In the early 1600s, a spitz type breed was developed - the Norrbottenspets. This breed is also known as Nordic Spitz and Pohjanpystykorva in its country of origin. This ancient breed was honored by being named as the national dog of Sweden. Highly valued for its great endurance, this breed was claimed by Sweden and Finland as their own. The dog is rather small but it has a well muscled compact body.
A Norrbottenspets square shaped body is thickly covered with…
Written on August 18, 2010 | Posted in
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A big cattle dog running at lightning speed between the herd to bring a runaway back would certainly make an astounding impression. The intelligent dog has the aggressive personality vital to an excellent herding dog. The square shaped muscular body is covered with short sleek fur that can be grey, brindled or fawn in color. Unlike other herders, this dog has a larger body but the size is not an impediment that cause the dog to be less agile. In…
Written on August 8, 2010 | Posted in
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Choosing the best dog breeds to adapt at your cozy home or to take for hunting can be a daunting question; especially if you haven t adapted a dog before. Children are the ones who are almost always interested in adapting a dog but little do they know about dog breeds that are friendlier and suitable for home fronts and those dog breeds that are not.
It is a known common fact that some dog breeds tend to become jealous towards children…
Written on July 25, 2010 | Posted in
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The most trusted dog breeds in the country for many years have been found from American Kennel club breeds, or commonly known as “AKC breeds”. With the increasing interest to have a dog by their side many Americans blindly go for sales shops to buy their pets regardless if it is an American Eskimo puppy or hunting dog. Provided that the pet shop is well known this option is not considered as bad. But with “ACK breeds” you are well assured that…
Written on June 28, 2010 | Posted in
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“Toy” dogs were often bred in the past to facilitate the life of the richer dog owners in society. They were owned by the affluent and were seen as status symbols and a luxury item despite their apparent lack of purpose. However, nowadays they have become a fashion statement for all social classes rich and poor, celebrities far and wide. Indeed, entire sites are now being created devoted to the canine preferences of our favourite celebs, and these can have…
Written on April 15, 2010 | Posted in
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3 easy to teach dog tricks
To teach your dog tricks even easy ones you need to have some small reward treats, be in a quiet suitable place and keep the training sessions to 10 - 15 minutes or your dog will start to get board, remember when he gets something right lots of praise and a reward treat, just be careful not to get him over excited or he will loose concentration.
Getting your dog to give you his paw, first get…
Written on October 22, 2008 | Posted in
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Tips for training your puppies
All of us dream of parenting the perfect dog, a pup that is a CGC or canine good citizen and is well behaved and dependable at all times. Well dreams do come true if the training is done with care and dedication. Remember pups learn from day one and need to be taught what is right, what is wrong, and proper socialization.
Pups are like children, they need constant supervision and training. Training a pup need not be…
Written on October 22, 2008 | Posted in
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A Dog in One Pack- Jack Russell Terrier
We basically want to find companions who would give us most of the benefits we think we need. Well, if you are looking for a dog breed that is somewhat a one-in-package pal, you might find Jack Russell Terriers interesting enough.
This dog has a history that is somehow loomed to give rise to the breed.
It was said that the breeder of this dog, a young Theologian student of Oxford University named John Russell once…
Written on October 17, 2008 | Posted in
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A Glimpse on the Various Terrier dog breeds
Whatever your dog preference is, you are sure to find terrier dogs among the candidates for a pal. You’ll get energy you want with little grooming and added wit.
Basically bred for hunting and killing vermin, Terrier dogs are now known to offer wide spectrum of features and characters that you might find lovable. They are not as cuddly as toy dogs (while there are some terrier dogs in the toy and companion dog…
Written on October 17, 2008 | Posted in
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“Hybrid” dog – Isn’t that just another word for Mutt?
Every day we hear more about the new “hybrid” dogs, or “designer” dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new “breed of dog.”
Of course they’re cute! All puppies are! Should you pay hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of dollars for one? Certainly not! The offspring of a mating between two purebred dogs of different breeds is a mongrel, a mutt. And if…
Written on October 14, 2008 | Posted in
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