The origin of the mascots goes back to the prehistoric times, in the beginnings of the domestication of animals. In the case of dogs and cats, from the capture of wild puppies it was arrived at the present selection of races, so moved away of the original species. The rest of species has their particular history, some from very old, others in the present. Many of the used species as mascots are the product of selective young by means of which have developed characteristic new. Continue Reading »
admin on September 3rd 2007 in General
A dog which we enjoyed good health can live up to 20 years, or even more, the dog more longevity than knows itself arrived at the 29 years. The average longevity varies much based on the race, and oscillates between 8 to 15 years; the small races usually live more than great and the giant ones. The health of the dog is related to its type of life (balanced feeding, physical exercise, education), mainly during the periods of greater vulnerability: growth, gestation, breast-feeding, work, oldness. A great dog increases the same weight in less of a year than a man in 18. The causes of the diseases are multiple and they are due to consult with a veterinarian. Continue Reading »
admin on September 1st 2007 in General
The dogs commonly are valued by their intelligence. Canine intelligence is the ability of a dog to learn, to think and to solve problems. The trainers of dogs, the masters and the investigators do not agree themselves in a method to prove canine intelligence as he exists for the humans. Certain races, like “Border Collies” and “Golden Retrievers”, are in general easier to train with respect to others as the sleigh and hunting dogs. Still the dog more introvert, distracted and loose can more easily obey to the training that, for example, a cat. Continue Reading »
admin on August 30th 2007 in General
The term “cuccioloâ€[Italian] comes generically indicated in order to define the animals them to their post-born unripe state, the equivalent of the child in the human being. In Biology, and more general sense, the term “cucciolo†indicates the small of all generically the animals, but it comes used of usual in order to refer to the small of the mammals, and it means “puppy†in English. Continue Reading »
admin on August 30th 2007 in General
Dog food is usually made out of plant or animal materials. Dog food is usually given as a reward, because many people prefer to make their dogs, their own made at home meals. It’s healthier to buy a piece of meat from the grocery and make your own dog food, rather than to buy something more expensive and who knows what that food has inside. Continue Reading »
admin on August 29th 2007 in General
Dogs age seven times a human year. For example four human years equals 36 dog years (cats as well). The dog’s ages depends on many factors, if it’s a large breed, small breed, on which breed, and so on.A giant breed lives between 7-8 years, smaller dog live approximately 15-16 years, and medium sized breeds, typically 10-13 years.Dogs age very similar to humans. The more they grow in age, the more they are prone to serious diseases or even fatal ones, like cancer, smoke. Their bodies are starting to be weak, to loose energy, and become less psychical active. Continue Reading »
admin on August 27th 2007 in General
Although dog fights are illegal in many countries, it is used for placing bets. While the dogs are fighting in blood the people place bets on them. Even dough wolves, were the ancestors of domestic dogs, and that makes them good fighters, it is not a reason for them to fight on payment. And not only dogs that fight, but also dogs that are capable to defend their family, in order to protect humans and can fight wild animals, can considered dog fighting. Continue Reading »
admin on August 11th 2007 in Breeds
The small dog of the prairie, whose scientific name is Cynomys mexicanus, characterizes itself by the peculiar sound that produces, very similar to the bark of a true domestic puppy. It is easy to recognize it, since one is animal plump that reaches up to 1-1,5 kg stays in that weight due to its omnivorous diet, that includes grass, seeds, leaves, stems and roots, and during the summer complements with frogs and other insects. Continue Reading »
admin on August 10th 2007 in Breeds, Dog Training
The dog’s organism looks alike to the human one; it is easy to be studied, and also efficient. Although their organisms are alike, a dog can’t give the disease to a human, the disease is not transferable between the two types. If the dogs are fed too much, or fed with substances such as ice cream, the dog can lead into obesity. Just like humans, they need to consume a number of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, and if that number is passed over, the dogs can lead directly into obesity, and a human diet is not ideal for any dog, because they can die. Continue Reading »
admin on August 10th 2007 in Nutrition, Dog Problems
By dog education one understands training and a straightening of the house dog.. The first step for dog education begins not with the dog, but with his owner, humans. For the education of a dog one needs much patience, time, affection and understanding for the animal. “inserting” benefits the natural behavior of the dog into a firm hierarchical ranking. Belongs to insert the dog as a struggle-lowest member into the “family herd” and intersperse by appropriate consequence this also again and again. Continue Reading »
admin on August 7th 2007 in Dog Training
