Selective breeding

Dogs are a big part of the habitat system. They have been part of it over decades. Dogs and their habitat are specific because they can be domesticated or live out on the streets. Domestic dogs can also survive out in the wild because they have a good instinct from wolfs. The amazing capabilities of dogs as protectors and investigators have been put to the test in countless ways. Dogs have shown that they are a major part of the ecosystem when it comes to the dogs habitat. This is because…

There are many animals that people may assume to be aggressive, but are misunderstood. Many people assume that just because a dog is huge with big teeth it must be dangerous. Many people assume that just because a snake is venomous means its aggressive, or just because a bear is huge that it is very aggressive. What would you say if I told you that was mostly wrong? This article is going to be about those three animals and how they have just been misunderstood. Even though there are many breeds…

Abstract for Michael Gladwell, "Troublemakers," Pit bulls are descended from bulldogs used in the nineteenth century for bull baiting and dogfighting. Pit bulls have been bred over the centuries for lower aggression with only some success. Most dogs will only fight if cornered and have no choice but to fight. Pit Bulls are different and will fight with little to no provocation. Pit Bulls are nocuous for biting. But not all Pit Bulls are dangerous, and most don’t bite. When we say Pit…

Makayla Gernstein3/22/17“Before you judge a dog by [its] breed, maybe judge the dog by [its] owner.”I have two Pit Bulls, whose names are Maui and Khaleesi. They are truly one of the sweetest, sensitive and loyal breed of dogs I have ever met. Believe me when I say it shocks me,probably more than anyone, to see someone act scared when they see them. This is actually what led me to the thought of why are Pit Bulls the only breed to be known as, “The Fighting Dogs”. It had me wondering why every…

A pitbull would make a great pet, pitbulls are super loyal and sweet. Pitbulls have been around forever and it would be so sad to see them get banned. Studies show that Pit Bulls are not even in the top five most aggressive dog breed. The most aggressive dog breed is actually a little bitty wiener dog. Although Pit bulls are sometimes bred to kill, they are really fun loving dogs.Many people do not understand that a pit bull is not a breed of dog. In fact, many dog breeds "can" fall under the…

Dogs have been in our lives for centuries. Since the first domesticated wolf to help man back in the B.C. times. Nowadays we focus more on the breed though, rather than the overall purpose of a dog, which is now for a companion. But which breed is the perfect one for you. By comparing the 2 two of the most popular dogs in America, the Husky and Golden Retriever, judging them on overall energy, necessities, and loyalty, we will see which is the superior canine.The energy of any dog can be…

Pit Bulls Should Not Be Banned Pit bulls are often called violent dogs. They are stigmatized as the breed often known as fighting dogs. These dogs are singled out to be restrained or banned and are put to death just for their breed. In Lafayette, Louisiana, two men were arrested for dog fighting and fifty-seven pit bulls were confiscated. Some of the confiscated dogs had scars from fighting, and just because of the breed’s reputation, all of the dogs were considered dangerous. The Louisiana…

The three advertisements are very much alike. They all contain the three persuasive appeals, pathos, logos, and ethos but in different ways. All the advertisements employed a labrador puppy to help establish the three different appeals. However, each advertisement used the labrador in different ways to appeal to the audience in different ways, either to be informed,persuaded, or entertained. The first advertisement, “2015 Budweiser Super Bowl commercial” attacked the audience with an…

Every dog needs a collar, but, there are many styles and types of collars out there that it can be overwhelming for a dog owner to sort through and research all of the variety of collars available. This article will explain many of the most common collars available as well as their uses. Please note in this article I am not advocating or discouraging any one type of collar and when choosing a collar it should be based on the owners needs as well as the needs of the dog, taking into…

We uncover new similarities between the modern world and the ancient world every day. An interesting part of ancient Roman history was the Roman appreciation for animals. Just as people all over the world today do, many Romans owned pets, especially dogs. Dogs are the second most commonly owned pet in the world today, after cats (which were actually not kept as pets in the Roman empire). Although dogs were owned more for their guarding and hunting skills in the Roman Empire rather than their…