Dog breeds originating in Germany

Dogs are like children, each one is different and have completely different personalities. My family and I own two dogs, both pound dogs. They both seem to have had a similar life before they came to my family, one where they were slightly neglected and not given much attention. After having these dogs for many years, I have noticed many differences between them. Milo is more intelligent than Molly when it comes to listening and obeying commands. My family adopted Milo when he was two years old…

You have most likely heard of the old saying, “A dog is a man’s best friend.” Human beings in particular have close relationships to domestic dogs; these dogs are the ones we keep as pets. Certain people keep dogs as pets to seek companionship, while others need their assistance because of certain disabilities. Some of the most popular breeds of domestic dogs include golden retriever, beagle, and Brussels griffon. Aside from domestic dogs, there are wolves, foxes, and coyotes all fall into one…

Dogs are becoming a standard part of families’ lives and are truly a man or woman’s best friend. However, how can we guarantee that all dogs will not cause harm to our society and not bring in violence and aggression? The solution is Breed-Specific Legislation which are laws that try to control negative animal behavior such as biting or other attacks by restricting or completely outlawing certain aggressive breeds. It is a common misconception that BSL only refers to banning breeds of dogs…

Whether you are a new dog owner or a seasoned owner, there are many myths throughout the years believed as facts regarding dogs. Many originated in truths becoming woven In dispelling these myths Here are some of the most common misconceptions about dogs – and the facts. 1. One dog year is equal to seven human years This is an easy calculation due to simply multiplying the dogs years. However, many other factors need to be considered. Dogs seem to mature at an earlier age, then slow down…

1. Great dane. The Great dane is one of the breeds with the shortest life span. It has a life expectancy between 7 to 10 years. Despite its short life span, a life with a Great dane is full of happy moments considering its sweet and eager nature. It is also people oriented and will make a great companion and working dog. It is quite easy to train and responds well to training with positive reinforcements. However, a Great dane will not be comfortable living in apartments. It will require a big…

most can agree that dogs constantly show true companionship. Often referred to as “man’s best friend,” canines are important in American culture. This is made prominent through books, movies, and even advertisements. In 2014, Chevy released an advertisement that showed the connection between a girl and her dog, choosing to suggest the idea that like your pet, a Chevy vehicle may in fact be “best friend” material. The first scene of the advertisement shows a woman and her dog in a veterinarian…

The media has a massive platform to get stories out to the public, more so now than ever before, with the likes of Facebook and twitter for news stories about dog attacks to be shared across the country, or even, the world within seconds. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a perfect example of gaining a reputation mainly through the media, unfortunately for the SBT, their popularity was at its height as the media was discovering more outlets meaning stories of attacks spread further and faster.…

On September 16th, 2001 my mom decided to make me face my fear of dogs. We went to the shelter and adopted the calmest puppy and named him Ira. What we thought was a calm puppy wreaked havoc for the the next four years. Every time we would leave the house Ira would feast upon miscellaneous items around the house and destroy anything he could get his paws on. However, once Ira turned five he did calm down and became a loyal, trustworthy companion. But, with Ira there was always something amiss…

Service dogs aid physically disabled or ill people. There are four main types of service canines: Hearing dogs, visual assistance dogs, medical alert dogs, and wheelchair assistance dogs. Hearing dogs help the daily lives of deaf people by alerting them to certain sounds such as the doorbell, a phone ringing, a timer going off and more. Visual assistance dogs help blind people. They help them cross the street and generally avoid obstacles. If someone in a wheelchair needs assistance then a…

the main arguments on the side for Breed Specific Legislation is that it is for the good of general public safety. “According to the CDC, more than 4.7 million dog-bite incidents occur in the United States every year. Of those 4.7 million attacks, 800,000 of these Americans will seek medical attention.” (Wilson) The numbers sound frighteningly large but what do they really mean? Per the ASPCA, the report the CDC supplied was deemed insufficient to justify Breed Specific Laws, “The study…