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My husband has been training Labrador Retrievers since before we met. He is very good in working with the dogs. Before long I began helping him with field training as well as basic obedience training. We belonged to a retriever club and our dogs took part in the field trial competitions. It was at one of these competitions that I saw a German wirehaired pointer for the first time. The dog stood out for several reasons, the majority of the dogs competing that day were Labrador’s, this was an advanced field trial so there were not that many dogs present, and the German wirehaired pointer has a very unique appearance that is quite different than a Labrador.

I pointed the dog out to my husband and asked what type of breed this was. The breed has the markings and build of German shorthairs, but they are covered in long hairs and also have curly beards and ears. The long hair and beards give the German wirehaired pointers a very unique and comical appearance. This particular dog was liver colored and white. There are also black and white dogs in the breed.

I kenneled the dog that I was field testing that day and approached the owner of the German wirehaired retriever. The dog immediately stood up from its sitting position and barked. The owner quieted the dog and had her sit. He explained that he had brought her to the field trial for socialization training. He said that he had been working with the breed for several years. They are a versatile breed in that they were bred to point, flush and retrieve not only upland game birds, but also water fowl and fur bearing animals.

In Europe the dogs are judged in all these categories.
He said that they are a very loyal and protective dog. Unlike Labrador’s that will approach everyone, the German wirehaired pointer needs to warm to a person first. The owner explained that they are very comical to have around because they are so intuitive and fun loving, yet they have such a serious look about them because of the beard and their distinct eyes. Their eyes are hazel color. Unlike other dogs they look you in the eye as you talk to them or pet them.

My husband and I were so intrigued by this dog that we looked into purchasing a German wirehaired pointer of our own. We had never trained a pointing breed and thought that this would be a fun area to learn. We did not realize that the fur Hunting instinct would be so strong in this breed. After several months of basic obedience training we gave the dog to a game farm to be used in upland game hunting. She was a fun dog and quite a clown, however she stalked our cats every chance she had.

She was also very strong willed and tried to be the top of the pecking order with our other dogs. We decided that the German wirehaired pointer is best trained if they are an only dog, or are with their own breed.

John Pawlett
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My two Vizsla Hunting dogs get homemade dog food twice each day. I mix an adjusted amount with good quality dry kibble.

Homemade dog food can be better than some commercial products. We don’t realize what’s in the food we give our pets. Always inspect the ingredients.

Commercial dog foods can contain preservatives, and are altered by chemical processes that can be unhealthy for dogs. They can also contain processed unknown animal products and fillers that do nothing to contribute to your pet’s health.

To avoid your dogs ingesting unknown dog food ingredients, make your own. Control not only the content, but the quality as well.

Reasons To Consider A Homemade Dog Food

Homemade dog food, your hunting dog will love you

* dog has allergies to food
* persistent skin problems
* gastrointestinal upsets including diarrhea or constipation
* competes in sporting events or working stock and needs strength for endurance
* control of quality and freshness
* nothing processed so food retains all the vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes

Observe your dog to see he is getting his required dog food nutrition.

* shiny coat, illustrious feel
* sparkling eyes
* alert, good energy and activity
* maintain weight without getting fat
* stool firm and consistent

An appropriately balanced dog food recipe contains roughly 40% meat, 30% starch and 30% vegetables.

1. Meat: Any type can be included. Organ meat, such as liver, is particularly healthy for dogs. Bones should be removed as they are a choking hazard. Cook the meat – uncooked meat can contain unhealthy bacteria and possibly parasites.

2. Starch: Most forms are okay – cooked pasta, potatoes, and rice are common choices for homemade dog food.

3. Vegetables: Most types can be used. Do not use onions as they can be toxic. Cook the vegetables – raw veggies can pose a choking hazard.

Recipe For Quick Adult Homemade Dog Food

This recipe will feed a 50 pound adult dog for one day. If your dog in smaller or larger then the 50 pounds, adjust the amount of ingredients. You can cook enough for many days, divide accordingly and freeze the rest. This food has No preservatives, so refrigerate the fresh food for 3 days maximum. The human vitamin supplement Theragran-M Advanced and calcium carbonate (example: Tums) can be found in any pharmacy. Always consult with your veterinarian.

* 5 oz. dark meat chicken or turkey beef or fish
* 2 1/8 cups cooked brown rice
* 1 tsp. corn oil
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 2 pills Theragran-M Advanced (crushed)
* 2100 milligrams calcium carbonate (crushed)

Directions:

1. Cook rice until done.
2. Bake your meat, poultry, or fish choice 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
3. Crush human vitamins and “Tums”.
4. Mix all ingredients.

Pay attention to your dog’s response to the new dog food recipes you use. There may be items they refuse to eat or have reactions to a particular food. Try something else in their place, such as substitute chicken for turkey or rice for potatoes. Be aware for changes in your dog’s behavior, especially things such as excessive scratching. This could indicate an allergy to one of the foods you are using.

Homemade dog food recipes generally cause fewer allergic reactions than commercial brands. Plus, by making dog food recipes at home, you can control the proportion of different ingredients. This can be very important to working and sporting breeds that may require more nutrients for their active lifestyles.

While in the kitchen, why not whip up some dog biscuits. Recipes can be found on the Internet, or try your library. Here is an easy dog biscuit recipe, use it for training or a treat. I have never met a dog who didn’t love his cheese!
Any Cheese Biscuits

* 1 cup all purpose flour
* 1 cup whole wheat flour
* 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or any cheese in the fridge)… dogs Love any type of cheese!
* 2 tbsp. butter
* 3/4 cup milk, lowfat
* grated Parmesan for topping (if you have it on hand)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix all flours and cheese together in a food processor (or by hand, mix well).
3. Add softened butter and milk, mix well.
4. Roll out on a surface to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
5. Cut into shapes, squares is fine.
6. Place on greased baking surface.
7. Bake for 15 to 29 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool and store in refrigerator.

Always check with your Veterinarian before making any changes to your dog’s diet. For any type of dog, homemade dog food is a good choice to ensure they live a long, happy, and healthy life.

Lizzie Novotny
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In this day of designer shoes, bags and clothing, the newest trend is "designer dogs". There are Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, Pugles, Yorkipoos and many more. Did you know the Doberman was one of the first designer dogs?

The Doberman is a dog of German descent, developed by Karl Freidrich Louis Dobermann between 1864 and 1889. Herr Dobermann was a tax collector in Apolda, a German town in the state of Thuringia. He was also in charge of keeping local strays off the street and in the dog pound. Louis Dobermann carried money with him on his tax collecting rounds, and wanted a dog for protection.

Louis Dobermann had an idea for medium sized dog that would appear intimidating. His idea was to base his dog on a terrier since they were, and still are known for speed, coordination and tenacity. Herr Dobermann wanted a dog that was intelligent, easy to train and required little grooming. His position of dog catcher gave him easy access to stray dogs of many breeds. Unfortunately, he did not keep records of what he bred. It is generally thought based on the look and temperament that the Doberman (the spelling changed when the breed came to the states) was based on a combination of several different breeds of dogs.

The following is a list of breeds thought to contribute to the Doberman we know today:

Beauceron- A French breed known as "King of Sheepdogs", popular in Europe. This breed is elegant, powerful and has a fierce Hunting instinct. It is also known as an intelligent dog.

Rottweiler- This breed was included for its size, stamina and tracking ability.

The Old German Pinscher- (now extinct) Known for alertness, aggressiveness, and its black and rust coat.

Weimaraner- This breed is good a tracking, pointing and retrieving. Weimaraners have a stable, protective and affectionate temperament. Well bred Dobermans of today have similar temperaments.

Manchester Terrier- This breed was included for its coat, head shape and rust markings. Manchester Terriers are keenly observant, devoted and loving, but also determined and fearless.

English Greyhound- The Greyhound would have contributed height, stamina and speed.

After Louis Dobermann died, Otto Goeller took over development of the breed. He is credited with refining the Doberman and used the kennel name Thuringen. He also helped determine the standard for the breed in Germany. In 1889 he established the first Doberman Pinscher Club. Herr Goeller and another Doberman breeder, Herr Gorswin of the Groenland Kennel produced several of the most important Dobermans in the breeds history and are the ancestors of modern Dobermans.

The first Dobermans were brought to the United States in approximately 1908. After 1921, the Doberman became more well known as more dogs were brought over from Germany. Because of their loyalty, devotion, confidence and fearlessness, the United States Marine Corps used Dobermans during World War 2. When the United States Marines landed in the South Pacific in 1943, it was the first time the military used dogs in combat. The Doberman was the official war dog of the United States Marines. 2and courageously served in the jungles of the South Pacific alongside the troops. They warned the soldiers of the enemy waiting in ambush or hiding in caves. The Dobermans guarded troops while they slept in foxholes at night saving many lives. These dogs gave their lives protecting the Marines.

In 1993, Dr. William Putney contacted Ray Carlisle, of the United Doberman Club to discuss a War Memorial for the War Dog Cemetery in Guam. They worked together to raise money and commissioned a statue by Susan Bahary. It was erected as a tribute to the working heritage of the Doberman. The statue is a bronze life size replica of a Doberman with the words "Always Faithful" inscribed on the front along with the names of the dogs buried there.

Originally, the Doberman was bred for its aggressiveness as it was used almost exclusively as a working dog, for guarding and protection. Over time, more consideration was given to temperament as Dobermans became more popular as show dogs and family pets. Today the Doberman is frequently used in Search and Rescue and as therapy dogs. Although still true to their breeding as protection dogs, Dobermans are known by their people as "Velcro" dogs because of their desire to be as physically close as possible to family members. A properly trained and well bred Doberman puppy will grow up to be a loyal, loving family member with the ability to protect your family to the point of laying down their lives.

Joseph M. Sabol is a world class doberman breeder. Please go to http://theroadhousedobes.com or to http://petvitamins4u.com for further information

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Joseph Sabol

Earlier, the German Shorthaired Pointer’s tail had to be docked but from 1989 onwards the tail docking was banned. However, with tail injuries becoming a common thing, the Swedish German Pointer Club decided to get deeper into the matter.

It was found out that out of an odd 300 dogs, 81 suffered from tail injuries, which meant 27% of these dogs were affected. The male dogs are always more affected than the female of the species.

The tail injuries occurred mostly during Hunting and the sledding dogs got injured whilst they were being trained.

The kinds of tail injuries that have occurred in the last few years are more or less of the same type, for example:

* Inflamed and infected tails.
* Lameness injuries and water tails
* Bleeding and damaged tail tips
* Broken tails

There were cases when the tail injuries had been so severe that nothing but amputation could save the dog from further harm.

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a heavyset dog with the ability to run fast even on rough terrains.

However, this dog was allowed to be amputated only till the 31st of December 1988, after which docking of the tails had been banned in Sweden.

In the autumn of 1990, 27% of the dogs aged between 1-1.5 yrs suffered from tail injuries and another year later, every third German Pointer had a tail injury and the causes were broken tails and swollen or wounded and bleeding tips that refused to heal.

The occurrence of tail injuries increased until 1991. The severity of the tail injuries is directly proportional to the liveliness of the dogs, the type of terrain they worked in and how much the dogs worked.

These were the observations with regard to the injuries:

* The more the dog is used for difficult work, like the German Pointer, which is used for hunting.
* The more lively and abrupt the dog, the male of the species being more prone to getting hurt.
* The more difficult the terrain the dog works in.

However, it has been decided upon, that docking the tails of these dogs, soon after their birth is now an absolute necessity.

Nancy Richards

DogBarkings.com

DESCRIPTION

One of the most instantly recognisable breeds, the Dalmatian is a large, athletic, breed of dog; strong and possessing great endurance, their unique black or liver-spotted coat (the most common colors) is unique in the canine world.  The Dalmatian has elegant lines and a movement that embodies grace and elegance.  They have a similar physic to pointers and although not directly classed as one, it is possible that they are related.  The coat is short and dense with a shiny, almost glossy appearance, with a white background and black, liver, lemon, dark blue, tri-colored, brindled, or sable colored stains distributed throughout.  Patterns may appear denser or more sparse on different dogs.  solid white Dalmatians do exist although they are considered highly undesirable in the show arena.  The head of the Dalmatian is carried in respect to the overall stance of the Dalmatian, in an alert and intelligent fashion.  They have blue, or brown eyes, that are moderate in size and a nose that is colored black, liver, blue or dark gray (which looks black) and corresponds with the color of the dogs spots.  Dalmatian ears have a slight upward curve, narrow to the point and have a soft texture.  All Dalmatian puppies are born with solid white coloring and spots appear as they grow.  Dalmatians with clearly defined and distributed spots are those most sought after.

TEMPERAMENT

The Dalmatian is s dog bred for one purpose – to run.  They are a playful and energetic breed, with outstanding stamina and have bundles of energy, as such they are not a breed that enjoys sitting around all day. Dalmatians are extremely affectionate and thrive on human companionship, if denied this, they will become reclusive and depressed.  Although lovely to children and certainly no threat, their rambunctious and playful nature, coupled with their size, can mean they are a bit too much to handle for smaller children.  They are a happy breed and respond very well to firm, gentle, calm and fair treatment.  They possess great memories and any mal-treatment will not be forgotten.  Lack of exercise or an out-let for their high energy levels may lead to a highly strung dog, whilst a lack of early socialization can lead to timidness.  Some of this breed can be aggressive to strange dogs, especially in male on male confrontations.   50% of Dalmatian puppies adopted are not kept past the first year, because many potential owners do not research the breed thoroughly and understand that as puppies, Dalmatians are extremely lively and energetic.  Having said this they tend to calm down after a couple of years and most owners who make it through the active puppy-hood period are extremely happy with these lovely dogs.

HEIGHT: Dogs 50-60cm (22-24 inches), Bitches 50-55cm (20-22 inches)
WEIGHT: 20-27kg (45-60lbs)

HEALTH

The Dalmatian is generally a healthy breed, although there are specific issues affecting this breed.  One of these is deafness, which affects 10-12% of Dalmatians and is noticeable in puppies at 6 weeks old.  At this age they should be given the BAER-test for deafness.  Any puppies that are determined to be completely deaf should be spayed, or neutered when the reach the appropriate age.  Deaf dogs are difficult to bring up and will often become aggressive or snappish as a result of fear.  Another problem that affects the Dalmatian breed is urinary stones, this is as a result of higher concentrations of uric acid than is prevalent in other breeds, sometimes causing blockages; lower protein diets are usually recommended by vets to combat this condition.  Some Dalmatians may also display allergic reactions to synthetic fibres in carpets, or upholstery, in the form of skin irritations.  One interesting point about Dalmatians is that unlike many other large breeds of dog, they do not suffer from hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia and although there are cases, they are extremely rare. 

LIVING CONDITIONS

An abundance of energy means that the Dalmatian is not suited to apartment life, unless, however, the owner is prepared to make several excursions outside every day, to allow the dog to vent its instinctive need to run.  Dalmatians are not only active dogs outside, but also indoors and preferably an average sized back garden, or yard is needed to give them some space to burn some of their inherent energy.  dalmatians should not be left outside in cooler or cold climates.

EXERCISE

Daily long, brisk walks or even runs are needed to keep this dog healthy both physically and mentally.  They have spectacular endurance and walking alone will not suffice this breed´s exercise requirement.  Off leash running and play are essential in safe areas.  A long bike ride with a Dalmatian running along side is one way an owner can meet this dogs needs without becoming too exhausted themselves.  Under exercised Dalmatians will display numerous behavioral problems and may become destructive. 

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-12 years 
LITTER SIZE: Very large at 15+ puppies

GROOMING

Relatively easy to care for Dalmatians require regular brushing with a bristle brush as they are constant – albeit in small amounts – shedders.  Twice annually they have a heavier shedding period and the regularity of brushing should be increased during these times.  Bathe and trim nails only when necessary.

HISTORY

The Dalmatian is an ancient breed of dog, with depictions of similar Dalmationesque dogs running along-side chariots have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs.  The breed has also been mentioned in the letters of a poet named Jurij Dalmatian, which date back to the mid-16th century. The Spanish Chapel of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, Italy, boasts a fresco painted in 1360 which depicts a spotted dog that strongly resembles a modern-day dalmatian.  The breed is believed to have changed very little since these times.  Despite these findings, there is disagreement on where the Dalmatian originated and whilst Dalmatia in Croatia has been sited, many believe the dogs origins lie further back in time and in a different part of the world.  The name ´Dalmatian´ was first used to refer to this breed in the mid 19th Century.  Perhaps it is due to the abundance of Dalmatian references in art, literature and poetry, from around the world, that there exists so many disputes as to where the breed  originated from, with claims coming from Europe, Asia and Africa.  What is clear, is that the Dalmatian has been used for a wide variety of different tasks and jobs throughout the centuries including: dogs of war; Hunting Dogs, used to hunt birds, trail hounds, retrieve kills, or hunt in packs for boar or stag Hunting; watch dog; shepherd dog; ratter – a dog that kills vermin; a circus dog; and perhaps most famously a coach dog.  When introduced to England the Dalmatian was trained to run alongside rich aristocrats coaches, as well as fire brigade carriages and it is from this that it received the name English Coach Dog.  The American Kennel Club recognised the breed in 1888.  One major factor in the breed´s swings in popularity has been the Walt Disney films 101 Dalmatians and their sequels and whilst not at their peak of popularity now, Dalmatians continue to be a well loved and revered breed around the world.

Original article with pics and more – Dalmatian

Tom Oakes

There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man’s habitation of this world he made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern dog, and that in return for its aid in protecting him from wilder animals, and in guarding his sheep and goats, he gave it a share of his food, a corner in his dwelling, and grew to trust it and care for it. Probably the animal was originally little else than an unusually gentle jackal, or an ailing wolf driven by its companions from the wild marauding pack to seek shelter in alien surroundings. One can well conceive the possibility of the partnership beginning in the circumstance of some helpless whelps being brought home by the early hunters to be tended and reared by the women and children. Dogs introduced into the home as playthings for the children would grow to regard themselves, and be regarded, as members of the family

In nearly all parts of the world traces of an indigenous dog family are found, the only exceptions being the West Indian Islands, Madagascar, the eastern islands of the Malayan Archipelago, New Zealand, and the Polynesian Islands, where there is no sign that any dog, wolf, or fox has existed as a true aboriginal animal. In the ancient Oriental lands, and generally among the early Mongolians, the dog remained savage and neglected for centuries, prowling in packs, gaunt and wolf-like, as it prowls today through the streets and under the walls of every Eastern city. No attempt was made to allure it into human companionship or to improve it into docility. It is not until we come to examine the records of the higher civilisations of Assyria and Egypt that we discover any distinct varieties of canine form.

The dog was not greatly appreciated in Palestine, and in both the Old and New Testaments it is commonly spoken of with scorn and contempt as an ‘unclean beast.’ Even the familiar reference to the Sheepdog in the Book of Job ‘But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to set with the dogs of my flock’ is not without a suggestion of contempt, and it is significant that the only biblical allusion to the dog as a recognised companion of man occurs in the apocryphal Book of Tobit (v. 16), ‘So they went forth both, and the young man’s dog with them.’

The great multitude of different breeds of the dog and the vast differences in their size, points, and general appearance are facts which make it difficult to believe that they could have had a common ancestry. One thinks of the difference between the Mastiff and the Japanese Spaniel, the Deerhound and the fashionable Pomeranian, the St. Bernard and the Miniature Black and Tan Terrier, and is perplexed in contemplating the possibility of their having descended from a common progenitor. Yet the disparity is no greater than that between the Shire horse and the Shetland pony, the Shorthorn and the Kerry cattle, or the Patagonian and the Pygmy, and all dog breeders know how easy it is to produce a variety in type and size by studied selection.

In order properly to understand this question it is necessary first to consider the identity of structure in the wolf and the dog. This identity of structure may best be studied in a comparison of the osseous system, or skeletons, of the two animals, which so closely resemble each other that their transposition would not easily be detected.

The spine of the dog consists of seven vertebrae in the neck, thirteen in the back, seven in the loins, three sacral vertebrae, and twenty to twenty-two in the tail. In both the dog and the wolf there are thirteen pairs of ribs, nine true and four false. Each has forty-two teeth. They both have five front and four hind toes, while outwardly the common wolf has so much the appearance of a large, bare-boned dog, that a popular description of the one would serve for the other.

Nor are their habits different. The wolf’s natural voice is a loud howl, but when confined with dogs he will learn to bark. Although he is carnivorous, he will also eat vegetables, and when sickly he will nibble grass. In the chase, a pack of wolves will divide into parties, one following the trail of the quarry, the other endeavouring to intercept its retreat, exercising a considerable amount of strategy, a trait which is exhibited by many of our sporting dogs and terriers when Hunting in teams.

A further important point of resemblance between the Canis lupus and the Canis familiaris lies in the fact that the period of gestation in both species is sixty-three days. There are from three to nine cubs in a wolf’s litter, and these are blind for twenty-one days. They are suckled for two months, but at the end of that time they are able to eat half-digested flesh disgorged for them by their dam or even their sire.

The native dogs of all regions approximate closely in size, coloration, form, and habit to the native wolf of those regions. Of this most important circumstance there are far too many instances to allow of its being looked upon as a mere coincidence. Sir John Richardson, writing in 1829, observed that the resemblance between the North American wolves and the domestic dog of the Indians is so great that the size and strength of the wolf seems to be the only difference.

It has been suggested that the one incontrovertible argument against the lupine relationship of the dog is the fact that all domestic dogs bark, while all wild Canidae express their feelings only by howls. But the difficulty here is not so great as it seems, since we know that jackals, wild dogs, and wolf pups reared by bitches readily acquire the habit. On the other hand, domestic dogs allowed to run wild forget how to bark, while there are some which have not yet learned so to express themselves.

The presence or absence of the habit of barking cannot, then, be regarded as an argument in deciding the question concerning the origin of the dog. This stumbling block consequently disappears, leaving us in the position of agreeing with Darwin, whose final hypothesis was that “it is highly probable that the domestic dogs of the world have descended from two good species of wolf (C. lupus and C. latrans), and from two or three other doubtful species of wolves namely, the European, Indian, and North African forms’ from at least one or two South American canine species; from several races or species of jackal, and perhaps from one or more extinct species’, and that the blood of these, in some cases mingled together, flows in the veins of our domestic breeds.

John Pawlett
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In reality the average lifespan of any dog whether purebred or of undetermined descent is between 10 to 12 years of age. Even though the existence of the dog in this world is just 10 to 12, but also it lives

The dog is a cultivated subspecies of the wolf

more than ever in the human hearts. The dog figure is represented in its natural forms and under different names. The alaund or hunting dog seems to have been the most popular. Lord Dacre used it as a supporter. Henry VIII had his arms and badge placed on the collars of his Hunting dogs.

Human Relationships

Dogs are the animal with the social attitude which can have the capability to attract the people easily. This can be the reason for their advanced learning capacity, playfulness. These are the attributes which made the human to give a unique position for them in our interspecies relationship. Dogs and humans at times co-operate in some of the most effective hunting in the animal world; in that context, dogs are super predators.

Loyalty

There is a word in English which is used by most commonly in this world, but according to the human potential they can use the word while vocalizations but not having the capability to live according to the significance of that specific word at least once in their life time. And that is the word which dogs are the living example for that specific word and that is the word ‘loyalty’. Dogs are the only species in the world which are loyal to their master.

Roles In Human Life

Dogs seem to view their human companions as members of their pack. Dogs fill a variety of roles in human society and are habitually trained as working dogs. For dogs that do not have traditional jobs, a wide range of dog sports provide the opportunity to exhibit their natural skills. In many countries, the most common and perhaps most important role of dogs are as companions.

Dogs have lived and worked with humans in so many roles that their loyalty has earned them the unique character in human life and that is “man’s best friend”. However, some cultures consider dogs to be unclean. In some parts of the world, dogs are raised as livestock to produce dog meat for human consumption. In many places, consumption of dog meat is discouraged by social convention or cultural prohibited.

This is where we still celebrating the dogs and human interspecies correlation in exaggerating approach. So be kind with the dogs everlastingly. At this time we tend to believe that our ancestors possessed of giving a powerful species of enormous strength and unusual courage to save us from our daily life.

Feeding our dogs in a well organized way is the only means of satisfying their daily needs, also there are a lot of dogs which are wandering around streets not having enough food to eat and eventually ending up in starvation, so kindly feed them; at least a little bit. In our daily lives we tend to see a lot of these valuable indigenous breeds of dogs disappearing due to starvation deaths, road accidents and various unnatural death causes. If we can feed these animals we will subsequently save our best friend and will give him a long lasting life.

Naveenkumar

For people suffering allergies Hypoallergenic Dogs are the best to adopt as a companion and pet. We will examine them one by one. These dogs are purebreds. First, the list:

1. Chinese Crested
2. Kerry Blue Terrier
3. The Schnauzer

These dogs are beautiful; additionally, they have short hair, no undercoating. Even if longer hair is present, shedding is lower than other breeds.

Now, the descriptions:

1. Chinese Crested

You can choose from two varities, the hairless or the powder puff. Both are
hypoallergenic, and therefore preferred by the people with allergies to dog hair.

The hairless is not totally hairless. It has hair on its paws, head and the tail.
It may also have hair on its chin. The hair is soft and normally does not shed.
It is however a prey for sunburn, and also acne. It requires some care. Very
friendly, and enjoys human company.

Powder Puff has long full soft hair coat that does not shed very often. People
generally are not affected by its hair because of its length. Also very friendly
beautiful looking. It’s name reflects its looks.

2. Kerry Blue Terrier

It derives it name from its coat, which becomes blue once it grows to adulthood.
Was once used for Hunting, hence the “terrier”. Requires constant companionship.
A larger hypoallergenic dog, with a flat head, predominant chest.

To maintain its coat, the dog requires grooming one in two months, and a brush
down at least one day in a week to prevent clumping. Since it does not have an
undercoat, allergic reaction possibilities are reduced. Further it does not shed hair
making it perfect for the allergic.

It needs protection from cold weather by giving it a warm cover on its undercoat
or by keeping it inside the house.

3. The Schnauzer

This dog is a favorite with everybody because of its good temperament, and also
because it does not shed hair. Although it has short hair, regular appointments
for grooming are necessary. You can choose from one of the following:

a. The Miniature Schnauzer,
b. The Standard Schnauzer
c. The Giant Schnauzer

They vary in size, and are recognizable from the boxy face, square build, and
short hair.

The Labrador retriever is still the most favoured dogs. But for those suffering from allergens, this is not recommended. Apart from the above, there are a large variety of dogs which suit allergic people more.

Buying the dogs listed above, can be through a Kennel Club, or a breeder lookup on the Internet, or by going through the yellow pages.

If you have doubts about allergies, and hypoallergenic dogs, you should consult with your physician and a Veterinarian to confirm, and also to ascertain the full details of the dog’s allergic propensity.

These dogs tend to be priced on the higher side because of their status as hypoallergenics. Secondly, while purchasing make sure that you are drawn instintively towards the pup; if you like one, bear it in mind, and say I will come back later. Go on to the next pound, and look. Take three to four dog pounds to look at. Compare their looks, and of course prices, and then decide. Check out their medical history, and their pedigree. If you can’t do it yourself, request someone from the Kennel Club in your area to help you. They will.

Choose well your companion and friend. Best of Luck.

Abhishek Agarwal
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