Take a moment and picture a dog in your head. What do you see? You may see many different things depending on your own personal encounters with the species. There are many types of dogs out there. Some small, some large, long-haired or short-haired. There are many variances in what a dog can look like. One thing that does not change, or should not change, is the importance for every dog in this world to be given love and affection, no matter its characteristics. This is what leads me to believe that
of dog breeds in the world. Gun dogs, sight hounds, terriers, toys, utility dogs, and working dogs are the six basic categories of dogs. But, you can also combine two or more breeds of dogs to make a whole new dog breed. Nowadays, you have all sorts of new types of dogs, such as golden doodles, cockapoos, and even daisy dogs, which have resulted from crossbreeding. Hybrid dogs became popular mostly in the last century, when breeders began experimenting with cross breeding different breeds. The
Man’s Best Friend Have you ever wonder why your dog act or looks the way he does? Have you ever dared to delve into the very fibers of what makes up your pet? I will explain the mysteries of genetics and help you understand why a mixed breed dog is overall better to adopt than a purebred. Science strongly backs-up the fact that mixed-bred dogs are better to adopt than purebreds because of their health, lineage, and quantity. I have often wondered what makes up my dog’s genes. Why does he have a sandy
Chihuahuas and Their Adaptations Chihuahuas are the smallest breed of dog in the world, with the average adult weighing anywhere from two to six pounds. No one is completely sure where the breed of Chihuahuas originated, but an ancestor of this tiny dog might have been the Techichi breed. The Techichi is a small, mute dog, and its origins date as far back as 8 A.D. These dogs lived with the Mayans and the Toltecs. The Techichis had long hair and were bigger than the average modern day Chihuahua.
Breed specific legislation is a blight, born by fear unto the world. Prejudice mixed with ignorance and fear sparked the end of the reign of “America’s breed” in the 1980s (Flanagin), and began the pit bull genocide that continues to this day. Unfortunately, breed specific legislation is an ineffective attempt to kill that which is not understood. Used as a recruiting agent in both world wars, the pit bull became a symbol of the American ideal (Flanagin). Strength and perseverance, traits associated
As long as dogs are being selectively bred for aesthetic and physical characteristics, they will continue to suffer. Selective breeding is the process in which human beings breed animals to produce desired traits in the offspring. Eventually dogs were being bred less for the ability to work and more for how the animals looked. Selective breeding does have its own benefits. The clubs keep track of the dogs and their lineage, which is helpful for telling if the dog has any family history of disease
therapy dog Zeus, was going to be taken away because of breed-specific laws her local community decided to adopt. According to Dominique Mosbergen with the Huffington Post, Moreauville decided to adopt this ordinance because towns’ people were complaining about dogs running loose in local neighborhoods. Zeus was targeted simply because he is a pit bull. Not because he was running loose or acted out in any way. Unfortunately, this story among many is due to the media portraying some dog breeds as vicious
Breed Specific Legislation (BLS) is not widely know to most people, but it is a topic most dog owners are accustomed to. Breed Specific Legislation is important for everyone to know for safety of themselves and the safety of the animal. BLS are regulations against specific breeds of dogs. It can be a highly controversial topic, many communities embrace the laws, some believe it is not effective, and others strongly dislike the laws. There have been a number of cases where it was helpful, but also
BAM! Dogs, now a man's best friend. The most common pet, thanks to wolves. Now let's go way back in time before dogs existed. Now, wolves gradually evolved into dogs. A wolf and a dog are the same species. They also have the same DNA. Hunting dogs are more related to wolves. Some people long ago tried to breed dogs by changing their features. For example, a doberman pinscher got most of its tail cut off. Now they have such small tails! A corgi has a natural tail. A great dane has surgically
It was a hard day for me. My dog of almost 7 years had to be put down, and it was the first pet I had ever lost. My dad wasn’t too keen on me getting a new puppy. We started looking at other dogs and my dad found one that he thought we should get. My parents decided to take me on a surprise trip to the animal shelter to get a better look at the dogs that we wanted to adopt. As we entered the dog room, barks started to echo around us and excited dogs jumped up on their kennels to make sure we saw
For millions of years dogs have remained a constant companion of man. Bred from the aggressive and formidable Gray Wolf tens of thousands of years ago the domestic dog now lives in many homes across the world. Where in the far distant past the domestic dog was bred as a guard animal, a beast of burden, and even a food source the dogs of today are bred for a far more endearing purpose-companionship and love. Finding a pet dog that is more of a joy than a chore is necessary when asking: How much
40 Dog Breeds You Need To Get To Know A Little More Today there are literally hundreds of different dog breeds so it's quite a hard choice to make when it comes to picking the dog that is just right for you. I mean, there are so many questions you need to ask yourself: Who are you as a person? Do you want a high or low energy dog? Do you want a small or big one? Do you like long walks? Do you want an easy dog to train? Do you have any children? Will you be going to best in shows with your dog? These
Position Pit Bulls are not the aggressive breed that everybody makes them out to be. I can understand why there are some people who think that pit-bulls are just mean, but if you get past the looks, they are just big babies. My oldest daughter had a pit-bull, best dog she owned. Was really good with both her boys and never acted aggressive towards anyone, all she wanted was for someone to pet her belly. I know that my daughter also trained her dog, and made sure she always had something for
Does the Pit Bull Deserve Its Reputation as a Vicious Dog? Just the sight of a pit bull instills apprehension and even fear in some people, who believe the dog may attack them for no reason and not let go. Many communities have placed this ostracized breed under severe restrictions; some municipalities have implemented bans outlawing ownership of the breed. Today’s society regards the pit bull as the most vicious and unpredictable of all dog breeds, whereas admirers of the pit bull believe this misconception
bring dogs into their homes, the rate of dog attacks continue to increase. In an attempt to reduce violent dog attacks on citizens, many U.S. States are turning to a tactic known as Breed Specific Legislation. Breed-specific legislation (also known as BSL), also referred to as breed-discriminatory legislation (also known as BDL), is a law or ordinance that prohibits or restricts the ownership of specific breeds of dogs, and/or dogs presumed to be mixes of one or more of those breeds (Breed-specific
attention to the issue of dog breed discrimination through Breed Selective Legislation (BSL) and inform the audience how they can change it. Introduction I. Open with Impact: Raise your hand if you own or have ever owned a dog. A. Now raise your hand if they come to mind when you hear the word “discrimination”. B. They most likely won’t because human social interaction is often considered while a whole system for structured discrimination amongst dogs exists. II. Thesis: “Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
There are breeds that can be classified as outlaws. How can that be? It is like judging a book by its cover, and is not that frowned upon? Society has gone so far with this that there are even laws banning pit bulls in certain counties. Fines have been put in place and outrageous insurance policies must be purchased simply to own a dog. A dog is just that, a dog, until someone comes along and makes it into a monster. A dog may be bred to do something and can be trained to do an entirely different
What we feed our dogs is one of the most important choices dog owners can make and choosing the right diet for your dog isn't always easy. Dogs look to their owners for all of their feeding requirements and it is important you choose a food that is well balanced, containing all the vitamins, minerals, fats and proteins they need to build and maintain healthy cells. Starting from the beginning, puppies have different requirements than adult dogs and senior dogs also need altered diets. It is important
The term “breed-specific legislation” is not one that comes up often in day-to-day discussion for most people. Breed-specific legislation refers to all laws that seek to restrict or eliminate ownership of certain animal breeds, most often dog breeds. It was first conceived as a method of controlling and reducing animal cruelty, as well as mitigating the occurrence of dog-related human injuries and the illegal activities of dog-fighting and related crimes. Breed-specific legislation is distinct from
Today i’m going to talk about five different dog breeds that I have been researching. The five dog breeds are Bichon Frise, Boxer, Dachshund, Greyhound, and Keeshond. Each dog is unique in its own way. I hope if your looking for one of these dogs that this information will help you find the right one for you. The colors of the Bichon Frise vary from a solid white, cream, gray, or apricot. The males height is 9-12 inches and the females is 9-11 inches. The Bichon Frise weighs between 7-12 pounds