Canines:
Canines come in all different shapes and sizes; they have also benefited us greatly in our past, present, and possibly will in the future. According to Dictionary.com Microevolution is “evolutionary change involving the gradual accumulation of mutations leading to new varieties within a species.” In addition, a Canine is a “member of the dog family Canidae.” Moreover, Canidae is “A family of carnivorous mammals that includes dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes.” Therefore, now that I have defined these three terms from dictionary.com I can now talk about the canine family. Canines have over gone microevolution for centuries. They have developed so that they could survive with their climate and the world around them. Therefore, first,
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You can find dogs in Greek and Roman mythology, religion, and even folklore. You can also find our furry friends in art, literature, film, and sports. We have generated many sports and activities around dogs, such as Frisbee, dancing, agility courses, and many others. Dogs were and still are used as working dogs. They help the blind walk, and people with seizures and other serious conditions be aware when something is wrong. Dogs also help disabled persons. Dogs have also been known to help during wars, hunting, and herding animals on a farm. However, dogs are content to just be a companion to you. They love playing or just hanging out at your feet. Dogs are pack animals. They even associated their masters and humans as pack members. If you have a dog, you might be their brother or sister or even their master. If they are stray, dogs usually find themselves some friends to make up a pack. This helps protect them from danger and keeps them from being lonely. A dog may be inquisitive of strangers because he or she only wants to protect their pack members, or make new friends. No matter what type of dog you ever get, they will form a bond in person and in your …show more content…
Well unfortunately, yes. If someone purchases a golden retriever from a breeder, this dog may have inherited a bad disease from both his mom and his dad. If they breed this dog with another dog that inherited bad genes from its parents, their puppies have a high chance of contracting a very bad disease. All of this could happen without knowledge of any problems until it is too late. Purebreds can also end up with serious genetic disorders, which can be carried down because of how closely related they are to their parents. However, because of how loosely bred mutts are, the genetic disorders and diseases are often buried under all of the other genes it inherits. Mark Derr as an expert on the subject of dogs said that, “Outer beauty conceals inner flaws.” This is just saying that if you get a dog with a perfect appearance, you might have a sick dog
As long as dogs are being selectively bred for aesthetic and physical characteristics, they will continue to suffer. Selective breeding is the process in which human beings breed animals to produce desired traits in the offspring. Eventually dogs were being bred less for the ability to work and more for how the animals looked. Selective breeding does have its own benefits. The clubs keep track of the dogs and their lineage, which is helpful for telling if the dog has any family history of disease. When breeders use inbreeding or line breeding it greatly increases the chances of genetic diseases. The alternative to purebred dogs and the health problems associated with them would be buying a mixed breed. Genetic diversity is important for
This has led to the belief that dogs can provide company, affection and support to people who are going through a difficult time or who feel lonely. Dogs have aided humans in tasks such as hunting, livestock herding, and guarding. However, as society moved from small rural communities to increasingly large metropolitan areas, the dog’s role changed. Throughout the years a more specific type of
The domestic dog has to be one of the most unique animals that the human had ever bred. All dogs were formed differently and for separate reasons; whether it be for their looks or for their personal attributes, the dog has been evolved around humans and yet many breeds were created by humans themselves. I also believe that having a dog is a necessity to having a balanced life, just how Cesar Millan was quoted on the Brainy Quote web page “The dog can only become what's in your bubble. The dog is imitating the energy that is in your bubble. You are the source, the feast of energy. If you feel anxious, the dog becomes anxious with you. If you become nervous, the dog wakes up nervous with you”. Your dog runs off of your actions and emotions
Have you ever had a dog? Do you know where dogs came from? Well, did you know that a million of years ago dogs did not exist. Back, then the dogs were wolves that disliked people. The relationship between dogs and humans has changed over time because over thousands of years ago, the wolves evolved to dogs and the dogs soon became part of human families. That is why these days people want to have a dog as a pet.
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
I'd like to start off my introducing myself, I'm Jimmy Reginald Fontenot. I've spent a majority of my life working for the State Police in the wonderful state of Louisiana. Before my 12 years in the State Police I was a Canine Handler for the St. Landry Parish sheriff's office for 3 years, worked there for a total of 4. As you can tell I'm a career lawman and will continue till my last breath to serve the beautiful city of Los Santos. I'd like to take a moment to also thank the previous commander, Roman Stakic, for nominating me as the new Canine Services Commander. I will do him, the department, and the fine city of Los Santos proud and continue his legacy through the Canine Service. I'd also like to address that the Canine Services Unit will
In ancient Rome, Roman warriors marched into battle alongside fierce war dogs. Some hunting dogs of Ancient Egypt that were greatly prized got mummified alongside their owners. Before cutlery and napkins had come into the world, people would use them to wipe their greasy hands on after an evening meal, and afterward, when they went to bed, on a cold winter night, the owners would make the dogs lie on their feet to keep them warm. The Kings of Europe, to avoid poisoning, wouldn't eat until the dog ate some of the food on their plate. On Lewis and Clark's exploration of the new world, their trusty companion, a big black dog named Seaman, saved their lives by chasing away a buffalo that was trying to stampede their camp. In modern times, dogs are used in the armed forces to sniff out bombs on a war field, sniff out missing people from the rubble of a natural disaster, and there are also police dogs used to sniff out drugs, food, and even people. They are also used for companionship in families today. For paralyzed people, such as a blind person, is led by a service dog. In nursing homes, some dogs have been proven to be effective when comforting the sick or elderly. What other jobs do dogs have in our
Golden Retrievers are known for their many different shades of gold. Today they are used as family dogs or show dogs. They are easy to handle, very tolerant and does not require very much from the owner(s), other than requlare exercise, food and verterinary checl ups. They are pron to hip dysplasia, heart problems, cancer, eye promblems, skin allergies. Male dogs usally are up to the height of 23-24 inches aand their weight is up to 65-75lbs. Female dogs usally are up to the height of 21-23inches and their weight is up to 56-65lbs. Golden retrievers also live up to 10-12 years.
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?
Cute, fun, loving, cuddly, outgoing; these are only a few words to describe the animals that we have come to know and love as a part of our families. Dogs have been man’s best friend for hundreds of years and were the first animal to be domesticated because they are great as companions, highly intelligent, and were found to be very useful in human’s everyday lives. Even though they made excellent house pets they were highly successful at working side by side humans as well. They are not limited to being just best friends, but they have been found to be protectors and saviors as well, to their owners, others people and even other dogs too. One type of working dogs in
The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in human history. They quickly became widespread across world cultures. Dogs perform many roles for people. Examples of these are but not limited to: service and assistance work, therapy work, search and rescue, herding, show dogs, police dogs, and entertainment. In some cultures, dogs are also an important source of meat. In 2012, Stanley Coren Ph.D. F.R.S.C. states that there are an estimated 525 million dogs all over the world (Coren 2012). Over the span of thousands of years the dog has been domesticated, it has diverged into a handful of landraces, groups of similar animals whose morphology and behavior have been shaped by
Dogs started off as a wild wolf and from there genetically mutated into these larger breeds that are used for deer hunting today. These larger breeds of today still have the wolf like, hunting instincts that are used to track scents of deer in the woods.
The desire to keep the breed alive and change them into a more family friendly dog resulted in excessive inbreeding and selective trait choices. The desire for the large head resulted in nearly all of them having to be born cesarean section. The mortality
Dogs are extremely lovable pets and also excellent companions. They possess a number of usefulness like view dogs, guard dogs, guidebook dogs, police dogs, and most dogs. When a pet owner feeds his family pet,
Dogs are great pets because they provide outstanding safety. Dogs could also track down scents for lost or stolen belonging or even lost people. Since dogs have faster reactions than humans, they are agile and fast. Dogs could also