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The History And Origin Of The Mastiff Dog Breed

May 21, 2010

Mastiffs in one form or another have been around since before written history began. Carvings from the Babylonian palace of Ashurbanipal (these carvings are on display in the British Museum) show large Mastiff-type dogs hunting lions in the desert near the Tigris River.

Mastiffs as war dogs

Phoenician merchants introduced the Mastiff to ancient Britain in the [...]

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Bad Dog? The Rottweiler Reputation

May 11, 2010

The modern day Rottweiler dog breed developed in Rottweil, Germany and is named for that city. The breed had experienced a decline in popularity in the 1800s so much that only one Rottweiler was shown in the Heilbronn, Germany dog show in 1882. In 1901, a Rottweiler Club was formed in Germany and by 1935 [...]

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Famous West Highland White Terriers

May 9, 2010

With a friendly temperament, high energy disposition, and beautiful white coat, it is no surprise that the West Highland White Terrier has become the most popular terrier in the world. Their handsome good looks and excellent temperaments have allowed Westies to become famous actors on television and in films, and become models for various applications, [...]

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Weimaraner Dog Breed Profile

May 9, 2010

Description: The Weimaraner is a fairly large, athletic hunting dog. The dog will be found to be 24 to 27 inches at the shoulder and the bitch 22 to 25 inches. The Weimaraner weighs between 50 and 70 pounds, depending on sex. The tail of the Weimaraner is generally docked (as is the practice with [...]

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Is An Australian Shepherd Puppy The Right Choice For Me And My Family?

May 7, 2010

The Australian Shepherd is a working sheep and farm dog that might do quite poorly in an apartment. They are vigorous dogs with high intelligence that were bred to think and work. They require at the least, a properly fenced in enclosure and at the best, a farm to run and work. They form strong [...]

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The Doberman Pinscher – Intelligent, Intense And Affectionate

April 28, 2010

The Doberman pinscher is an extremely popular dog today as it is an affectionate, intelligent and loyal pet. This sleek, intense breed gets its name from the German tax collector who originated the breed – Louis Dobermann. Developed in the 1860s, the Doberman is a mix of German pinchers, Greyhounds, English Greyhounds, Rottweilers [...]

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The Australian Shepherd And Facts You Need To Know

April 23, 2010

The Australian Shepherd is a working sheep and farm dog that might do quite poorly in an apartment. They are vigorous dogs with high intelligence that were bred to think and work. They require at the least, a properly fenced in enclosure and at the best, a farm to run and work.

They form strong [...]

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A Little Bit About The Pomeranian

April 14, 2010

This is dog is occasionally referred to as the Miniature Spitz dog or European Spitz. In its native land of Germany it is the smallest member of the German Spitz group. The Pomeranian is also sometimes called the German Spitz in Germany.
In Germany the Pomeranian was bred to its present size in Pomeranian during the [...]

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The Australian Shepherd And Information You Should Know

April 9, 2010


The Australian Shepherd is a member of the Herding Dog Group. A medium sized dog known for his herding and guarding abilities. He is very family loyal and very intelligent. This dog needs a great deal of exercise, mental and physical. Could the Aussie be the right dog breed for you? Choosing the right breed [...]

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Collie Puppy Facts And Information

March 28, 2010


The television series “Lassie” made Lassie the beloved symbol for Collies in America. Your new Collie puppy won’t measure up to the wonder dog, but you’ll most likely find him a wonderful family dog.

The Family Protector

The Collie was originally bred to herd sheep, and still has a strong protective instinct, which makes them an excellent [...]

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The Vizsla Breed As A Retriever And Pointer

March 28, 2010


The Magyars were the first people to document the Vizsla breed being used in pointing and retrieving efforts during hunting. The Magyars were a culture who had to defend themselves against predators and ensured their existence by using animals in defense. The Vizsla breed is named for the Hungarian word meaning “pointer,” the dogs are [...]

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The Golden Retriever Background And Information you Need To Know

March 24, 2010


The history of the Golden Retriever dates back to the 1800s. Lord Tweedmouth of Scotland bred the first documented Golden Retrievers in the British Isles. The Tweed Water Spaniel, a breed now extinct, along with the Irish Setter, Newfoundland, and Bloodhound was used to create the Golden Retriever of today. Golden Retrievers were bred to [...]

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Pug Dogs Information – What are Pug Dogs?

March 21, 2010


Pug dogs are great all around dog breeds, distinguished canine and the cutuest, most lovable dog out there! Pug Dogs are small sized “Toy” Dog, tiny little-built and sweet-natured breed that are so named because of its habit of staring in the air looking clueless even for it’s pug owners.

 

By nature, Pugs are companion dogs, [...]

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Dog Training – How To Train Your Labrador Retriever

March 15, 2010

Labrador Retrievers are the most popular breed in America. Learn how to train your lab in this video. Don’t forget to rate this video, leave comments and subscribe to my channel. You can also get my FREE ebook “101 Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Behavior” at: www.amazingdogtrainingman.com

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History and Origin of Miniature Schnauzers

March 9, 2010


The Miniature Schnauzer is an affectionate, small robust with squarely proportioned shape. It is believed that the German Terrier, Wolfspitz, and black Poodle are the dog breeds that possibly have took part in the first evolution of the Miniature Schnauzer. This breed was nurtured by means of breeding the Standard Schnauzer with several small dogs [...]

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Mastiff Dog – A History Course

March 5, 2010


The Mastiff Dog has because of links to history a very long and storied tradition. Right around the sixth century or so Phoenician merchants introduced the mastiff dog into the Britain colonies. The mastiff dog was also utilized by the ancient Celts in battle. They found a major asset of the mastiff dog to be [...]

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Poodle Is As Poodle Does

March 2, 2010


I read the phrase in the title somewhere, and even though it is a blatant rip off of a line from Forest Gump, I thought it was a pretty appropriate way to describe the world’s oldest water retriever, circus performer and truffle hunter.
Poodles are lively and active dogs, are very loyal and absolutely love (crave?) [...]

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Akita Breed – Everything You Need to Know

February 26, 2010

The Akita breed has gotten exceedingly popular over the years, ever since it was first introduced to the United States. Originally from northern Japan, Akitas were loved for their beautiful coats, royal disposition and sheer strength.
They were owned by aristocrats and noble people in Japan for that same reason, due to their number of [...]

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American Staffordshire Terrier Dog Breed Interesting Facts

February 22, 2010


In the days when pit fighting was an accepted “sport” in the country of Great Britain and later in America, Pitbulls of various origins were the dogs of choice for this activity.

To a large extent, the original “bulldog” was one of the foundation breeds of dogs of this type. One of the functions of [...]

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