Dog breeds

papillon breed is one of the oldest races, pudenda recognized in works of art from Europe 700 years ago. An example is the painting of Titian Vercelli. Their country of origin is the United Kingdom, Belgium and France. They were first recognized by the AKC in 1935. Character and Temperament The papillons are very affectionate and playful. They like to go out and play in the outdoors and are stronger and more durable than it looks due to their size and softness. You have to socialize the dog well

Imagine you are a proud dog owner, having adopted a puppy from a local rescue even though they could not identify the breed. You had no clue as to what your new bundle of joy will look like. As your puppy turns into an adult, it becomes obvious that your dog is a mix or full-bred American Pit Bull Terrier. You run into trouble moving into certain communities, ranging from neighborhoods with homeowners associations, apartment complexes, even your insurance company is placing regulations on you all

Are the Best Breed of Dog! Did you ever wonder what the overall best breed of dog is? Although there are many breeds of dogs, I think pugs are the greatest. They are a specific breed of dog that originated from china, they are funny and smart. They have a lifespan of 12-15 years (average). Also they are considered to be in the toy section of dogs but are said to be the biggest toy dog out of all of the dogs says the American Kennel Club (A.K.C). One reason I think pugs are the best breed is that they

From the many existing breeds of dogs, some of which are often used as a pet for example Bulldog, Corgi, Husky, Beagle, and others. But who would have thought, if it turns out there are some dog breeds that have a fantastic sale price. The dogs are even included in the category's most expensive dog in the world. Here are 8 of the most Expensive Dog Breeds in The World: 1. Tibetan Mastiff ($1.9 million) Tibetan Mastiff is a dog that originated from Tibet and Central Asia region. Tibetan Mastiff looks

allergic to dogs, the Goldendoodle or Groodle is the perfect fit for you! This lovable and playful breed is a cross between a Poodle and a Golden Retriever. Ready to learn more? Here are some amazing facts about Goldendoodles: Goldendoodles Are Considered Newbies Did you know Goldendoodles are a relatively new dog breed? They first appeared in North America and Australia in the 1990s after breeders realized a larger poodle hybrid would appeal to people who wanted a bigger hypoallergenic dog. This

Introduction The kennel club states that 30-60% of canis familiaris (Dogs) in the United Kingdom are overweight (The Kennel Club, 2017). Nutrient requirements vary dependent on the species, the breed of the species makes a huge impact on the requirements (Thomason, 2013). Many Toy breed dogs have a different requirement to what working dogs would have, as they are biologically diverse (Sanderson, 2016). Furthermore, they will vary on age, sex, life stage, illness/disease, pregnant or lactating animal

into groups which man created. In each group are dogs that have been breed for a specific use to help man do a job faster, easier, and more efficiently. “Every breed is assigned to one of seven groups, based on the uses for which the breeds were originally developed” (AKC.org). Mans’ best friend has been categorized into the: Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding, and Sporting Groups.      The Hound Group contains such popular dogs as the Basset Hound,

Carol Bailey had always wanted a dog. Every year she asked her dad if their family could finally get a dog. He had always refused, describing the pain that you go through when they inevitably pass away. When she was in eighth grade, after years of asking, her father finally caved in. The Baileys decided to get a golden retriever from a breeder in town. They went together and picked out a dog to buy. Before the dog was old enough to be picked up by the Baileys, it died from an unknown cause. The breeder

While I love the stray, mixed breed dog (always appreciative of what you offer them in a home) as well as the pure breed dogs I have owned such as Poodles, German Shepherds, Pekingese, and Yorkshire Terriers, it is the SHIH TZU (pronounced SHEET-sue) that has made the biggest impression on me; an impression that guarantees that I will always maintain at least one of this breed in my home at all times. If there is a more adorable puppy body on the planet than the Shih Tzu, I have not seen it. Golden

Dog Breed Specific Legislation Imagine someone has just moved to a different town and the townspeople decide that the person that just came to town is a threat, so the town creates rules that say the new person is not allowed to do certain things or go to certain places. This is how I suspect the following dog breeds feel nowadays: Pit Bull, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Jack Russell Terrier, Spaniel, Collie, Saint Bernard, and Labrador Retriever. A lot of people feel strongly for our furry friends