Dog Breeds
Choosing an Australian Shepherd -- When looking for which dog breed to choose for your family, there are always several issues to take into consideration. Jesse and Harley, who are brother and sister, are the first Australian shepherd dogs we’ve had in our family, and I must say, I am very impressed by this breed of dog.
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Boxer Dog Information -- Any provider of boxer dog information will start with their enthusiastic love of life. A boxer starts the day just waiting to play. Chase a ball? And off it goes. No time for it? It'll romp and run and play by itself--outside--or sit by a window and watch the world go by until a favourite family member comes up the walk. Friend to man, faithful and watchful, and the champion of kids. This breed is a favourite for frolics in the sun and cuddling inside in the winter.
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Does Your Boston Terrier Want To Be With You? -- This may come as a surprise...but if the tables were turned, and the Boston Terrier could choose his owner, would he have chosen you?
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History of Bichon Frise -- The Bichon is descended from the Barbet or Water Spaniel. The Bichons were divided into four categories: Bichon Maltais, Bichon Bolognais, Bichon Havanais, and Bichon Teneriffe. Which all originated in the Mediterranean.
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Labrador Retrievers: Beloved Companion and Therapy Dogs -- By far the most common use of today's Labrador is as a home companion, a role at which he excels. Surprisingly, the Labrador Retriever was rarely kept strictly as a house pet until several decades after the breed's introduction to the United States.
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Rottweiler FAQs -- The Rottweiler is a large, powerful dog and along with ownership comes much responsibility. Rottweilers require extensive socialization from an early age. Are you willing to carry your puppy for several months, (he shouldn't be walking in public places until he is fully immunized at around 16-20 weeks), exposing him to the sights, sounds and people he will encounter as an adult? Because of their size and strength, obedience training for your Rottweiler is a must. Weekly group classes for 6 to 12 months is generally considered a minimum. Rottweilers are "people" dogs.
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Rottweiler Historical Facts -- Driving cattle was Rottweilers main historic function.. Rottweilers had another historic job besides driving cattle to the butcher. It is the same job that the Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs and Bernese Mountain Dogs, also in the Working group, are best known for. You see, like their Swiss cousins, Rottweilers are drovers that were also used as draft dogs for centuries.
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AKC Rottweiler Standard -- The ideal Rottweiler is a medium large, robust and powerful dog, black with clearly defined rust markings. His compact and substantial build denotes great strength, agility and endurance. Dogs are characteristically more massive throughout with larger frame and heavier bone than bitches. Bitches are distinctly feminine, but without weakness of substance or structure.
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The Keeshond: Intelligent and Affectionate Companion Dog -- The Keeshond (plural is Keeshonden) is an extremely affectionate dog that tends to get along wonderfully with people and with other pets in the household. They are a medium sized dog, weighing about thirty-five to forty-five pounds and stand at seventeen to eighteen inches tall.
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Medical Conditions Affecting Large Breed Dogs -- There are many ailments and conditions that are more prevalent in large breed dogs. Until further medical studies can be conducted and a pattern of inheritance established for these ailments and conditions, dogs that have a risk for these diseases will be said to have breed predisposition.
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