The Great Dane projects elegance and its majestic stature give it the title ‘Apollo of Dogs’. It’s large, square-frame body and proportionally long and slender legs give the dog a powerful stride.
Not only does the Great Dane hold the title ‘Apollo of Dogs’ but it has become famously well-known for its great size. As one of the largest breeds in the world, a male Dane can reach to 76cm tall and weigh 54 – 91kg as well as the female who can reach the height of 71cm tall and weigh anywhere between 45 – 65kg. The Great Dane possesses an uncanny resemblance to the Mastiff; this is evidently seen in the dog’s rectangular skull. The likeness of the two canines is a result of their skulls being parallel to their snouts hence their resemblance and regal appearance.
Furthermore, the majestic Great Dane has an astonishing smooth and glossy coat with short, flat, dense hair. The dog’s coat consists of various patterns including fawn (a golden colour with a black mask), blue, black, harlequin (white with irregular black patches over its body), brindle (fawn with irregular black streaks) and mantle (black and white with a solid black blanket over its body.
The Great Dane is believed to have originated from two magnificent breeds, the Irish Wolfhound and the Old English Mastiff. The dog first appeared in Germany during the 14th century where it was bred for hunting ferocious prey such as wild boar. When no longer required for hunting, it became a popular breed that served as a companion and guard dog.
Furthermore, the origin of the ‘Great Dane’ name has remained a mystery. Although, the breed is undoubtedly great, it is not Danish and is in fact German where till today is still referred to as the Deutsche Dogge.
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...xed. Additionally, to protect the breed's ‘gentle image' owners need to securely contain their dog when at home and be cautious when in public. In spite of being friendly and docile it is mandatory that every canine undergo obedience training to avoid accidents.
I believe Great Danes are most suitable for families, provided that the dog is properly trained from an early age and onwards. The breed relies greatly on human companionship therefore a moderately active family can provide the Dane with the attention and love it deserves. Active people are not suitable to own a Great Dane due to the lack of time they have to devote themselves to a dog that is people-orientated, affectionate and slothful. Furthermore, older people are not suitable owners purely because of the dog’s size, weight and boisterous behaviour that can overwhelm or injure a weak and elderly person.
Basset Hounds came about in France and were developed by French monks at the abbey of St. Hubert who were looking to develop a breed with a powerful sense of smell. Therefore, the St. Hubert Hound was originally created. Eventually, this breed branched off. While one line became the bloodhound, a mutation in another line of the St. Hubert Hound created a short-legged or dwarf hound, which is now known as the Basset Hound. This breed got its name because of its close proximity to the ground. The French word “bas” means low. Therefore, the name basically means “low-set hound.”
The Australian Cattle Dog was originally born in Australia. It was bred to help outback ranchers round up their cattle and to withstand the harsh outback conditions. The breed is loyal and devoted to its owner. The joy of owning an Australian Cattle Dog directly relates to the breed origin, why it was bred, the general appearance, its unique traits, simple diet and easy health care. According to Katherine Buetow in “ The History of the Australian Cattle Dog” she states, “There is continuing controversy over which breeds were actually used in its development. One of the difficulties in researching the history of this breed is that there was a lot of experimentation going on in trying to find the perfect combination of dogs to make up the ultimate heeler that could live and work in the Australian outback ”( 1).
Australian Shepherd, also known as Spanish Shepherd, New Mexican Shepherd, or California Shepherd, breed of herding dog developed in the United States (Encarta). Its ancestors probably were Australian dogs bred for herding livestock (Braund 106). Sheepherders who emigrated from the Basque region of Spain to the United States had these dogs shipped to California when the United States imported sheep from Australia in the 19th century (Palika 23).
Hip Dysplasia is a genetic attribute which is affected by environmental factors such as excessive growth, exercise, the dog’s weight and the dog’s nutrition intake. This chronic disease often arises while the dog is still young and physically underdeveloped around the five-month mark the symptoms will appear and it will deteriorate as they grow. This abnormality can eventually cause lameness and agonizing arthritis or even loss of function of the hip joint altogether. The larger breeds of dog such as Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Labrador Retriever and German Shepards are most likely to hold this genetic
The Norwegian Forest cats have a nickname, and that is the Wegie. The Wegie has a special double coat of fur for keeping warm. The undercoat is to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. The outer coat is thick and waterproof for extra protection. The Wegie cats have very sharp, curved
This source is slightly limited because it is not intended for serious research, but rather to provide general information on the topic. This being said, it is helpful to me because it supports other sources that speak more in depth on the topic. I would recommend this source to other researchers only as additional support, not as a source to base their research on. This source was found using the search engine www.google.com using the search term dog evolution. Book Morey, Darcy.
There are many different dog breeds and they all have different temperaments, which is partly why many dog lovers are sometimes more particular to one breed than to others. Although not all seemingly unique breed behaviors are breed specific, most importantly aggression.
They are very loyal and protective dogs. They are extremely intelligent and can learn both numerous and various tricks in a short and fast periods of time. Some can be found to be laid back, while others can be more temperamental. These dogs are always looking for something to do and should be put in a home where they can look forward to daily activity, exercise and training. Although these dogs can be mistaken for aggressive and even sometimes dangerous, these dogs will grow to be what they are brought up to be. If you want a loyal, smart, loving companionship these dogs will be there to the
Basset hounds are known as the hush puppy dogs. With there placid personality and short started but noble appearance the dog is a popular family companion. They are known as scent hounds. There short leg appearance is the result of a form of dawfism called andoclplasa. The basset have smooth short hard textured coats which is easy to take care of. Their coats are usually tri-colored patterns of black,tan, and, white; they can also have red spots and a white coat which is red and white coat; or
Having a dog can be a great experience for people who enjoy their company. These animals are usually friendly and active; they are intelligent and can develop a strong relationship with their owners based on love and care. However, having dogs is a big responsibility for the person who owns them, because they are animals, so they cannot support themselves. Dogs need someone who can feed them, give them love, and someone who can help them exercise. Moreover, these animals need big spaces in order to run and develop their muscles, so the owner has to know that he needs to take a walk with the dog several times a day.
Dachshunds are very curious and can be very friendly, but not always. Dachshunds were officially recognized as a dog breed in 1885, and they are currently the 13th most popular breed in the United States. Dachshunds were bred in Germany to hunt badgers, with records of them dating back to the 15th century. Dachshunds come in a variety of twelve colors and three different markings. The life expectancy of Dachshunds is twelve to sixteen years.
The coat is easily cared for with once a week grooming. They shed twice a year in normal climates.
No dog is the same in the way that each breed has a different personality, color, shape, and size. When looking at these qualities and trying to determine the greatest dog breed of all time, being well rounded in each of the listed criteria should be a top priority. With this in mind, there is one breed that stands out among all the others with its strength in each category. There is no surprise that the Labrador Retriever would be at the top of the list being that they are the most popular family pet in the USA, UK, and many other parts of the world. It should also be pointed out that they wouldn’t be the most popular dog breed without valid reasons behind it. This versatile dog, with it’s many desirable traits has made them a perfect fit into the various roles of society.
There are some people who think that a puppy automatically knows everything to do. For example they think that puppies know they shouldn't chew on shoes and furniture. But just as a child or toddler becomes bored and explores his surroundings, so puppies do the same. Young dogs have a seemingly inexhaustible supply of energy to run and play, and if not thoroughly exercised by playing appropriate games such as Fetch, they will become destructive inside the house. Another misconception related to being exercised is behavior. If a puppy is kept in a crate for eight hours a day and then let out only to go to the bathroom, then the puppy will have listening issues because the puppy has been confined and needs to run around and the owner refuses to oblige it. Also as young puppies, it is important to socialize them frequently with both multiple different animals and people. If not, the animal could act lovable to a family, but when a stranger comes into the yard, the animal could turn into a ferocious beast that could cause traumatic accidents to anyone. Dogs can be socialized simply by having friends come over to the house for a few minutes a day just to say hello. By taking a little time and energy and applying these simple rules, a new dog owner can have a wonderfully loving
Overall the Siberian Husky is a beautiful, trustworthy and loyal companion to its master and family. Some of the Siberian Huskies unusual physical traits can be found in their eyes. The Siberian Husky can have blue eyes or brown eyes or one of eye of each color (to have one of each color is a physical flaw). It also has a strong compact body which help them trap and kill their pray; strong straight legs, which enable them to run with long hopping strides; a deep chest, which allows them to knock their pray off their feet; and a curved bushy tail, such as a fox.