Dog breed

Dangerous or Misunderstood? American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terriers, commonly known as “Pit Bulls”, are all breeds of dogs that are universally misunderstood. Pit Bulls are commonly seen as vicious, dangerous, and violent animals. Unfortunately, Pit Bulls are falling victim to dog breedism. Over the years, Pit Bulls have gained a negative reputation, but why? These following articles address how Pit Bulls are misidentified, misrepresented,…

• A cat rescue in Prescott AZ., contacted us because they are interested in building something similar to the cat cubbies that hang on the walls in the cat's rooms and want so know if they could get the dimensions and some pictures. I reached out to Butch who provided me with the dimension and I sent some picture I have on file. • While it has slowed down a little bit, I am still receiving quite a few emails from folks who were having a difficult time finding their online memorials posted for…

Designer, The Mutt, and The Purebred Are designer breeds just pricy mutts with creative labels, or are they specifically bred dogs with scientific data to back up their design? According to Garry Garner, president of the American Canine Kennel Club, "With a mutt -- there is no documented background, whereas with designer dogs, we have pedigrees as parents. We know exactly what the mix is” (ABC News). Another debate is the health of mixed breeds and purebreds. Some believe purebreds are…

This animal may seem strange when you first look at it, however it is known to be the sweetest and loving animal around. This rare creature is called a Beleagle. Beleagles appear to be a mixture of a beluga whale and a beagle dog. It’s quite a story of how this creature came into being. There was a beagle named, Skip. Skip lived in Florida with this human family, the “Williams.” The Williams owned the nearby aquarium and took Skip to work with them everyday. Skip knew all of the animals at the…

The rainbowfish is a popular pet fish because of its colorful scales. However, many fish lovers know little about them. So, here are some facts you may want to know in case you are interested in having a rainbowfish in your household. Vanessa Voltolina wrote in her article for the PetMD that there are more than 50 species of rainbowfish, but the neon dwarf rainbowfish, Madagascar rainbowfish, salmon red rainbowfish, and threadfin rainbowfish are the common species that are made into pets. This…

Shorthorn Cattle The shorthorn cattle originated on the northeastern coast of England in the countries of North cumberberland, Durham York, and Lincoln. The beginning of the breed actually took place In the valley of the tees river. The Colling brothers Charles and Robert were the founders of the breed of shorthorn cattle. Previously they contributed to the native cattle of the area but it remained that these breeders to develop the first systematic breeding program. As early as 1580 there was…

How dangerous can a rattlesnake or moccasin bite really be for a dog? Rattlesnakes and cotton mouths, which are also known as moccasins, are very common in the Southern region of the United States. Both are highly venomous snakes, and can cause humans and animals many health issues, and have the ability to kill them. It can be a challenge to recognize these snakes from other snakes found in this region, and they love to bask in the sun when it’s warm outside. Unfortunately for pet owners…

dachshunds and bulldogs, German shepherds and Jack Russell terriers. The popularity of dogs in America is as strong as it has ever been, and for many people looking to acquire a new companion, these purebred breeds are already widespread and only growing in popularity as time passes. Through years of selective breeding, dogs have been bred for specific purposes, but in a world where the practical use of dogs has passed out of mainstream, these adaptions are no longer functional and have become…

from overseas and were originally used for herding cattle and sheep. They have always been very protective dogs and have been used for protecting the house, but when they were brought to America (Registry), they were the breed for dog fighting. For years in America, that’s what the dogs were bred to do until they started attacking people and kids. Then the government began to push for breed specific bans so people couldn’t have them. But if they are raised right then they won’t bite or attack…

Beginning at the start of human civilization with the Ancient Egyptians, humans started to deliberately breed dogs to help with everyday tasks. The tasks Egyptians used dogs for included hunting and guarding. Thus, traits for strength and swiftness were selected for breeding so they were strong but fast. This allowed them the ability to catch prey and thieves. This act of choosing certain traits to enhance a dog’s ability to perform a set task is known as artificial selection. Charles Darwin…