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Pit Bulls Expository Essay You Probably have heard that Pit Bulls are a fierce, eerie type of dog, right? But are Pit Bulls really as bad as you thought? Pit Bulls can be family pets. There is so much information about them that you probably don't know. They had a bad history to them but they've made big improvements of the years. Now they can be great family dogs with the correct training and care. There are many facts that you probably don't know about Pit Bulls. In their first year of…

Banning of Pit Bulls Dogs have different personalities and temperaments, just like humans do. A dog's breed does not determine their personality, just like a human’s race does not determine their personality. Pit bulls are banned in many different cities because they are known for fighting and biting. What many people do not know, though, is that a dog is taught to be mean. It does not matter if it is a Chihuahua or if it is a pit bull, they can be taught to fight, or they can be taught to be a…

The domestic dog (Canis familiaris) was the first animal species to be domesticated by humans. They were tamed from Eurasian gray wolves (Canis lupus), and genetic studies revealed that this domestication could have occurred up to 40,000 years ago. There are many theories to how humans began taming wolves. One theory was that wolves began following people around in order to more easily acquire food and that the ‘tamer’ wolves were kept as pets. As people began acquiring these wolves they began…

The behavior of Great Danes is generally good. The American Kennel Club said that the personality of Great Danes are friendly, patient, and dependable (“Great Dane,” American Kennel Club). From my experience, I can agree. They are very good with children, but still needs supervision because Great Danes do not know how big they actually are. The energy level is somewhat active. Other times, they are couch potatoes. To keep them healthy though, it is a good idea to walk them two to three times a…

Throughout the world, cattle breeders use a number of methods to manage the breeding of livestock. These methods are used to retain desired qualities in both beef and dairy cattle. One of the most prominent methods is known as line breeding. This practice is used over a large span of time, in order to insure desired qualities are retained over a number of generations. When used properly over a great number of years, qualities can be maintained indefinitely. The process involves keeping a genetic…

Have you ever wondered where dogs came from, or how they have changed? Dogs have been around us for many years. It all began when wolves started to get close to humans and later on became more like dogs by the change in their features and bodies. It is said that dogs come from the gray wolf. The relationship between dogs and humans has changed over time because dogs have changed and they have become pets. Dogs have changed. They have changed because in the passage "How the Wolf Became the…

What is canine mange? How do dogs get it? and what are the effects? Canine mange has been affecting dogs and dog owners everywhere. First you need to know what canine mange. According to Dr. Becker, “canine mange is a skin condition that is caused by several different species of parasitic mites. That embed themselves on your dog's skin or hair follicles.” A thing to know is that mites live naturally on dogs. Two common types of mites that can cause mange are Demodex canis that cause…

next. Careful cross breeding may lower the chances of passing on a particular condition if only one parent is a carrier.Keep in mind that many of today's purebred dogs were founded on crosses of different breeds, and they have been refined through selective breeding to produce the consistent characteristics they display today. Now it's time to consider some of the potentially negative aspects of cross breeding. Many cross breeders downplay the significance of these points, but they are still…

Dog Breeds with Fewer Health Problems There are over 150 dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not only does each one of them have a different size, personality and activity level, certain breeds are also predisposed to certain health conditions. This does not mean that a dog belonging to a certain breed is guaranteed to acquire a genetic disease or develop a fatal condition. It only means that the breed has a lower or higher chance of acquiring health conditions compared to…

There have been numerous situations that have utilized my character and intelligence in the decision making process. However, a decision that I made during a hunt test with my Labrador retriever demonstrated important decision making skills whilst utilizing my character and intelligence. To commence, a hunt test is a competition in which your dog fetches game birds shot by a hunter. However, a hunt test incorporates agility and obedience throughout the competition, and dogs are scored…