlearn old behaviors. If you combine patience with sound and treat
training, you’ll soon have a talented and well-trained little pal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4.
Dogs need variety in the food they eat.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Your dog thrives on routine. Changing diet frequently and
rapidly will do him more harm than good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">5.
Obedience training is only for problem dogs.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes, obedience training can help with some unacceptable
behaviors, but wouldn't it be better if those behaviors never had a chance to
develop? In addition, obedience training
can strengthen the bond between you and your dog and help you enjoy each
other's company even more so!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6.
Dogs need supplements in their diets.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If they are eating a high quality, nutritionally balanced
diet, they will do fine. If you have questions, ask your veterinarian.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7. Dogs who spend the day in the yard get plenty of
exercise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dogs are pack animals — they are not good at running or
playing when they are alone. Exercise is an important part of your dog's
health. It's up to you to be sure he gets it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">8.
Dogs do destructive things to get even with you.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Don't project your emotions on your dog. Most behaviors
that drive you crazy are normal for a dog and begin when he is bored, tired,
sick or lonely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">9.
It's natural for your dog to have bad breath.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It isn't. Bad breath is often, an indication of dental or
health trouble.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">10.
It's okay for dogs to be a little plump.</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Excess weight in dogs can be associated with heart,
respiratory and blood-sugar level problem, skeletal distress and
gastrointestinal disorders. Don't feed your dog table scraps, and make sure he
gets plenty of exercise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-7292961376558718172015-11-22T23:23:00.000-08:002015-11-22T23:23:53.550-08:00THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY AWESOME DOG SITTERS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being
separated from your dog can be a very stressful time. Finding the perfect
person to care for your pet when you cannot is key to lowering stress for both
of you. Many people find dog sitting a great way to earn additional income, but
when considering a care taker, you want much more than a person just looking to
earn extra cash.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
best dog sitters have a love for animals, are organized and creative and are
extremely flexible and patient. Here are 7 habits of highly awesome dog
sitters:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.
They know the value of preliminary introductions. Awesome dog sitters
understand the importance of first impressions. Before their clients spend
extended time in their care, great dog sitters will make time to introduce
themselves to the pets they will be caring for. This helps to alleviate anxiety
in both pets and their owners. It allows the dog to become familiar with a new
care taker and gives the owner an opportunity to make sure the sitter is a good
match for their pet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2.
They understand the importance of mental and physical stimulation. Long walks
are a great way to relieve stress and anxiety in dogs - especially when
separated from their families. Experienced sitters understand the importance of
physical activity and mental stimulation. A simple game of fetch can accomplish
both - keeping dogs happy and healthy and expending the energy of the most
energetic pet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3.
They keep you updated. Dog sitters should take the time to find out how often
you would like updates on your dog, what types of updates you prefer to receive
and how you want to receive them (via text message, email, Skype, etc.).
Awesome care takers will work with you to establish an appropriate communication
schedule.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></h3>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4.
They have a great reputation. Excellent dog sitters have established a
reputation of excellence. They have no hesitation in providing character or
professional references that can vouch for their experience. They are
comfortable providing a list of people whom you can contact prior to leaving
your dog in their care.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></h3>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5.
They are clear on your expectations. Understanding your expectations is key to
a pleasurable experience for you and your dog watcher. Top-notch dog sitters
make it a priority to understand grooming, feeding, discipline and exercise
requirements to minimize disruption in your dog's routine.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></h3>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6.
They are detail oriented. Having a plan for emergencies, keeping track of
medicine schedules and likes and dislikes of your dog are all details your
sitter will need to manage. Great care takers are organized and maintain
attention to the important details involved in properly caring for your dog.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></h3>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7.
They are trustworthy. In addition to caring for your dog, many times dog
sitters will have access to your home. Good sitters do not take this
responsibility lightly. They treat your home with the same respect they give to
their own homes. They clean up any messes your dog makes and are careful to
lock your doors and arm security monitors appropriately.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using
the 7 habits of highly awesome dog sitters, you will be able to select a care
taker that will ensure the healthiness and happiness of you and your dog.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-56604694574662527182015-07-24T03:56:00.000-07:002015-07-24T03:56:05.138-07:00Dogs fact for kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dog facts kids Hello ! This section is specifically for
dog facts for kids. There is so much that we can learn about canines and they
are very interesting animals. When it
comes to dog facts, kids love to read about information that they can pass on
to family and friends. So, enjoy
yourself as you have a look through our dog facts that kids will be interested
in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The oldest living dog lived until he was 29 years old,
this was recorded in 1939. His name was
Bluey and he lived in Austrailia. If you are wondering about what type of breed
he was, he was a Queensland 'heeler' – this breed was used for herding other
animals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dogs can smell things that humans cannot. The nose has sensory cells, they work to
allow a person or animal to smell things.
A dog has about 5 million more than you do ! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dogs are omnivorous.
This means that they must eat both meat and plants (which would be
vegetables and/or fruits). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">They cannot eat the cores of apples, but they can eat
apple slices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">They also should not eat raisins, grapes, onions,
chocolate or garlic because it can make them sick. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">They are the most popular pet to own. Out of all of the
families living in the United States, 1 out of 3 has a puppy or dog. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Funny DogThey know what time it is by relying on their
“internal clock”. They know exactly when it is time to eat, when to expect
their owner to come home, when to expect walks and more. They can become very
restless if something does not happen when they expect for it to. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">“Sit” should be the very first command that an owner
teaches to a dog. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">You have some muscles to move your ears, but dogs have 2
times more than you do to move their ears!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Did you know that a dog uses his nose for smelling, but
also uses it to cool himself off if he is hot?
A dog sweats their his nose! They also sweat through their paws. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Have you ever seen a dog turn around 3 times before they
go to sleep? This is because long ago, wild dogs (which were their ancestors)
did this to cause grasses to be patted down to the ground before they slept on
them. Today’s dog still have this
instinct inside of them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Puppies do not know how to walk when they are born – They
must learn just like toddlers do. This happens between the ages of 2 and 5
weeks old. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Newborn pups are born with their eyes closed and they do
not open until they are about 3 weeks old. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Puppies are born without having any teeth. They grown
slowly from 6 weeks to 2 months….and then fall out again so that adult teeth
can take their place. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">There are 5 scenes that a person or animal can have:
Touch, taste, smell, hearing and seeing. A puppy first has the sense of touch
before any of the other ones. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Puppies need to stay with their mother until they are
about 7 weeks old. They need her for
warmth, help with eating and she cleans them.
When they are 8 weeks old, they are much more independent and ready to
go to a loving new home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dogs should be walked every day because they can have a
lot of energy stored up in their bodies and going for a walk helps to release
that energy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The normal body temperature for a dog is 101.2 °
Fahrenheit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">If your puppy takes something that you do not want them
to have, do not chase after them. Make a
game out of it, where YOU run away and make them chase you….It is a lot easier
to get the item back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">It is perfectly normal for a puppy to sleep up to 19
hours per day. The average is just around 14 hours, but since each dog is an
individual, that number can indeed go up to the 19 hours…and this includes
sleeping at night as well as naps throughout the day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dogs can see much better at night than we can. This is
because they have a layer behind their eyes, called the tapetum lucidum. It
works to reflect any light source and this is why you may see a dog’s eyes
shining in the dark. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The first dog that was sent into outer space was named
Laika. He was sent by Russian scientists
out in a satellite in the year 1957. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">We bet that with this dog fact, kids may be very
surprised….There is one type of dog that cannot bark at all. It is called a Basenji and is a wolf type dog
that lives on the continent of Africa. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dogs can hear things that we cannot. Most of us can hear a sound that is about 25
yards from us…But dogs can hear sounds that are 10 times as far, 250 yards
away!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A dog’s heartbeat is a lot faster than ours. Theirs is between 70 and 120 beat per minute,
humans are just between 70 and 80. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">French Poodles actually originated in Germany. The German word for puddle is pudel…These
dogs were used as water dogs… catching birds that hunters would shoot that
would then fall into ponds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">In 1989, a dog set the world’s record for being the
largest one ever recorded. He was an Old
English Mastiff and he weighed 343 pounds!
He was also very long at 8 feet and 3 inches. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Even though the Chihuahua is the smallest breed, a
Yorkshire Terrier was the smallest individual dog ever recorded. He was only 4 ounces as an adult and was only
2 and ½ inches tall. He lived in
England. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A lot of people know that the ancient Egyptian civilization
loved cats, but they also loved dogs too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">boxer puppyThe most popular names for male puppies are
Max and Jake. The most popular names for female pups are Maggie and Molly. People must like the letter M!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Many believe that the Taco Bell dog is a boy dog, because
of the voice given to it. However, it is a girl named Gidget. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Bingo, a male, is who you see on a box of Cracker Jacks
snacks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The Chihuahua can be 1 or more of 29 different colors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Each nose print is as unique as a person’s fingerprints
or snowflakes…No two are alike. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Humans have 9,000 taste buds on their tongue, dogs have
1,700….And cats have only 473.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Newborn puppies need to receive vaccinations similar to
how human babies do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">President Lyndon Johnson had two Beagles, their names
were not very original, they were named “Him” and “Her”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Former President George Washington had 36 dogs; they were
all the same breed: Foxhounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">There have been more than 50 dogs who have lived in the
White House. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The famous Davy Crockett had a dog that he named Sport. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog, and the
Azawakh is one of the most rare (there are only about 150 living in the United
States).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-74622675183365937672015-07-20T04:21:00.000-07:002015-07-20T04:21:47.993-07:0010 amazing facts about dogs for kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If
you have both children and a dog, you will probably be keen to get your
children involved in caring for your dog when they are old enough to start
learning about responsibility, and begin to build the foundations of a lifelong
love of dogs and respect for both animals in general, and man’s best friend in
particular.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Keeping
things interesting and making learning fun is half the battle when trying to
engage children’s minds and get them enthused about a subject, and appealing to
children’s appetite for the unusual or intriguing can go a long way towards
achieving your goals! With this in mind, here is a list of ten fun facts about
dogs and a little additional background information on them to get you started,
written with children in mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1. Puppies are born blind, deaf and without
teeth</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Puppies’ eyes are sealed shut at birth, and
only open when they are around ten to fourteen days old. Their hearing will
develop at around eighteen days old, while their first set of teeth will not
begin to develop until they are at least six weeks old! Human babies are able
to see and hear from birth, although they too do not develop their teeth until
they are older!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2. Dogs are descended from wolves</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
domestic dog descended from the grey wolf, which is native to Europe, North
America and Asia. The gradual domestication of wolves into the dogs that we
share our homes with today started many years ago; around 100,000 years ago, to
be precise! Dogs are a sub-species of the grey wolf; meaning that the grey wolf
still exists in its natural form in the wild today as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3. Man’s best friend</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dogs
are often referred to as “man’s best friend,” which is a reference to the
popularity of dogs as pets and companion animals. It is believed that the
phrase originated as part of a courtroom speech in Missouri, America, in 1870,
in a case where a farmer sued his neighbour over the shooting of his dog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4. Dogs in space</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
very first live animal to go into space was not an astronaut, but actually a
dog! Laika, a Russian dog, orbited the earth in the Russian spacecraft Sputnik
in 1957. One of Laika’s puppies, Pushnika, later had a litter of her own with a
terrier named Charlie, which belonged to the American president John F.
Kennedy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">5. Dogs and coat colour development</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Some
dogs, such as the Dalmatian and the Airedale terrier, are born all one colour
at birth; white in the case of Dalmatians, and black in the case of the
Airedale. Only as they start to grow and develop after birth does their adult
coat colour develop; black spotted in the case of the Dalmatian and a mixture
of grey, black and tan for the Airedale!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">6. Dogs and smiling</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You
might think that smiling at your dog with your teeth showing is a friendly,
welcoming sign, but to many dogs, this is seen as an act of aggression! Dogs do
not smile with their mouths in the same way that people do; dogs indicate
happiness and excitement by wagging their tails. When a dog shows their teeth,
this is usually defensive or aggressive; and so smiling at your dog with your
mouth open may be read by your dog as an angry face!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">7. Dogs and vision</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
vision of the average dog is not as keen as that of people; dogs find it much
easier to see movement than a stationary object. If you are standing still more
than 300 yards away from a dog, they are unlikely to be able to see you; but if
you move or wave your arms, you will become visible! Try it out!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">8. Tiny dogs</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Small
dogs are often referred to as toy dogs, lap dogs or handbag dogs. This is
because they appear so small that they might be mistaken to be a toy, can fit
comfortably into your lap, and could even fit into a specially designed dog
handbag to be carried around in! However, even the smallest dog is still a dog,
and should be treated as such!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">9. Spaying and neutering</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Spaying
and neutering dogs is a surgical procedure to remove the ability to have
puppies. This is important, as there are already more dogs and puppies within
the UK than there are loving homes to care for them. Spaying is the name for
the operation performed on a female dog, and neutering or castration is the
name for the operation performed on a male. The name used to describe both
procedures as a whole is also called ‘neutering,’ however! Left un-neutered,
just one pair of dogs and their subsequent offspring could produce as many as
66,000 dogs over the course of six years!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">10. Dogs and smell</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
sense of smell is the dogs most highly developed sense, and dogs have a sense
of smell that is over 1,000 times more sensitive than that of people! The area
of the brain that processes smell is over four times larger in dogs than it is
in people too. Dogs can follow a scent or the smell of a person or object and
track it for many miles, which is why dogs are often trained to help to search
for missing persons by the police and search and rescue organisations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If
your children already enjoy playing with and spending time with your dog, or
are interested in science, then you are already off to a head start! Having an
animal around the home can act as an important learning tool for children, and
teach them a wide variety of life lessons, from biology to empathy to
responsibility and much more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-67645831466810941732015-07-20T04:09:00.001-07:002015-07-20T04:31:40.058-07:00Interesting Fact about dogs and puppies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
you love dogs and puppies you probably spend as much time around them as
possible, and no doubt enjoy learning more about all things canine related.
Whatever your level of knowledge, here are a few common dog myths de-bunked,
and a few interesting facts which you may not know about man's best friend.
Read on to find out more!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: large;">All
about puppies</span></h3>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Out
of their five senses, the first sense that develops and becomes utilised in the
baby dog is that of touch.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You
can get a good idea of the eventual size that your new puppy will become by
looking at their feet- Large paws may take some growing into, but they're one
of the first indications of the ultimate size the dog will reach.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If
your puppy bites or nips in play, you can often effectively train them out of
this by saying 'ouch!' in a loud voice. This is a similar response to the yelps
their littermates make when the same thing happens to them!</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Puppies
only listen to the initial syllable of a word- So if your pup is named
'Princess Pretty Paws' then the only part of the name that your pup will come
to recognise is 'Prin!'</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Puppies
are born without their teeth- their first set of baby teeth start to develop
from around four weeks old onwards. But they don't keep them for long- at four
months old, your puppy will begin to lose his baby teeth and grow his adult
set.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Puppies
are not born with a sense of smell either- Surprising when you consider that
the sense of smell is the most utilised sense of the adult dog. Scent glands
begin to develop in your puppy at around three weeks of age.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">During
their first week of life, a newborn puppy will spend up to 90% of it's time
asleep.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">Puppies
may potentially be rejected by their mother if they are born by caesarean section
and cleaned before being given back to them, as the dam may be unable to
recognise the puppy as their own.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">Puppies
are most likely to interpret a person smiling at them as a sign of aggression
if the person is showing their teeth!</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: large;">All
about dogs</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Your
dog's heart rate is between 70 and 120 beats per minute. The average human
heart rate is 70 to 80 beats.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A
fully grown adult dog has 42 teeth. A fully grown person has 32.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dogs
don't sweat like people do- the only sweat glands on the dog are on the pads of
their paws. Dogs regulate their body temperature by panting and drinking water.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It's
not entirely sure where the (now banned) process of docking or amputating some
dog's tails originates from- although it possibly began in ancient Rome with
the rumour that docking a dog's tail curtailed the spread of rabies.</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A
dog's sense of smell is around a thousand times more sensitive than that of
people. We have about five million scent glands- Dogs have over two hundred and
twenty million!</span></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Similarly,
the dog's sense of hearing is around ten times more sensitive than that of
people.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The
average dog is thought to be about as intelligent as the average two year old
child, according to research by leading animal psychologists in America.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The
dog's shoulder blades are not attached by bone to the rest of their skeleton,
instead being held in place by muscle and ligament. This enables them greater
flexibility and extension of the leg when running.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">There
are estimated to be around 500- 600 separate dog breeds in the world- although
not all of them are recognised in the UK by The Kennel Club.</span></li>
</ul>
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<br />
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Male
dogs urinate by cocking their legs in order to increase the amount of area they
cover with their urine, and ergo scent mark a particular area more thoroughly.
Male puppies do not cock their legs to urinate until they become older, and as
young pups, both male and female dogs urinate in the same way by squatting.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Around
25% of dogs have a tendency to snore when they are asleep.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">While
most dogs like to swim, some dogs cannot swim at all- most notably dogs with
heads which are proportionally large for their body size (which causes them to
tip forwards and not be able to keep their heads above the water) and
brachycephalic dogs (dogs with squashed up looking faces, like boxers and pugs)
as they cannot both regulate their breathing and swim simultaneously. Take care
around water if you own any of these breeds.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">When
frightened or to indicate submission, dogs will tuck their tails between their
legs- this is in order to cut off access to the scent glands around the anus,
which carry identifying information about the dog which can easily be 'decoded'
by other canines.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The
three breeds of dog which are thought to be at the top of the canine
intelligence scale are the Border collie, the poodle, and the golden retriever.
The least intelligent dogs are considered to be the Afghan hound, the Basenji
and the Bulldog.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">The
nose prints of a dog are as unique as a person's fingerprints, and can be used
to definitively identify an individual dog.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">Contrary
to popular belief, dogs can see in colour, although their colour spectrum
vision is not as sensitive as that of humans, and they often have many of the
same visual traits as colour blind people. The dog's range of colour vision is
at it's highest in low lights.</span></li>
</ul>
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</div>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dogs
have no sense of time in the same way that we do, although their body clocks
dictate their need for food and going to the toilet, which is why owners often
think their dogs are responding to specific times of the day with a conscious
awareness of time passed.</span></li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-45827830689509839922015-05-21T09:36:00.002-07:002015-05-21T09:36:47.595-07:0010 MOST DANGEROUS THINGS FOR YOUR DOG AT A DOG PARK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spending time with your dog at a dog park may seem ideal,
however, there is often a lot more other thing happened at the park. There are
actually several occasion that your dog could become injured. Here are 10 possible ways that a dog park
could be dangerous to your dog:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Sharing
treats with other dogs</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While sharing treats can be a kind gesture,
if your dog has allergies, you need to watch him closely. You want to be sure
that another dog owner doesn’t slip him a treat without asking your permission.
Depending on the severity of your dog’s allergy, he or she could end up
becoming quite ill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Attacks
by larger, more aggressive dogs</span></span></h3>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dog parks consist of dogs of all breeds,
sizes and temperaments. Regardless of the size or breed of your dog, a more aggressive
breed could intimidate and even attack your dog</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. Contagious illnesses</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chances are you would never believe that
you need to head to the vet for immunizations just to be able to spend time at
the local dog park. However, many pet owners aren’t concerned about your dog
and may bring their dogs when they have contagious illnesses. Beware!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4. Escape routes</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fences that are in need of repair could
pose a danger. There may be an opening just large enough for your dog to
squeeze through, especially if he or she is an escape artist.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Sharp objects</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might want to carefully search the park
before allowing Rover to run loose. There could be sharp objects that could
cause your furry friend to become injured on or even impaled.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">6. Poison</span></h3>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are undoubtedly aware that dogs will
scarf down just about anything that could be even remotely edible. There have
been reported cases of disturbed individuals leaving enticing food items at dog
parks that have been laced with poison. Keep Rover in sight at all times!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">7. Fleas & ticks</span></h3>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not all pet owners are responsible enough
to rid their dogs of fleas and ticks before allowing them to hang out at dog
parks. Take caution and make sure that you administer regular preventatives to
your pooch.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">8. Contaminated communal water bowls</span></h3>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You certainly don’t want your dog catching
a nasty intestinal infection or other illness by drinking from a contaminated
shared water dish. Be sure your bring water so Fido won’t go thirsty.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">9. Unspayed and unneutered dogs</span></h3>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If your female dog has not been spayed,
then you might want to think twice about taking her to a dog park. She could be
in heat without your knowledge, which could attract unwanted male dogs that
could quickly mount her before you can react.
This could leave her with nasty STDs.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">10. Children</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not many people would expect an innocent
child to pose a threat to a dog. However, some children don’t know the proper
way to play with dogs and may cause Fido harm or provoke him to bite when he
normally wouldn’t.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many dog owners believe a dog park is the
safest place for dogs to run freely while playing and exercising. Despite the
fact that dog parks are supposedly safe, there is the possibility of your dog
encountering various dangers. If you own your own home, you might want to fence
in the backyard so your dog can run freely while remaining safe. If this isn’t
a possibility, or you insist on going to the local dog park anyway, then you
need to ensure that you closely monitor your dog to maintain his safety.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-40129722373162740892015-05-01T23:27:00.000-07:002015-05-01T23:27:43.801-07:00Tips On How To Train Your Dog Dog Really Fast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Truth be told you are going to have to work harder than you have ever done before in order to train your dog successfully! I am telling you 99% people are just not capable of actually putting in the amount of hard work that is needed to train up their dogs. Believe me the only way to see phenomenal results that people are going to admire is to actually work your hair off on a day to day basis! Believe me patience is the most important skill that you can work to develop if you want to train your dog properly. My business is hinting right now that housetraining a puppy is simple when you're conscious just what you are doing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no doubt in my mind that if you are lazy then you are just going to end up failing so you should not bother trying to train your dog. Please just stop reading right now if you are a lazy individual. Hard work is the core of all the obedient dogs that you see out there. Don't you think for a moment that people who have well trained dogs have done it by wishing for it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am telling you right now that the most important aspect of actually being able to train your puppy successfully is actually getting out there and becoming a more patient person. At the end of the day your dog is just a dog, so you need to be extremely patient until he understands what you are trying to teach him. Teaching him one thing at at time is going to require that you are really patient. This is going to be frustrating at times but believe me if you are able to stick it out you will see results!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next thing you must develop is a level of consistency. Daily effort with your puppy dog will ensure that you will see amazing results. Believe me if you are not putting in the daily effort then you are going to fail in terms of teaching your dog anything. If you are actually looking to see results in the near future then you must apply what I've just told you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Believe me I really and truly think that if you want to see success with your dog then you are going to have to go to your local bookshop and learn everything there is about this subject matter. I will tell you right now to go to your local bookshop and grab all the books that you can on the topic of training dogs. Then spend the next few weeks just studying everything you can on dog training. Believe me no matter how mundane of a task this is you must do it if you actually want to successfully train your dog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Believe me I am telling you from experience that all you need to do in order to see success with your dogs is to just follow the advice that I've given you here! I am telling you take it slowly and enjoy the process. Remain patience and consistent and believe me you are going to see amazing results in no time. Trust me the world is going to wonder how you managed to make your dog so obedient. You are going to smile in joy.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-48332318027069170742015-03-21T10:53:00.000-07:002015-03-21T10:53:57.736-07:00Best lap dogshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6k0ISpPH8sAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-55989257648389465562015-03-02T09:13:00.001-08:002015-03-02T09:13:22.555-08:00Miki Dog Breed (Mi-Ki)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Mi-Ki, as a breed, has been split between a few different clubs. These clubs are setting their own standards and the dog is quickly becoming very different from club to club, but all still have the same name, Mi-Ki. There are different theories to the origin of the Miki dog breed.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the Mi-Ki™ Club of America, Inc., the Mi-Ki is thought to be Asian. The timeframe of when this tiny toy dog is said to have appeared in the U.S. is approximately during the 1980s. It shares common ancestors with the <span style="font-size: small;">Papillon,</span> <span style="font-size: small;">the Maltese, and the Japanese Chin. Unfortunately the cloudy history of the Mi-Ki makes it impossible to tell the percentage of each breed in its makeup. The Mi-Ki was recognized by the States Kennel Club in 1995. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the IMR, the Mi-Ki is a new breed started in the late 1980s by a woman who went by the name of Micki Mackin, among others. She resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and its suburbs. She started developing a strain of small dogs from the Papillon, Japanese Chin, Maltese and the small Shih Tzu and in 1993 there was a Papillon / Yorkshire Terrier mix stud that she introduced to some of the females. Unfortunately, she did not keep accurate records, so the degree of mixture or combination of the breeds used is not known. Some credit Micki Mackin with the use of her name when she called the little dogs Mi-Kis (pronounced Mee-Kee). The International Mi-Ki Registry proclaims to be the Developing Founder. The IMR has taken that strain and through a strict breeding program, including DNA profiling through the United Kennel Club, Inc., is developing and refining the Mi-Ki into a new "made in USA" pure breed.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mi-Ki is pronounced Me-Key. It has a small "apple domed" head (the International Mi-Ki Registry's Mi-Ki heads are rounded, but not domed.) It has a short, wide muzzle with a well-defined stop (the region where the muzzle joins the skull); a muzzle that is pushed in or long and narrow are considered major faults. The muzzle length varies from 1/2 inch in length to 1 1/2 inches. The teeth are level to slightly under-shot. The eyes are large, round and set well apart; dark is most desirable, but blue with a blue-colored coat and brown or ruby with a brown-colored coat are acceptable. The nose is medium in size and flat on top with wide nostrils, never pinched. Generally, the nose is black but can be self-colored on brown or lighter coated dogs. The ears are very mobile! The Mi-Ki ears can be carried erect or dropped. Both ear types are capable of "winging" their ears when extremely excited. Ears must be feathered. The neck is of medium length, and should never appear short or thick. Although the Mi-Ki appears cobby, the body is slightly longer than the height, measured at the shoulders. The back line is straight and level. The chest is of medium depth. The ribs are well sprung. The forequarters have a well-developed shoulder that is laid back to allow freedom of movement. The forelegs are always straight and never bowed. Feathering must be present. The hind legs are parallel when viewed from behind. Dewclaws are usually removed, however some clubs state leaving the front dewclaws is optional. The feet are hare-like in shape, thin and elongated. All four feet must be shaved. When relaxed, the front feet may turn slightly outwards. The feet are dainty and slightly webbed. The tail is set high, carried gaily and well arched over the body with fringing. There are two coat types, smooth and long. The smooth coat lies close to the body and skull with no presence of a beard or mustache on the face, and has short fringing on the ears and on the front and rear legs and the tail. The long coat is fine, silky and straight, with long feathering on the ears and on the front and rear legs, and on the tail. The long-coated Mi-Ki may have a beard and mustache and must have a neatly shaved head. All colors are acceptable, including dilute colors. Solid colors are rare and highly prized. The gait should be light and smooth with a free-flowing action and when viewed from the front or rear should be straight and true. The general appearance should be one of elegance and grace, with long, silky non-shedding hair.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Mi-Ki is intelligent, calm, sweet natured, affectionate and its activity level is low to moderate. Friendly and alert, making an excellent companion to the handicapped, it is laid back and seldom barks. Some also make a sound much like a yodel or a type of joyful twittering. This breed possesses a high degree of intelligence, making it a top candidate for the obedience ring. They love to be around people, and readily accept strangers. The Mi-Ki has a very even temperament, which makes it an ideal therapy dog. The Mi-Ki loves kids. The Mi-Ki enjoys sunning on a window sill and washing itself like a cat. In fact, one Mi-Ki raised an entire litter of abandoned kittens. The Mi-Ki is not aggressive, nor is it intimidated by dogs. This same female who raised the litter of kittens also raised a litter of five Lamalese puppies. By the time these pups were four weeks old they were almost as big as the Mi-Ki. The Mi-Ki is extremely social and catlike in its mannerisms. It is such an adaptable little dog that many people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to have a pet find they can indeed have a Mi-Ki. The Mi-Ki can climb much like one of its ancestors, the Japanese Chin, and act catlike as it pounces on, chases and swats at its toys or playmates. They are easy to train and seem eager to adapt to your lifestyle. Make sure you are this dog's firm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behavior problems. When dogs are allowed to be pack leader to humans they can develop many types of behavior issues, including, but not limited to, being suspicious of and barking at strangers, guarding, separation anxiety, destructiveness, snapping, and even biting. These are NOT Mi-Ki traits, but rather behaviors resulting from a lack of leadership on the humans’ part. Always remember, dogs are canines, not humans. Be sure to meet their natural instincts as animals. They need rules to follow, limits as to what they are and are not allowed to do and a firm, consistent, confident pack leader, along with daily mental and physical exercise.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For pets, use a wire comb once a week to remove dead hair. Bathe only when necessary. The show cut for a Mi-Ki is very distinct. The head, neck and ears are all shaven. The head shaving extends from the base of the skull to the base of the throat. The feet and legs are also shaven to the pastern. The shaving of the legs includes the dewclaws. It is also necessary to remove the hair from between the toes and around the pads. The reason for this cut is to reduce the risk of health problems. The Mi-Ki sheds little to no hair.</span></div>
<span style="background-color: #aeaeae; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-25491934734648155682015-03-01T07:45:00.002-08:002015-03-01T07:45:42.686-08:00 Husky dogs (Siberian Huskies)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Siberian Huskies were used for centuries by the Chukchi Tribe, off the eastern Siberian peninsula to pull sleds, herd reindeer and as a watchdog. They were perfect working dogs for the harsh Siberian conditions: hardy, able to integrate into small packs, and quite happy to work for hours on end. The dogs have great stamina and are lightweight. Native to Siberia, the Husky was brought to Alaska by fur traders in Malamute for Arctic races because of their great speed. In 1908 Siberian Huskies were used for the first All-Alaskan Sweepstakes, an event where mushers take their dogs on a 408-mile long dogsled race. The dogs gained popularity in 1925 when there was a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Siberian Huskies were used to bring in the much needed medicine to the people. In the early to mid-1900s Admiral Byrd used the dogs in his Antarctic Expeditions. During World War II the dogs served on the Army’s Arctic Search and Rescue Unit. The Siberian Husky’s talents are sledding, carting and racing. The Siberian Husky was recognized by the AKC in 1930</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Siberian Huskies are strong, compact, working sled dogs. The medium-sized head is in proportion to the body, with a muzzle that is equal in length to the skull, with a well-defined stop. The color of the nose depends upon the color of the dog's coat. It is black in gray, tan or black dogs, liver in copper dogs and flesh-colored in pure white dogs. The medium-sized, oval-shaped eyes are moderately spaced and come in blue, brown, amber or any combination thereof. Eyes can be half blue and half brown (parti-eyed), or dogs can have one blue eye and one brown eye (bi-eyed). The erect ears are triangular in shape, and set high up on the head. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The tail is carried over the back in a sickle curve, not curved to either side when the dog is excited. The large "snow shoe" feet have hair between the toes to help keep them warm and for gripping on ice. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The medium-length, double coat is thick and can withstand temperatures as low as -58° to -76° F (-50° to -60° C). The coat also comes in a longhaired variety called a wooly coat. The wooly (sometimes spelled woolly or wooley) coat length comes from a resessive gene and is not in most of the kennel club's written standard. Coat colors include all, from black to pure white, with or without markings on the head. The face mask and underbody are usually white, and the remaining coat any color. Examples of common colors are black and white, red and white, brown, gray and white, silver, wolf-gray, sable and white, red-orange with black tips, dark gray and white. Piebald is a very common coat pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Siberian Huskies are loving, gentle, playful, happy-go-lucky dogs that are fond of their families. Keen, docile, social, relaxed and rather casual, this is a high-energy dog, especially when young. Good with children and friendly with strangers, they are not watchdogs, for they bark little and love everyone. Huskies are very intelligent and trainable, but they will only obey a command if they see the human is stronger minded than themselves. If the handler does not display leadership, they will not see the point in obeying. Training takes patience, consistency and an understanding of the Arctic dog character. If you are not this dog’s 100% firm, confident, consistent pack leader, he will take advantage, becoming willful and mischievous. Huskies make an excellent jogging companion, as long as it is not too hot. Huskies may be difficult to housebreak. This breed likes to howl and gets bored easily. Does not do well if left alone for a long period of time without a great deal of exercise beforehand. A lonely Husky, or a Husky that does not get enough mental and physical exercise can be very destructive. Remember that the Husky is a sled dog in heart and soul. It is good with other pets if raised with them from puppyhood. Huskies are thrifty eaters and need less food than you might expect. This breed likes to roam. Siberian Huskies can make wonderful companions for people who are aware of what to expect from these beautiful and intelligent animals and are willing to put the time and energy into them.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Border Collie was originally called the "Scotch Sheep Dog" and originated in Northumberland along the borders of Scotland and England. It is a descendant from dogs used by the Vikings to herd reindeer, the old British droving breeds, with spaniel added. Named a "workaholic" for its sheer drive and love for working, the Border Collie has an eye that can hypnotize cattle. It can master any type of herd by crouching down and mesmerizing the animals with its intense stare. One of the most trainable breeds, the Border Collie also serves well as a narcotics and bomb detection dog and is a frequent high performer in obedience, agility, Frisbee™ trials, police work, search and rescue, Flyball, performing tricks and competitive obedience. Some Border Collies have been trained very successfully as guide dogs for the blind. Currently very good results are obtained with them for general assistance to the handicapped in The Netherlands. The Border Collie was first recognized by the AKC in 1995.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Border Collie is a medium sized, energetic working dog. Its body is slightly longer than it is tall. The relatively flat skull is moderate in width. The skull and muzzle are about the same length, with a moderate stop. The strong teeth meet in a scissors bite. The oval eyes are set well apart and brown in color, except in merles where one or both eyes may be blue. The medium sized ears are set well apart, either carried erect or semi-erect. The front legs are straight when viewed from the front, but slightly sloping when viewed from the side. The medium sized tail is set low reaching at least to the hock, rising somewhat when the dog is excited. Dewclaws are usually removed. The double coat is weather resistant, dense and close-fitting. There are two coat varieties: a short, sleek coat (about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long) and a coarse, rough coat (about 3 inches (7.6 cm) long). The coat colors come in black and white, tricolor, red and white, black and gray, yellow, yellow and white, sable, and all black. The longer haired variety should have a mane and tail brush. The hair on the face, ears and front legs is always short and sleek. Since Border Collies are bred for working ability and intelligence rather than for physical beauty, conformation varies widely.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Border Collie is very intelligent and aware of its surroundings. It is able to be trained to a high degree. This is one of the hardest working dogs thriving on praise. Border Collies are represented among the leaders in competitive levels in various sports, excelling in agility skills, obedience, sheepdog trials and Frisbee™. These competitions are right up their alley, and they are commonly used and often win. For those who wish to reach high levels in dog sports, the Border Collie is a gift from heaven. Farmers are also happy with them, as they were originally bred as a farmhand. The Border Collie is highly energetic with great stamina. Provided they get sufficient activity to keep them occupied and ample exercise, the Border Collie will get along quite happily with other dogs and children, however they may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex if you are not showing 100% leadership with them. They should not be trusted with small non-canine pets, however there are plenty of Border Collies that live and get along with family cats. This breed can be sensitive and should be very well socialized as a puppy to prevent shyness. To be truly happy, they need a lot of consistent leadership, extensive daily exercise, and a job to occupy their minds. Border Collies will often challenge their owners’ authority when they are adolescents. Dominance levels vary greatly, even within the same litter. You need to be this dog’s firm, confident, consistent pack leader, or he may try and take over. If you allow him to take over, without enough socialization and mental and physical exercise, he can be highly reactive and sound sensitive, making him a poor choice for families with young children. The Border Collie is a perfectionist with a permanent will to please. This breed lives for serving you day in and day out. It is not an ideal pet for people who do not plan to spend a lot of time with it. These dogs are too intelligent to lie around the house all day with nothing to do. If you are not willing to put many hours a day into keeping these dogs well exercised in both mind and body, then it is recommended you do not adopt a Border Collie. There are other breeds that are similar yet not as demanding. If there is insufficient activity then it will find its own work to do, and that may not be what YOU had in mind when we say the word WORK. When not challenged daily they can and will become destructive. They cannot be left alone for too long with nothing to do if they have not been exercised to the point where they are both mentally and physically tired. A bored Border Collie will not make a good pet, as it can become neurotic and may start using its escape artist talents, among other behavior problems. They have strong herding instincts and may try to herd children and strangers and must be told this is not acceptable.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Border Collie needs regular combing and brushing to keep the coat gleaming. Extra care is needed when the soft, dense undercoat is shedding. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. Check the ears and coat regularly for ticks. This breed is an average shedder.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-67465597788836791962015-02-27T08:43:00.000-08:002015-02-27T08:44:24.385-08:00The Rottweiler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff, which accompanied the herds that the Romans brought with them when they invaded Europe. During the Middle Ages, it was used as a herder, as a guard, messenger dog, draught dog and for police work. It was bred in the German town of Rottweiler in Wurttemberg. Practically extinct in the 1800s, the breed population began a comeback in the early twentieth century due to the efforts of enthusiastic breeders centered in Stuttgart. In Germany on January 13, 1907, the DRK (Deutscher Rottweiler-Klub (German Rottweiler Club)) was established. Shortly after on April 27, 1907, the SDRK (Süddeutscher Rottweiler-Klub (South German Rottweiler Club)) was formed, which later became the IRK (International Rottweiler Club). The Rottweiler standard was then set. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1931. Some of the Rottweiler's talents include: tracking, herding, watchdog, guarding, search and rescue, guide dogs for the blind, police work, carting, competitive obedience and Schutzhund.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Rottweiler has a muscular, massive, powerful body. The head is broad with a rounded forehead. The muzzle is well developed. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The wide nose is black. The lips are black and the inside of the mouth is dark. The medium-sized eyes are dark and almond shaped. Some Rottweilers have been known to have blue eyes or one blue and one brown eye. This trait is not recognized in the show world and does not meet the breed’s written standard. The ears are triangular and carried forward. The tail is customarily docked. Note: docking tails is illegal in most parts of Europe. Rear dewclaws are often removed. The chest is broad and deep. The coat is short, hard and thick. It is black with rust to mahogany markings on the cheeks, muzzle, paws and legs. A red color with brown markings also exists. There is a deficiency in the hair gene that makes the coloring a lighter red.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: orange;">German Rottweiler vs. American Rottweiler:</span></b> some claim there are variations of Rotties, the German Rottweiler and the American Rottweiler. German Rotties are said to be shorter, stockier and have a bigger, blockier head, while American Rotties are said to be taller and leggier without as blocky a head. Others claim a Rottweiler is a Rottweiler and there is no such thing as a German Rottie. Some who have stated this argument have said, "A German Rottweiler is one born in Germany and an American Rottweiler is born in America." In any case, there are breeders breeding for the German Rottweiler look of larger and blockier, while others are breeding for the American Rottweiler look, less blocky.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Rottie is powerful, calm, trainable, courageous and devoted to its owner and family. Loyal and protective, it will defend its family fiercely if needed, seemingly immune to pain. Serious, even-tempered, brave, confident and courageous, this breed needs an owner who is strong minded, calm, but firm and able to handle this dog’s massive size. The Rottie is a docile, natural guard dog with a laid-back, reliable temperament. It is highly intelligent and has proven its worth beyond question in police, military and customs work over many centuries and can be trained for competitive obedience. Because of its size, training should begin when the dog is a small puppy. This breed needs a lot of leadership and socialization. It will not be happy confined to a kennel or backyard. The objective in training this dog is to achieve pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. When the Rottweiler receives consistent leadership and is trained, it will be a good playmate for the children. It will accept cats, other dogs and other household pets as long as the dog has been socialized well and has owners who assert their authority over the dog. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers from whom the dog senses bad intentions can get no further than the sidewalk.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The smooth, glossy coat is easy to groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-51984035659181404432015-02-26T09:38:00.001-08:002015-02-26T09:38:06.834-08:00Golden Retriever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Originating in the Scottish Highlands in the late 1800s, the Golden Retriever was developed by Lord Tweedmouth, by crossing the original yellow Flat-Coated Retriever with the now extinct Tweed Water Spaniel. He later crossed in the Bloodhound, Irish Setter and more Tweed Water Spaniel. The dogs were called the Golden Flat-Coat and only later were they given the name Golden Retriever. The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular breeds known today, not only as family companions but for obedience competitions, hunting and tracking, as a birddog on both land and in the water, narcotics detection, service dog for the disabled, a guide for the blind and as a therapy dog. The Golden Retriever was first recognized by the AKC in 1925.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Golden Retriever is a sturdy, medium-large sized dog. The skull is broad and the muzzle is straight, tapering slightly with a well-defined stop. The nose is black or a brownish black. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The medium to large eyes are dark brown. The relatively short ears hang down close to the cheeks. When pulled forward the tip of the ear should just cover the eye. The tail is thick at the base with feathering along the underside. Dewclaws may be removed. The water-resistant coat is dense with a firm, straight or wavy outer coat. There is an untrimmed feathering on the underbelly, back of the legs, front of the neck and underside of the tail. Coat color comes in cream to a rich golden.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent dogs with a great charm. They are easily trained, and always patient and gentle with children. Charming, devoted and self-assured, they are a popular family dog. Energetic and loving, Golden Retrievers enjoy pleasing their masters, so obedience training can be very rewarding. They excel in competitions. Friendly with everyone, including other dogs, the Golden Retriever has very little, if any, guarding instincts. While unlikely to attack, Goldens make good watchdogs, loudly signaling a stranger's approach. This breed needs to be around people who display leadership to be happy. The Golden Retriever may become destructive and/or high-strung, over-exuberant and distractible if he is lacking in daily mental and physical exercise. Be sure to remain this dog’s firm, but calm, confident, consistent pack leader to avoid behavioral issues. Some of the Golden's talents are hunting, tracking, retrieving, narcotics detection, agility, competitive obedience and performing tricks. These dogs also love to swim.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The smooth, medium-haired double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, paying particular attention to the dense undercoat. Dry shampoo regularly, but bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.</span></span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04402315427074868221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056738666138403245.post-73243128903508572492015-02-25T02:23:00.001-08:002015-02-25T02:23:59.946-08:00Australian Labradoodle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This classic example of logical and planned crossbreeding was created in the country of Australia in the 1980s. The goal of the Australian clubs is to create a new "breed" with the best attributes of the original breeds. Wally Conron's objective was to produce assistance dogs that do not shed hair (for people with allergies). Australian Labradoodle guide dogs have been successfully trained and placed in Australia and Hawaii, but as yet the non-shedding characteristic of the Standard Poodle has not become a fixed a tribute. The Australian Labradoodle started out as a simple cross between the <a href="http://puppyndogs.blogspot.com/2015/02/labrador-retriever.html" target="_blank">Labrador Retriever</a> and <a href="http://puppyndogs.blogspot.com/2015/01/standard-poodle.html" target="_blank">Standard Poodle</a> or Miniature Poodle and is still widely the case in North America. Australians, on the other hand, have taken the Labradoodle a few steps further. In mid-2004 it was announced that the Australian Labradoodle was not just a Labrador x Poodle cross but was a breed in its own right developed over many years with particular goals in mind. To accomplish these goals, further development was done with parent breed infusions added to the already blooming Labrador x Poodle cross lines. The developers of the breed sought out the best way in which to compliment the Australian Labradoodle breed, and to develop the qualities that they find and love in these dogs. In 1997 the very first Australian Labradoodle Breed Standard was written which reflected these goals. The Australian Labradoodle currently consists of 6 different breeds in its origin. The confirmed and approved parent breeds of the Australian Labradoodle are the Poodle (Standard, Miniature, Toy, Labrador Retriever, Irish Water Spaniel, Curly Coat Retriever,<a href="http://puppyndogs.blogspot.com/2015/02/american-cocker-spaniel.html" target="_blank">American Cocker Spaniel</a> and <a href="http://puppyndogs.blogspot.com/2015/02/english-cocker-spaniel.html" target="_blank">English Cocker Spaniel</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1. The Australian Labradoodle bred in Australia and recognized by the Labradoodle Association of Australia and the International Australian Labradoodle Association, Inc., is being bred with the goal of creating a purebred dog. It is unclear how far the Australians have come in their development.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 2. The American Labradoodle is a hybrid dog, bred by crossing the Poodle with the <a href="http://puppyndogs.blogspot.com/2015/02/labrador-retriever.html" target="_blank">Labrador Retriever</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 3. Some breeders are calling multi-generation Labradoodles Australian Labradoodles (sometimes there are other breeds mixed in besides Lab and Poodle). Multi-generation Labradoodles are hybrids and are different than the ones being bred by the Australian clubs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The dogs pictured in this info section are the Australian Labradoodles bred in Australia, with the goal of creating purebred dogs. When contacting a breeder selling Australian Labradoodles, be sure to ask what type of Labradoodle they have.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Australian Labradoodle is good with children and is easy to train. It gets along well with other dogs. It is extremely clever,<span style="font-size: small;"> sociable and joyful, and quick to learn unusual or special tasks. Active, a little comical at times, it can attempt to outsmart its owner if undisciplined. It is very important that you are this dog’s firm but calm, consistent pack leader and provide him with daily mental and physical exercise to avoid behavior issues. Friendly, though obviously loyal to its own family, this dog is non-aggressive.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Curly coats need regular grooming with a slicker brush at least every two weeks and maybe two to three times a year, a trim, scissoring or clipping to keep tidy. Most Australian Labradoodles shed little to no hair and are possibly non-allergenic. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. The Lab is native to Newfoundland, where it worked side by side with fishermen catching fish that came loose from the lines and trained to jump into the icy waters to help pull in the nets. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800s by English ships coming from Labrador. The breed was crossed with setters, spaniels and other types of retrievers to improve its instincts as a hunter. The Labrador is highly trainable and is not only popular as a family companion but also excels in: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdog, police work, narcotics detection, guide for the blind, service dog for the disabled, search and rescue, sledding, carting, agility, field trial competitor and competitive obedience.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are two types of Labradors, the English Labrador and the American Labrador. The English bred Lab comes from English bred stock. Its general appearance is different than the American bred Lab. The English bred Labs are heavier, thicker and blockier. The American bred Lab comes from American bred stock and is tall and lanky. The double coat is smooth and does not have any waves. Coat colors come in solid black, yellow or chocolate. There is also said to be a rare silver or gray color that is referred to by the AKC as a shade of chocolate. This color is controversial and some claim it is a Weimaraner cross, while others say it is a true mutation. The head of the Labrador is broad with a moderate stop. The nose is thick, black on black and yellow dogs and brown on chocolate dogs. The nose color often fades and is not considered a fault in the show ring. The teeth should meet in a scissors or level bite. The muzzle is fairly wide. The neck is proportionately wide and powerful. The body is slightly longer than tall. The short, hard coat is easy to care for and water-resistant. The medium-sized eyes are set well apart. Eye color should be brown in yellow and black dogs and hazel or brown in chocolate dogs. Some Labs can also have green or greenish-yellow eyes. In silver dogs the eye color is usually gray. The eye rims are black in yellow and black dogs and brown in chocolate dogs. The ears are medium in size, hanging down and pendant in shape. The otter tail is thick at the base, gradually tapering towards the tip. It is completely covered with short hair, with no feathering. The feet are strong and compact with webbed feet which aid the dog in swimming.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the most popular breeds in the USA, the Labrador Retriever is loyal, loving, affectionate and patient, making a great family dog. Highly intelligent, good-natured, very willing and eager to please, it is among the top choices for service dog work. Labs love to play, especially in water, never wanting to pass up the opportunity for a good swim. These lively dogs have an excellent, reliable temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human leadership and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well socialized, preferably while they are still puppies. Adult Labs are very strong; train them while they are puppies to heel on the leash, and not to bolt out doorways and gateways before the humans. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They can become destructive if the humans are not 100% pack leader and/or if they do not receive enough mental and physical exercise, and left too much to their own devices. Show lines are generally heavier and easier going than field lines. Field lines tend to be very energetic and will easily become high strung without enough exercise. Labs bred from English lines (English Labs) are more calm and laid back than Labradors bred from American lines. English Labs mature quicker than the American type.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The smooth, short-haired, double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm, bristle brush, paying attention to the undercoat. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. These dogs are average shedders.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkie is well know due to its small size. This breed has love and loyalty for their master and family member but can be aggressive with stranger and also with small dogs. This dog breed, as a lap dog is a good companion.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Yorkie was created by working men of north England, who developed the breed for catching the terrible rats and mice that infested clothing mills and mine shafts. These hunting dogs could penetrate into badger and fox burrows. The breed is not very old, but its origins are not entirely certain. However, it seems likely that Scotsmen seeking work in the woolen mills of Yorkshire brought with them various types of terrier, including the Skye Terrier<span class="style10">, Dandie Dinmont, Manchester Terrier, <a href="http://puppyndogs.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-maltese.html" target="_blank">Maltese</a> </span>and the now-extinct Clydesdale (Paisley Terrier). These were then crossed with local types, such as the longhaired Leeds Terrier. At first, the Yorkie was a much bigger animal than the one we see today, but by selectively breeding the smallest individuals, the dog was gradually miniaturized over the years. It was made into a fashion dog. Women carried these little dogs in their bags and under their arms. The Yorkshire Terrier was first recognized by the AKC in 1885.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 1984 a piebald Yorkie was born as a result of a genetic recessive gene occurrence from two Yorkshire Terriers. Today the piebald dogs are considered a different breed which is named the Biewer or Biewer Yorkie.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Yorkshire Terrier is a small, toy-sized dog. The small head is rather flat on the top, with a medium-sized muzzle. The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite. The nose is black. The medium-sized eyes are dark with dark eye rims. The erect ears are V-shaped. All four legs are straight when viewed from the front. The round feet have black toenails. Dewclaws are usually removed. The tail is customarily docked to a medium length and carried somewhat higher than the back. Note: it is illegal to dock tails in most parts of Europe. The long, glossy coat is fine and silky and falls straight down on either side. The coat comes in a steel blue and tan color. The body and tail are blue and the rest of the dog is tan. Puppies are brown, black and tan. The hair on the head is so abundant that it is almost always necessary to gather it in a band to keep from going into the dog's food bowl and to give the animal maximum visibility. Some owners choose to trim the hair on top of the head.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yorkshire Terriers seem oblivious of their small size. They are very eager for adventure. This little dog is highly energetic, brave, loyal and clever. With owners who take the time to understand how to treat a small dog, the Yorkie is a wonderful companion! It is affectionate with its master, but if humans are not this dog's pack leader, it can become suspicious of strangers and aggressive to strange dogs and small animals. It can also become yappy, as the dog does their best to tell you what IT wants YOU to do. It has a true terrier heritage and needs someone who understands how to be its leader. Yorkies are often only recommended for older, considerate children, simply because they are so small, most people allow them to get away with behaviors no dog should display. This changes the dog’s temperament, as the dog starts to take over the house. Yorkies that become demanding and dependent, appearing to need a lot of human attention and/or developing jealous behaviors, snapping if surprised, frightened or over-teased, have owners who need to rethink how they are treating the dog. Owners who do not instinctually meet the dog’s needs may also find them to become over protective and become neurotic. Yorkies are easy to train, although they can sometimes be stubborn if owners do not give the dog proper boundaries. They can be difficult to housebreak. The Yorkie is an excellent watchdog. When owners display pack leadership to the Yorkshire Terrier, it is very sweet and loving and can be trusted with children. The problems only arise when owners, because of the dog’s cute little size, allow it to take over the house. The human will not even realize it; however, know if you have any of the negative behaviors listed above, it's time to look into your pack leader skills. These are truly sweet little dogs that need owners who understand how to give them gentle leadership. If you own a Yorkie that does not display any of the negative behaviors, high-five for being a good pack leader!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Regular grooming is needed. A clipped coat needs daily to weekly combing and brushing. Topknot is usually tied back with ribbon. Full show coats need hours of grooming and pet owners usually choose to clip them short, giving them a shaggy look. They should have their teeth cleaned regularly. This breed sheds little to no hair.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The beautiful, charming and best lap dog the Pomeranian. This dog breed is very cute and good looking. The Pomeranian are very intelligent and loyal to his master. The life span of this breed is about 15 years.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Pomeranian got its name from the region of Pomerania, which is now the area of Germany and Poland, where it was developed from the ancient Spitz breeds. The original Pomeranians were much larger, weighing up to 30 pounds, and worked as sheep herders. Marie Antoinette, Emile Zola, Mozart and Queen Victoria all owned Pomeranians. In 1870 the Kennel Club in England first recognized them as a breed. In 1888 Queen Victoria began breeding and showing the dogs. It was she who started breeding them down in size, making the breed very popular in England. The Pomeranian was first recognized by the AKC in 1888. Some of the Pom's talents include: watchdog, agility and performing tricks. Poms make superior circus performers.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Pomeranian is a small, toy-sized dog. The head is wedge-shaped and in proportion with the body. The short muzzle is straight and fine. The stop is well pronounced. The color of the nose varies with coat color. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. The almond-shaped eyes are dark and medium in size. The small, erect ears are set high. The feathered tail lies straight and flat over the back. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The Pom has a thick, double coat. The outer coat is long, straight and harsh in texture, while the undercoat is soft, thick and short. The coat is longer around the neck and chest area. Comes in a variety of coat colors and patterns including red, orange, white, cream, blue, brown, black, black and tan, wolf sable, orange sable, brindle and parti-color, which is white with colored markings.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Pomeranian is a proud, lively little dog. It is intelligent, eager to learn, very loyal to its handler and family. The Pom is a wonderful companion and show dog. The breed's docile temper and affectionate nature endear it to many. It is alert, inquisitive and active: one of the most independent of the toy breeds, it needs a firm, gentle hand. Its liveliness and spirit make it well-liked by persons who do not usually care for toy dogs. Pomeranians may be picky eaters. If they are properly introduced they usually get along with other dogs and household animals without any problems. Poms make good little watchdogs. Teach this dog early that it may bark a couple of times when the doorbell rings or when there are visitors, but then to keep quiet. Be very consistent about this. Poms have a delightful nature and do not cling to their handlers. This happy pup is good at learning tricks. Pomeranians need to see their owners as boss or they will become very demanding. If you allow your dog to tell YOU when and where to do things than you have a potential problem on your hands and you may not even realize it. It is not cute or smart, it's dominance and will lead to bigger problems in the future if it has not already. Because of this breeds tiny size and its adorable Ewok-looking face, there are a very high percentage of Poms that fall victim to Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This can cause many varying degrees of behavior problems, which are NOT Pomeranian traits, but behaviors brought on by the way they are treated by the humans around them. Behaviors include, but are not limited to separation anxiety, becoming willful, nervous, bold and sometimes temperamental, not hesitating to attack much bigger dogs. Guarding behaviors and excessive barking as they try and tell THEIR humans what THEY want them to do. They can become reserved with strangers, barking at them excessively, and sometimes growling, snapping and biting. Because most humans treat this tiny canine in such a manner that the dog does not see them as pack leader, they are not recommended for children. However, if a Pom is given rules to follow, limits as to what it is allowed to do, daily pack walks and a calm, self-assured pack leader who displays confident assertion towards the dog, this can be a well-rounded, mentally stable, trustworthy, wonderful family companion. Because of its size, it can make a good companion for an elderly person.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Pomeranian's very long, double coat should be brushed frequently. If you work from the head, parting the coat and brushing it forward, it will fall neatly back in place, so the task, although time-consuming, is relatively easy. The cottony undercoat is shed once or twice a year. Dry shampoo when necessary. Clean the eyes and ears daily and take the dog for regular dental checkups. The Pomeranian is a constant shedder.</span></div>
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