Belgian Sheepdogs, German Shepherds And Border Collies

As the saying goes, a dog is a man’s best friend. The dog is a loving companion to a man. He is happy to go everywhere with his master. He shows his affection for his master by wagging his tail and licking his hand or face. This timeless relationship continues to evolve into new kinds of human-dog interactions that increasingly benefit society.

Introduction: Today I will persuading my audience the benefits of getting a dog as a pet. Dogs can offer companionship, protection and even improve your health. Sixty eight percent of U.S households own a pet according to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey calculated by American Pet Products Association (APPA), and majority of the pets owned are dogs, weighing in at sixty percent. Dogs are domesticated animals that consist of various breeds such as Yorkie Terriers, German shepherds and more. There are over three hundred breeds according to the World Canine organization. This organization is the largest registry of certified dog breeds. This canine organization recognizes three hundred and thirty nine breeds of dogs which are classified into ten groups based on the dog’s function or size. There are various unique breeds that can fit into one’s specific lifestyle, giving no excuse not to have a dog to compliment ones personality.

English bulldogs are no longer a fit healthy dog, and people are now saying that there is no such thing as a healthy bulldog and their poor health and survival is a result from selective breeding. English bulldogs suffer from almost every possible disease. A 2004 survey by the Kennel Club found that these dogs die on average at an unfortunate age of 6.25 years. Over the years the English bulldog’s physical traits have been breed to the extreme. Their faces have become flatter, the legs have shortened, head is larger and the well-known under bite has grown as seen in Fig.1. Although these traits seem to look ‘cute’ or ‘desirable’ to humans it is having a massive effect on the dog. The shortness and shape of the English bulldog today means that

As anyone who has seen a televised dog show can attest, some dogs are deformed in disturbing ways. One might look at the “excessively wrinkled skin of the Chinese Shar-Pei,” the “the flat face of a bulldog,” or the “low-slung eyelids of a Bloodhound” (PBS), and think, “That can not be healthy.” The fact of the matter is that these deformities are far from healthy. As the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) points out, the Shar-Pei’s skin (due to it’s “excessively wrinkled” nature) is prone to skin infections, the Bloodhound’s droopy eyes are practically magnets for eye infection, and the Bulldog’s face is so squished that it can never breathe correctly. While these deformities may be more obvious, overly large or small pedigree dogs have their own slew of health problems (Rooney and Sargan). As Rooney and Sargan disclose, very small dogs (known as toy breeds) often have dislocated kneecaps, heart problems, and trouble staying warm. Big dogs, such as Great Danes, can suffer from heat prostration and orthopedic issues (Rooney and Sargan). According to Rooney and Sargan, almost every purebred breed of dog is more likely to have at least one genetic disease compared to mixed breeds. However, physical problems are not the only thing purebred dogs have to face: behavioral problems are also more prevalent in certain breeds (Rooney and Sargan). Rooney and Sargan reveal that

By looking at historical paintings, drawing, and photographs, we can see what various breeds have looked like in the past. To draw on an earlier example, pugs, as seen in paintings from their initial rise to fame, hade much more pronounced muzzles. Their faces weren't as flattened as modern pugs. Their eyes were less “bugged”. They had longer legs, and a slimmer body. All of these features contributed to avoiding the health problems common today. By looking at how pugs have appeared in the past, and revising the breed standard with those historical examples in mind, the American Kennel Club can strike a happy medium between modern aesthetics and historic health. This solution would work well for many breed currently experiencing suboptimal quality of life, and could be very effective at halting and reversing the negative changes of modern conformation

For millions of years dogs have remained a constant companion of man. Bred from the aggressive and formidable Gray Wolf tens of thousands of years ago the domestic dog now lives in many homes across the world. Where in the far distant past the domestic dog was bred as a guard animal, a beast of burden, and even a food source the dogs of today are bred for a far more endearing purpose-companionship and love. Finding a pet dog that is more of a joy than a chore is necessary when asking: How much is that puppy in the window?

Every dog has a breed, maybe it’s a mix. Each breed of a dog has a job that a dog next door may not have. Take a Cocker Spaniel for example. Cocker Spaniels are hunters that can track down a deer you shot. Chihuahuas are good therapeutic dogs, Chihuahuas can’t do as much energetic things because they are so small.

Purebred dogs are riddled with disease and disfigurements. Bull dogs, Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Basset Hounds, German Shepards’, and Bull Terriers. They are all common dogs, and every one of them has destructive afflictions (elagans 1). Starting with the Bull Terrier, this dog once looked like a normal dog. It was active and with no severe diseases. But now, its large abdomen and disfigured skull are fine examples for the inequitable life they lead (elagans 1). Another dog that crawls through the melted tar-like trench that is its own life is the Boxer. “A shorter face means a host of problems. The modern Boxer not only has a shorter face but the muzzle is slightly upturned. The boxer – like all bracecyphalic dogs – has difficulty controlling its temperature in hot weather, the inability to shed heat places limits on physical performance.” (elagans 2). Breathing issues and temperature control seems like a walk in the park for the English bulldog. Not only does the English bull dog have a load of respiratory issues, they suffer from just about every disease (elagans 2). “A 2004 survey by the Kennel Club found that they die at the median age of 6.25 years (n=180).” (elagans 2). And at the top of all this, these dogs are incapable of mating, or birthing without medical intervention (elagans 2). With all of that information taken in, it is not too

In the beginning there was nothing except for the sun and giant Australian shepherds who ruled the land. These Australian shepherds lived in a palace, high above where the earth would once form, close to the sun. When new Australian shepherds were born they would often have parties to celebrate the new puppies. One day the emperor of the dogs and his wife had some new puppies, and the dogs threw the biggest party that the palace had ever seen, they were having so much fun that party shook the whole palace, and even the sun. Everything began to rumble and shake. So a part of the sun fell out of the sky hurdling and landing on Earth. This making a huge explosion. When this happened it created the rivers, mountains, rocks, and trees. The party

Each dog breed has a varying intelligence quotient, making it harder or easier to train certain dogs. An individual should consider how patient and steady they are willing to be when it comes to training a dog and should then apply that to which breed would fit best with their personality. The intelligence of a dog is based on how quickly and consistently they learn and obey commands, how well they perform a given task, and how willing they are to learn humanistic jobs. The Border collie is said to be the smartest dog breed as they learn quickly and have “amazing instinct and working ability.” They are known to herd sheep and remain in control of a flock, just as shepherds do. Border collies would therefore be ideal for a person who isn’t willing

The German Shepherd is not only one of the world's most popular companion dogs, but also probably the most widely used breed for service work. The development of the German Shepherd Dog, along with a number of existing breeds, helped pioneer the modern use of dogs for service and community work that we can see today. For a breed of dog that has only been officially recognised for just over 100 years, it has made an outstanding contribution to mankind worldwide.

It proves how in the past dogs have become bred to serve a working purpose and overtime they have become bred to be visually appealing companions. It emphasizes how humans want a certain look to them, no matter the health risks. When dealing with the health risks and quality of life for the dog, it incorporates the question, “Is this

Apart from giving his owner immense happiness, the average dog companion lives a life of significant leisure (Sturak 12). Most of our pets seamlessly transit from a relaxed childhood period directly to the leisure and rest that is the hallmark of retirement without completely burdening themselves with the working period of life. These dogs gladly carry out challenging tasks for most of their life, just like the human beings. Guide dogs, which are the common face of effective dogs, render a priceless duty to humans. Daily, they assist their owners safely navigate immeasurable

As dogs were tamed and domesticated by humans over thousands of years, the canine species underwent an evolution. Hundreds of breeds had been designed to perform specific tasks, such as pulling sleds and guarding sheep. Over time, the need for many breeds decreased. For example, as humans evolved from hunter-gatherers into farmers, it was no longer necessary for humans to own hunting dogs. Later, as farming societies became industrialized, a disappearance of herd animals became evident, and fewer shepherds watching sheep meant that there were fewer sheepdogs. But by this time humans had grown accustomed to dogs’ companionship, and breeding continued. Today, most dogs are kept by their owners simply as companions, but some dogs still do the

Sheep dogs are intelligent animals. In 2005 the penguins population in Middle Island, Australia went from 800 penguins to less than 10 penguins. These creates a very big loss for people. They wanted to fix the problem from the foxes. They were imported into Australia and they soon realized that the foxes were the decline in penguins. The issue then became the need to increase and maintain the penguin population on the island.