The cavalier King Charles spaniel is a genetically modified small spaniel that is classed as a toy dog by ‘the kennel club’. Being a very popular small breed, it has a silky smooth coat and a smooth undocked tail. This breed is generally considered a friendly family dog, however require a lot of human interaction. History The king Charles spaniels originates from small toy dog spaniels that was bought to Scotland in 1500s from continental Europe and became a must have lap dog for families,…
How smart are Aussies? Australian Shepherds are best known for their ability to work under various conditions. They are smart, focused and they are extremely good at following instructions – but only if you are prepared to keep him or her busy with dog sports and a number of physical activities. If you are ready to put time and effort into keeping your Aussie occupied to his or her satisfaction, you’ll see just how intelligent the dog breed is. Here are five proofs that demonstrate just about…
I can understand why some people are afraid of pit bulls and feel there should be restrictions on them (Ethos, appealing to audience). There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the breed that give them a terrible reputation. They are labeled as aggressive and vicious because of how they look and reports of their attacks, which are talked about and given more press attention than any other breed. While some people have a point that pit bulls are more inherently mean and dangerous than…
cities because they are known for fighting and biting. What many people do not know, though, is that a dog is taught to be mean. It does not matter if it is a Chihuahua or if it is a pit bull, they can be taught to fight, or they can be taught to be a service animal. There should never be a ban on any breed of dog, whether it is a golden retriever or if it is a pit bull. Breed specific legislation, or BSL, is the term for laws that either regulate or ban certain dog breeds in an effort to…
Pit Bulls Expository Essay You Probably have heard that Pit Bulls are a fierce, eerie type of dog, right? But are Pit Bulls really as bad as you thought? Pit Bulls can be family pets. There is so much information about them that you probably don't know. They had a bad history to them but they've made big improvements of the years. Now they can be great family dogs with the correct training and care. There are many facts that you probably don't know about Pit Bulls. In their first year of…
Despite their rather grumpy and slightly fierce appearance, Bulldogs are one of the gentlest dog breeds in the world. But don't let that fool you, Bulldogs are also the most common dog breed in the world to get sick or die fast if not taken care of. They can easily get overheated and they have a lot of health issues. As with other short nosed breeds, it is necessary to keep a observant eye on your Bulldog in hot weather. Keep them in a air conditioned house with clean, refreshing water. Lots of…
Did you know that Queensland heelers were a crossing with the dingo (Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia)? Particularly, one should understand its general appearance, characteristics, color, size, health, and living environment. There is many other interesting facts to learn about this individual dog breed. Queensland heelers primarily originated from Australia in the 19th century. This breed were first bred in 1840. They were first known for being a work dog, then was known for a…
The domestic dog (Canis familiaris) was the first animal species to be domesticated by humans. They were tamed from Eurasian gray wolves (Canis lupus), and genetic studies revealed that this domestication could have occurred up to 40,000 years ago. There are many theories to how humans began taming wolves. One theory was that wolves began following people around in order to more easily acquire food and that the ‘tamer’ wolves were kept as pets. As people began acquiring these wolves they began…
Dogs help sick or disabled people by becoming a service dog. A service dog is a type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental illnesses, seizure disorder, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Dogs have long been used to help…
Throughout the world, cattle breeders use a number of methods to manage the breeding of livestock. These methods are used to retain desired qualities in both beef and dairy cattle. One of the most prominent methods is known as line breeding. This practice is used over a large span of time, in order to insure desired qualities are retained over a number of generations. When used properly over a great number of years, qualities can be maintained indefinitely. The process involves keeping a genetic…