There are so many varieties of dog breeds to choose from. All breeds have their own special traits, but there is one in particular that sticks out; the Chinese Crested. The Chinese Crested has caused a greater division of opinion than any other breed. Few are indifferent to it, but it is usually either loved or hated. (Fogle, 1995, p.539) The Crested has often been dismissed as inadequate due to its physical appearance, but over the years has managed to survive and grow in popularity.
The origin of the Chinese Crested is unknown, but it is believed that it started in Africa and evolved from the African Hairless Terrier. During the time of the Chinese plagues, it is believed that Chinese trading ships would stop along the shores of Africa on their routes and take these dogs aboard their ships to hunt vermin. ("www.akc.org") From there, dogs were spread all over the world. The Crested is thought to have traveled to North America in the early 1800’s. ("web-dvm.net")
The crested has been known by several different names depending on where it was found. In China it was known as the Chinese hairless, the Chinese Edible Dog, the Chinese Ship Dog, and the Chinese Royal Hairless. In Egypt it was called a Pyramid, or Giza Hairless, and in Turkey they were known as the Turkish Hairless. (American Kennel Club, 2006, p.462) They were also known as the “Fever Dog” because it was believed that by simply touching their skin, it would cure a fever. (Fogle, 1995, p.539) Today the breed is known as, the Chinese Crested.
The Chinese Crested isn’t always hairless. In fact, this breed can be one of two types; hairless and powder puff. The hairless should only have hair on its head, tail, and feet and the powder puff has hair all over its body. Their coats can be a variety of different colors; solid, mixed or spotted all over. When seeing them together, at first, the hairless and powder puff look like different breeds. But after becoming more familiar with the breed, it is easy to see that they are almost exactly the same, except for their hair.(American Kennel Club, 2006, p.463)
Due to its small size, the Chinese Crested is part of the toy breed category. They are usually 11 – 13 inches tall. They usually weigh between 10 – 13 pounds. And their life expectancy is usually between 10 – 12 years.
Mine is a little smaller, about six pounds, except for when he puts on his winter weight, then he ranges from about seven to eight pounds. He has a black nose and two ombre eyes. Almost always, his eyes are covered up with small wisps of hair coming from his stout snout. He has most unique coloring of a yorkie ever seen which transitions from black to brown to tan to grey in just a few inches of hair and the smallest legs and a tail that is eternally wagging.
The Great Pyrenees originated in France and was bred to guard flocks of sheep in the mountains. Because they were bred to be without a master for months on end they made their own decisions to protect the flocks, which can make them somewhat difficult to train. The Great Pyrenees was cherished by the French people and was appointed as the French court dog in the 17th century. It was then recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933. The Great Pyrenees also carried equipment on his back in World War I, and was used to take illegal goods between France and Spain. When guarding the sheep the Great Pyrenees often had to attack wolves and bears to keep the flock safe. The AKC says "He was protected by his thick coat and usually wore a collar with
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common features in sled dogs are the longer, dense, water repellent double coat, the also have bigger feet than normal breeds they are hard and durable, the legs with the body have really strong bones that spread the weight evenly throughout the body.--
Have you ever wondered what dog would be a good fit for you? Today, we will be comparing five different dogs, Black Russian Terriers, Mastiffs, Miniature Schnauzers, Pharaoh Hounds, and the Rhodesian Ridgeback. If you ever wanted to get one of these dogs, this paper is sure to help you make a decision.
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The hornbill has a casque on top of its head, giving it its name. The casque is made of the same material of the bill itself. It is a black bird with a white stomach. The bottom of the wings are white as well. It has white around its eyes. The bird is typically 55-60 cm long. The male is 680-907 g in weight. Those are just a few of the characteristics of the hornbill.
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