Dog breeding

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 time I walk my dogs someone…

animals homes, or taking them into your own home, you’re freeing up more space for the tons of other animals on the streets. There are millions of homeless animals in need of help, living throughout the streets of America. An estimated 6-­‐8 million dogs and cats are put into animal shelters each year. (According to the Humane Society of the United States.) Animals that aren’t fixed don’t help these numbers at all. Such as feral cats having litters of kittens and those kittens growing and having…

Animal abuse is categorized in many different ways. Lots of humans don’t recognize it when it’s right under their nose. The signs that point to animal abuse are very obvious, yet many choose to ignore it. Constantly people are trying to rid the world of animal abuse, yet they themselves don’t speak up when they do see it happening. Animal neglect is seen as an animal’s caretaker failing to provide food, water, shelter, or veterinary care needed for an animal to survive. Animal neglect has been…

that era the Irish terrier was one of the most popular breeds both in England and the United States. The breed’s high intelligence and even temperament have made it a favorite of both young and old. DESCRIPTION Irish terriers are excellent family dogs. They are small enough to adapt to any environment, but large enough to be convincing…

violent to be around even though you never hurt a fly. Welcome to the daily life of America’s most misjudged dog, the pit bull. Pit bulls have a bad reputation because of the types of people who own them and how they are raised. Even though pit bull attack rates are much higher than other breeds does not mean banning them is the answer. A dog is never born mean, the attitude of the dog depends on their owner. So banning pit bulls from specific areas or states would not be fair, nor make much…

Wolves are wild, predatory canines that are part of the dog family. There are several species of wolves. One species, in particular, is the Timberwolf, which is also known as the Gray Wolf. Timberwolves are carnivorous mammals who live across the United States. They capable of adapting to different habitats such as places in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Timberwolves are large in size; they are usually 4 to 6 feet tall and weigh 40-175 pounds. Timberwolves…

Imagine someone sitting at home on their couch, watching TV when Sarah McLachlan pops up with a dog in her lap that looks healthy and happy. The commercial starts, the song “Angel” plays in the background, and words start to pour across the screen. “Every day in America thousands of animals suffer from cruelty and neglect… thousands were rescued last year, but for thousands of others help came too late…” through these words, the screen cuts to pictures of animals that have been rescued, animals…

Lesson 10 Review Questions 1. Puppies born in commercial breeding facilities (i.e. puppy mills) do not receive proper socialization; what are behavioral problems that may result later in life? What are some physical health problems that occur in puppies from puppy mills?? What are some physical health problems that occur among the breeding stock?? As a result of not getting socialization at a young age many problems can happen. The puppies could grow up and become afraid of everyone, become…

Canis Lupus Familaris is domestic dogs that have been bred into becoming both a “working dog” and “show dog”. While transitioning and adapting to their entirely new environment, these dogs who are used by humans to be selectively bred start to genetically change which manipulates all their offspring’s. “Over several generations, the original wild grey wolf has changed and a new species appeared that is genetically different from the founding stock that was adopted by the humans: the Canis…

Thirty-four deaths have occurred because of dog bites. Eighty-two percent of those deaths are caused by pit bulls. That does not convince one that pit bulls are not aggressive. Pit bulls of course are aggressive, but blaming them for that aggression is what is wrong. Even though people stereotype pit bulls as dangerous, it does not mean they are accurate. Pit bulls can be referred to as “nanny dogs.” Pit bulls are known for their loyalty. They will do anything to please their owner even if that…