Dog breeds originating in Germany

Dogs were domesticated by human; therefore dog personality traits were subjected to selection based on humans’ preferences. Human bred dogs for hunting, search and rescue, herding, watchdog, service and assistance work, and many more. Due to the different preferences for personality traits, different types of dogs have different personality; therefore a certain type of dogs is more suitable to assist people in different of the area. According to Tillberg, Breed, and Hinners (2007) “personality…

In André Alexis’ novel, Fifteen Dogs, it is demonstrated that having an intellectual advantage can negatively impact one’s life. The canines in this novel aspire to be regular dogs, having been granted the “gift” of intelligence; however, this “gift” is anything but that. The “gift” of human consciousness and language allows the dogs to analyze situations and feel emotions, which they were not able to do before. The introduction of these abilities to the dogs’ lives causes them to be…

In the past, The Pitbull Terrier was bred to be a companion and family dog. In present day, the Pitbull Terrier is oftentimes referred to as the “demon dog” because of misconceptions and bad press. Stories have dominated the news and social media of killer dogs with little being said in their defense. The Pitbull Terrier breed is undeniably at stake and the prejudice seen against this breed is seen more and more as time goes on. The dominant conversation of the Pitbull Terrier involves the…

The first paying job that I ever had was walking my neighbor’s dogs: Sammy and Sushi. Sammy is a stunning American Cocker Spaniel with caramel fur that burns in the late afternoon sun and Sushi is an adorable Japanese Shih Tzu with black fur and white spots with nubby legs and a tongue that is always sticking out. Their eyes are impressive; when you have four chocolate orbs staring at you, it makes you feel comfortable and that everything is at ease. The two girls and I have taken several walks…

fifteen years ago. The puppy was my very first pet and her name was Misty. Misty was dark brown dog with white paws and a white muzzle with a stripe from the top of her head in between her eyes to her muzzle. Misty was older than the others and all alone in a cage, but I fell in love with her. Misty was a dog who loved everyone she met. She was energetic to the point that my family called her kangaroo dog because he would jump on her hind legs when she saw people. Misty was also protective.…

Why Everyone Should Own a Dog Do you own a dog? If you said “yes” great, but if you said “no” then let’s think about why not? When people ask why dogs are said to be one of the best pets you can have, a common response is that a dog is a companion, a teacher, and a guardian. A dog helps teach responsibility and can also be a courageous protector no matter how big or small. A dog will always love you and your family completely. The responsibility a dog teaches is a life lesson and will help with…

What Pit Bulls are Actually Capable of There are many controversies regarding the breed of pit bulls in society today. The opinion of some is that the breed should be terminated, while others love the breed. Meanwhile the rest of the population does not have an opinion about the breed at all. Each opinion was discovered through experience, communication, or reading. Charlotte Alter has an opinion of her own in the article she wrote. Charlotte Alter’s position on the fact that pit bulls are…

If you have decided to get yourself a pet ferret there are several places that you can go to obtain one. The following are the most accessible places for getting your hands on a pet ferret: 1. A Pet store 2. A Breeder 3. An animal shelter Ferrets have fairly long life spans compared to other animals of a similar size. Ferrets tend to live an average of about 8-9 years, which means that you should make absolutely sure that you want a ferret and have done all of the necessary research before…

As a dog owner, you want to keep your dog happy and healthy. But the periodical health diseases affect their body and make them sick. Apart from the body, your dog's health also depends on their healthy teeth. The dental problems in dogs can lead to life-threatening infections and other issues related to heart, kidney and liver diseases. If you are worried about the bad breath and yellow teeth of your dog, then confirm that your dog is suffering from dental problems such as tartar, gingivitis…

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