Dog breeding

Many things influenced the way that the modern wolf looks, functions, and behaves. Over the years this animal has adapted, evolved, and learned to fit its environment. Wolves are animals similar to what we know today as the domestic dog. They travel in packs, live for six to eight years in the wild, and are currently an endangered species (National Geographic). Natural selection has picked the wolves that live in the wild today based on which are the most fit to their environment, leaving the…

o What man has done for xxx years with dogs, he is now only beginning to do with synthetic technology, i.e. drones, robots, or other forms of autonomous programs. It has taken thousands of years for technology to catch up. o Dogs are direct descendants of wolves and can actually still mate with them although many wolves are now at risk for extinction while dogs have grown over four hundred million. o [Wolves were the first animal to be domesticated and are the only species on the planet to…

This is the harsh reality of dogs at puppy mills, a place that is cruel and heartless. All animals deserve better conditions than these in the world. They may not speak, but they still feel a range of emotions. Puppy mills must be outlawed because their treatment of animals is so inhumane and destroys the animal's well-being. Dogs are supposed to be known as man’s best friend. However, “man” does not always return the feeling. Puppy mills are a commercial dog-breeding facility…

Canis lupus familiaris (dogs) were likely the first animals to be domesticated by humans. Humans and dogs share a long intertwined history. DNA evidence suggests domestic dogs most likely diverged from wolves as long as 135,000 years ago (Udell and Wynne). The American Kennel Club (AKC), a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States, recognizes 167 breeds. Being that dogs are one of the most common household pets owned by humans, it is important to understand their physiology for…

shelters each year. Only 10% of the animals received by shelters have been spayed or neutered, while 83% of pet dogs and 91% of pet cats are spayed or neutered (ASPCA). When animals continuously reproduce while there is already countless, the animal population will continue to rise. A fertile cat can produce one to two litters a year, with each litter containing four to six kittens. A fertile dog can produce one litter a year, containing four to six puppies. If the majority of animals were…

Adopting vs. Purchasing Pets Walking into the cold, dark, and damp room I was speechless. Seeing all their little faces peering helplessly at me was enough to bring me to tears. I went to the very back of the room and looked into the small metal cage. It contained the tiniest, sickest, orange kitten. I immediately knew I was meant to help him. He had so many complications, I was surprised he had made it as long as he did. The first 48 hours were extremely rough, he needed as much care and…

The Red Fox is known for its fur color and long, bushy tail. The population of the Red Fox for pre-breeding is estimated at around 240,000 individuals. A large number of foxes are killed per unit area by gamekeepers and has increased steadily since the early 1960s in Britain, although they are wildey hunted it does not affect their population status. Some of physical Characteristics of the Red Fox is they have a coat of long guard hairs and soft fine underfur that is typically a rich reddish…

Animal Adoption Options: Shelter or Store? Philosopher Immanuel Kant said, “We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.” The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association estimated that 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats are owned in the United States. People looking to adopt animals have a number of options about how to do this. Adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue center is more advantageous and desirable for the owner and animal than adopting from a store or…

In some southern states, hog hunting has become incredibly popular due to the increase in the hog population. They 're aggressive animals. They breed incredibly quick, and they can threaten livestock and farm crops. With the high breeding rate of the animals, some states like Texas have millions of hogs threatening local farms. Feral hog hunting is a dangerous sport, but it 's become necessary to reduce the population. In some states, the sport isn 't regulated at all because of the very real…

My Dog, Lola As humans, we have the ability to love. Love is hard to explain, but for my whole life, I have been told that I have so much love to give, especially love towards animals. One animal that I love very much is my dog, Lola. Lola is a pure bred Rottweiler and her story begins with the end of our former dog, Maggie’s story. Maggie was a rescued Rottweiler and when she passed, I, along with my family, wanted another female “Rottie” in the house. Unfortunately, months of searching left us…