The Landscape Artist
Some dogs can be incredibly destructive in the backyard digging up the lawn, chewing on plants and trees, and uprooting the garden. These behaviors can have several different sources. First of all, if your dog likes to uproot plants, don't let her watch you dig holes and plant new plants. After all, if you can do it, why can't she Also, those new plants probably have good smelling dirt in their pots, most likely with some bone meal or manure. That's an invitation to a dog, Come dig here Dogs...
Long Hair or Short Slick or Fuzzy
Coat types originally developed as a means of protecting the dog. Terriers, with their tough, wiry coats, were better able to fit through tight places and withstand battles with rats and other vermin. Herding dogs with medium-length coats would be protected from briars and brambles, as well as bad weather, yet would not be burdened by too heavy a coat. Sled dogs with a thick double coat could withstand the coldest of temperatures and continue to work hard, pulling sleds in the snow. Although a...
Erect Ears and Phalene Ears
he origins of the Papillon French for butterfly go back centuries in Europe. Papillons were the darlings of royalty in France, Italy, Spain, and even Poland as early as the 1500s. Marie Antoinette was a Papillon owner, as were Madame Pompadour, Louis XIV, and numerous other notables. Dogs looking very similar to today's Papillons are in works of the old Masters, including Boucher, Fragonard, Watteau, Rubens, and other artists. Henry III was so infatuated with his dogs that he named the breed...
Personalities and Activity Levels
One of the keys to a successful relationship with a dog is to try to match your personality and activity level with that of a dog breed. If you are a calm, quiet person, nothing is more annoying than a dog bouncing up and down, barking, and begging you to do something all the time. Although some differences in personality and activity levels can be good a dog slightly more active and extroverted than you may get you outside more too many differences are frustrating and aggravating. These breeds...
About the Author
iz Palika has been writing professionally since 1985, when she was first published in Dog Fancy magazine. Since then she has written more than 50 books, more than 1,000 magazine articles and columns, and has been called as an expert resource many times, including for Good Morning, America. She has been published in Dog Fancy, Dog World, Cats, Cat Fancy, AKC Gazette, and other pet publications, as well as Newsweek, The Saturday Evening Post, and Women First. Her books include KISS Guide to...
Griffon Venden
hat a name Petit means small, Basset means low to the ground, Griffon means wire-coated, and Vendeen refers to the region in France where the breed originated. This is an old breed that was and still is used in the rough terrain of Vend e, France, to hunt small game. This breed called the PBGV stands 13 to 15 inches tall and weighs between 25 and 40 pounds. The head is long, the eyes are large and dark, and the ears are dropped, narrow, fine, and folded. The muscular body is longer than the dog...
Smooth Coat and Rough Coat 1
he Jagd Terrier, also known as the German Hunt Terrier, was created in Germany in the early 1900s. At the time, terriers were very popular in Great Britain and Europe, but Germany did not have an effective native hunting terrier. So the black and tan fell terriers who were not good hunters were crossed with Fox Terriers excellent hunters , and the offspring were selectively bred to create a black and tan, versatile hunting terrier. In Germany, the breed hunts fox and boar in the U.S., it hunts...
Flyball
Flyball is a popular sport that combines running and jumping, two things dogs excel at, with tennis balls, every dog's favorite toy This is a team sport, with two teams of dogs running and jumping along side each other. The dog leaves his owner, jumps over four hurdles, then jumps on the side of a wall, triggering a mechanism that throws out a tennis ball. The dog grabs the ball, turns back and returns to his owner over all the hurdles. The team that gets all its dogs over the course first...
Living with a Dog
In chapter 2, we discussed where your puppy or new dog should sleep ideally, in her crate in your bedroom. Not only can you hear her should she need to go outside, you will also be giving her eight hours of closeness to you. It's a great time for bonding even if you are not consciously doing anything. We also talked about where the puppy should eat either in her crate or in a quiet corner of the kitchen. She needs peace and quiet to eat she shouldn't be worried about anyone messing with her...
Spaniel 1
e English Springer Spaniel shares its heritage with the English Cocker Spaniel in fact, at one time, they were the same breed. The English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association states that in the 1800s, In a litter of Spaniel puppies, the smaller dogs would hunt woodcocks and were called cockers. The larger puppies in the litter were used to flush the game and were therefore called springers. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Springers and Cockers were finally recognized as two different...
Grooming Tools
If you go to your local pet store and walk down the grooming supplies aisle, you might be overwhelmed by all the tools and products. There are combs, rakes, and brushes of all sizes and styles, scissors, clippers, shedding blades, and more. Then there are all different kinds of shampoos and conditioners. Grooming dogs is big business, and all these supplies support the industry. You don't need all that to get started, though. Listed below are some basic tools, along with a description of how...
The Wastes Dogs Leave Behind
Picking up what your dog leaves behind is simply the act of a responsible dog owner. Bailey, an English Springer Spaniel pictured with Cayla Horn , owned by Kelly Rodrigues. Picking up what your dog leaves behind is simply the act of a responsible dog owner. Bailey, an English Springer Spaniel pictured with Cayla Horn , owned by Kelly Rodrigues. Dog urine and feces can be unsightly, cause odor problems, and, in some cases, even be a part of disease transmission. Feces not picked up can attract...
Tolling Retriever
he Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever or Toller originated in Nova Scotia in the early 1800s. The breed tolls or lures ducks within shooting range of the hunter by playing along the shore. Once the ducks have been shot, the dog then retrieves the birds. Tollers stand between 17 and 21 inches tall and weigh 40 to 55 pounds. The head is wedge-shaped, the eyes are almond-shaped, and the eye color either blends in with the coat or is dark. The ears are dropped and frame the face. The body is...
Body Language
Your dog has complex body language. The movements, postures, and positions of his head, ears, eyes, mouth, tongue, tail, and entire body can convey a variety of meanings. For example, a dog standing tall yet relaxed, with upright ears, open mouth, relaxed tongue, and wagging tail, exudes Bowing is a play invitation that can be given to canine or human playmates. Sandstorm November Rain JC, CGC, a Saluki, owned and bred by Kathy Morton. confidence without aggression. Each body part, alone or...
panish Water Dog
he Spanish Water Dog, or Perro de Agua Espanol, is a versatile, ancient breed found on the Iberian Peninsula. For centuries, this breed was used to herd goats and sheep, but it is also a water retriever. These dogs stand 17 to 19.5 inches tall and weigh between 30 and 50 pounds. The head is strong, with a slightly flat skull, hazel to chestnut colored eyes, and dropped ears. The body is slightly longer than tall, with a deep chest, and a docked or naturally bobbed tail. The coat is curly and...
tumpy Tail Cattle Dog
tumpy Tail Cattle Dogs, also known as ----' Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs, are usually simply referred to as Stumpies. This Australian breed originated in the 1800s from a cross between dingos and the Smithfield Collie. It is a close relation to the Australian Cattle Dog. For most of this breed's history, performance, working instinct, and stamina were much more important than appearance. Most Stumpies stand between 17 and 20 inches tall and weigh between 35 and 50 pounds. The ears are...
ppenzeller Sennenhunde
he Appenzeller Sennenhunde, or Appenzeller, is one of four related Swiss breeds. The other three are the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, the Bernese Mountain Dog, and the Entlebucher. The breed was, and still is, a livestock guardian, draft dog, and versatile farm dog. This is a medium to large dog, standing 19 to 23 inches tall and weighing between 50 and 60 pounds. He has a broad head, small dark eyes, and dropped ears. His body is powerful, with a deep chest and well-muscled shoulders. The tail...
Munsterlander Pointer
'n Germany, where the Small Munsterlander Pointer originated, the breed is known as the Kleiner Munsterlander. This breed has been known as a versatile hunting dog for more than 500 years. These dogs were owned by the common people who used them to point, track, and retrieve game for the dinner table. Small Munsterlanders stand 19 to 22 inches tall and weigh 35 to 55 pounds. They have brown eyes and dropped ears. The body is longer than it is tall, and the tail is of medium length. The...
Smooth Coat and Plush Coat
he Shiloh Shepherd breed was founded by Tina Barber as a means of preserving the old type German Shepherd Dog. Barber is the President of the Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club of America and, through this group, attempts to guide the breed's continuing development. However, there has been considerable controversy within the breed, and other organizations were founded in competition with hers. With multiple organizations representing the breed, the standards vary. Under the American Rare Breed...
elgian Sheepdog
he Belgian Sheepdog is one of four breeds that make up the Belgian Shepherd family. The breed can credit its existence to Nicolas Rose, who established the first known kennel of the breed. His foundation pair, Picard d'Uccle and Petite, can be found in the lineage of most Belgian Shepherds today. These are superb working dogs. The breed has a very distinct look. All black or with just a touch of white on the forechest , the dog stands tall, with head up and with pricked ears. The coat is...
Black Mouth Cur Registries
he term cur has a negative connotation for some people perhaps they believe it means a mixed-breed dog or a bad dog. Curs originated in rural America, primarily in the South, and were bred specifically to do a job. They were most often mixed-breed dogs, and in most cases no attention was paid to breed these were working dogs. However, over time, some have evolved into breeds that now breed true. The Black Mouth Cur is a medium-sized to large dog, 16 to 25 inches tall and weighing between 50...
Mountain Dog
he Bernese Mountain Dog, also known as the Berner Sennenhund, is one of four breeds under the umbrella known as the Swiss Mountain Dogs. The other breeds are the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, the Entlebucher Sennenhund, and the Appenzeller Sennenhund. All four share the distinctive tricolor markings, but the Bernese is the only one with a long coat. The Berner is an old breed in Switzerland her ancestors were brought to the region by Roman soldiers 2,000 years ago and throughout her history has...
Sheepdog 1
he Polish Tatra Sheepdog, or Polski Owczarek Podhalanski, is a very old livestock guardian dog from the Tatra Mountains of Poland. The breed probably shares some ancestry with mastiff breeds that came to Europe from Asia. The breed almost disappeared during World War II. These big white mountain dogs stand between 23 and 27 inches tall and weigh 110 to 150 pounds. The head is broad with a long muzzle, the eyes are dark, and the ears are dropped. The body is slightly longer than tall, and the...
ntlebucher Sennenhund
he Entlebucher Sennenhund, also called the Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Entlebucher Cattle Dog, is the smallest of the group of four Swiss dogs that includes the Bernese Mountain Dog, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and Appenzeller. The breed was a herding dog and guardian for livestock, people, and farms. This breed is medium-sized, standing 16 to 20 inches tall and weighing between 50 and 75 pounds. The muzzle is long, the eyes are dark and small, and the ears dropped. The tail is often a natural...
Boerboel
he South African Boerboel is a versatile breed with a long history as a hunter and guardian, with ancient roots going back to dogs that came with immigrants to South Africa, primarily in the 1600s and 1700s. They definitely have some Mastiff ancestry, but a variety of other breeds were also used. This is a large breed that stands between 22 and 30 inches tall with a heavy boned muscular body in proportion to her height. The head is broad and muzzle wide, and the ears are dropped. The back is...
B ullmastiff
' n the late 1800s, strong, protective dogs were used to protect England's large estates from poachers. When the old English Bulldogs were crossed with the Old English Mastiff, the result was a dog who could remain quiet as poachers approached and then take the poachers down and hold them until help arrived. Because most poaching happened at night, the breed was also known as the Gamekeeper's Night Dog. The Bullmastiff is an imposing dog, giving the impression of great strength. Standing 24 to...
Coonhound
e Black and Tan Coonhound has a long history dating back to early England. Descended from the Bloodhound which was known as the St. Hubert Hound and the Talbot Hound, the ancestors of today's Black and Tan were treasured as early as the 11th century. In the United States, the Black and Tan was bred both for her distinctive color and her ability to hunt raccoons and opossums. She is not limited to small game, however. The breed has also been used to trail larger game, including deer, bears, and...
Verbal Communications
Dogs are very verbal creatures. They whine, warble, howl, bark, and growl to communicate with one another and with us. We don't even have words to describe many of their sounds. An Australian Shepherd male named Riker makes a sound that can only be mimicked a woo woo woo. Riker found that this sound made his owner laugh, and when she laughed, she paid attention to him. So, he uses it Sounds vary from breed to breed and among individuals. The howl of northern breeds is quite different from the...
Erect Ears and Dropped Ears
he Mi-Ki can trace his roots to the Papillon, Japanese Chin, and Maltese, although there may also be some other small companion breeds in this breed. Bred strictly for companionship, the Mi-Ki is not yet recognized, but the International Mi-Ki Registry says, Through a strict breeding program, including DNA profiling through the United Kennel Club, Inc. , we are developing and refining the Mi-Ki into a new 'Made in the USA' pure breed. The International Mi-Ki Registry's official breed standard...
Cockapoo
American Cockapoo Club www.americancockapooclub.org Cockapoo Club of America www.cockapooclub.com www.cockapooclub.com ccapagesgen ccacockapoo_rescue.htm National Association of Professional Cockapoo Breeders rescue and placement www.napcb.org breederdirectory.htm www.cockapoos.com nacrhome.html
Conformation Competition
The American Kennel Club AKC , United Kennel Club UKC , Canadian Kennel Club CKC , and other registries award championship titles to purebred dogs who successfully compete in their dog shows. The requirements for each registry's competitions vary, but basically the dogs must compete against other dogs of the same breed. Judges choose the dog s who, on that day, best represent all that is correct about the breed according to the breed standard. The standard is a description of the breed usually...
lapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
lthough often confused with the American Bulldog, this is a separate breed. The breed originated in the American south in the 1800s as a plantation dog. As the large plantations disappeared, so did the breed. Ms. Lana Lou Lane, a third-generation owner of the breed, has worked with the Animal Research Foundation to save the breed from extinction. Alapahas have definite bulldog characteristics and should convey an aura of nobility and pride, hence the blue blood name. They stand 20 to 25 inches...
Miniature Medium and Standard Fleece Coat and Wool Coat
Registries Australian Labradoodle Association, Australian Labradoodle Club of America Occupation Companion, service dog Size Mini 14 to 16 in tall 15 to 25 lbs Medium 17 to 20 in tall 30 to 45 lbs Standard 21 to 24 in tall 50 to 65 lbs Longevity 12 to 14 years Exercise Most are active, but exercise needs vary Training Needs vary Grooming Moderate he Labradoodle originated in Australia when a school for training dogs for the vision-impaired received a request for a dog from a woman whose husband...
Canine Diseases and Vaccinations
Canine diseases are among the biggest threats to your dog's health. Many of these diseases are fatal to the dog who comes down with them, and prior to the introduction of effective vaccinations, thousands of dogs died each year because of these diseases. Other diseases are not usually fatal but can cause serious health problems. If veterinary medicine isn't confusing enough for most dog owners, now you have even more choices to make. Many veterinarians now practice alternative medicine,...
PuppyProofing Your House
Your house is going to be a source of amazing things to your puppy. Puppies explore the world with their noses, followed shortly thereafter by their mouths. Things get sniffed over really well and then, if they smell appealing, are tasted. Unfortunately, your puppy is not going to have any idea what is good for him and what isn't, nor will he know what is valuable to you, so it's up to you to make your house as safe as possible for him and to prevent these kinds of accidents from occurring. To...
Do You Have Time for a Dog
If you have never owned a dog, at least as an adult, you may not understand how much time a dog requires. Dogs are companion animals that means they are happiest while spending time with their Adding a dog to your family is a big commitment. Make sure you think through your decision and have agreement from everyone in the family. Bella, a Labrador Retriever, pictured with owners Kyle and Amy Gallagher. Adding a dog to your family is a big commitment. Make sure you think through your decision...
Leslie Engen Ariel Woodruff
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