Dog breeds

About seven years ago, I got my first dog. I fell in love with her from the moment I saw her! She was so sweet. In fact, I still have her today. Her name is Bella. If your looking for an extension to your family, and want to get a dog, here are some breeds of dogs that you and your family should take a closer look at. This essay will explain and evaluate some of the best breeds of dogs for families with children. The first dog that would be a great extension to your family is a Golden…

The Boerboel dog is from South Africa. An employee of the Dutch East Indian Company, Jan van Riebeck, came to South Africa in the 17th century. His job was to set up a trading post. When he came to South Africa he brought a Mastiff dog with him that mated with the molosser dogs of South Africa. The Mastiff also mated with large breeds the settlers brought with them,. These dogs eventually developed into the South African Boerboel dog. The South African Boerboel dog is very protective but…

treating the dogs badly. On the other hand, most people say that puppy mills are horrible and no dog should ever feel that kind of pain and that’s what I agree with. This is something that I feel strongly about because I have a dog that came from a puppy mill and she is blind in one eye because of the awful treatment dogs get there. Puppy Mills are not safe for dogs because they receive little or no veterinary care, the dogs live in terrible conditions, and female dogs are forced to breed over…

mixed breed with terrier blood on both sides of her ancestry tree. This did not support that her breed would have relatively higher susceptibility to mutations as she tested negative for MDR1, and also displays no lameness, behavior, or traits limiting her mobility and neurological state. Introduction: In shelters, there are predominantly medium to large dark-coated dogs who are likely to remain at the shelter twice the length of smaller breeds. A client who adopted a medium dark brown dog,…

Which is a dog farm that breeds dogs constantly. That is why I believe that you should adopt animals from shelters, and not purchase them from pet stores. You might say but I want a purebred, and dog that is trained. Maybe a puppy, or a show dog. There are 70,000 puppies born every day in the world. They're recuses that just help that one breed of dog. There are trained and untrained dogs. Most shelters have a variety of dog breeds to chose from.…

reality for many dogs breeds around the world. There are certain dog breeds that haveus been completely outlawed from whole countries just because of an undeserved, bad reputation. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, and Shepards, are only a few examples of breeds that have been banned in places like Poland, Great Britain, and many other countries. The banning of these dogs is called Breed Specific Legislation, or BSL. Although many countries have outlawed certain dog breeds, entire breeds should…

and trustworthy dogs a girl could dream of. These puppies are my best friends and I hope everyone would feel safe being around them. But I haven’t told you the “scary” part yet these dogs are Pitbulls yes the “scary” breed of dogs that most people hate. Here's a little background information of what a Pitbull actually is not one specific breed even though that’s what many think it is actually a group of breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier and other similar looking dogs. Pitbulls are…

to the size of the breed being modified to become a short nosed dog with a very rounded skull similar to the popular pug; there are some common health problems that King Charles spaniels suffer from which include: * Mitral valve disease which is a condition that causes degeneration of the mitral heart valve that can be fatal for most dogs. All cavaliers should be screened for heart murmurs once a year beginning at age 1 year due to the commonness of the disease in the breed as it is the…

Every dog needs a collar, but, there are many styles and types of collars out there that it can be overwhelming for a dog owner to sort through and research all of the variety of collars available. This article will explain many of the most common collars available as well as their uses. Please note in this article I am not advocating or discouraging any one type of collar and when choosing a collar it should be based on the owners needs as well as the needs of the dog, taking into…

6 Dog Breeds That Are Absolutely Great With Children If you have children in your home and are planning to bring in a new four-legged friend to keep them company, you need to be mindful about choosing a dog that is gentle and patient around children. As dogs coming from the same breed generally exhibit the same temperament, disposition and personality, the American Kennel Club recommends the following breeds for their tolerance and loving nature towards children: 1. Golden Retriever…