Dogs  are classified into 7 different groups. Herding, Sporting, Non-Sporting, Working, Hounds, Terriers, and Toy breeds.  They all have different purposes and based on uses and characteristics, these different groups are used as a way to identify dogs.   Herding Dogs:   The Herding group was created in 1983 and is the newest group that was classified by the American Kennel Club.  Before this group was created, the dogs that are in this group currently were previously a part of the Working group.  A Herding dog is described as a dog that is easily trained to help with herding purposes.  Some of the dog breeds that fit under this category would be the Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and Old English Sheepdogs among others.  These dogs are great for herding for farm purposes among others, but require lots of space to run around and exercise. Sporting Dogs:   Dogs in the Sporting group are...

Dogs are the most loyal friends of humans and we hear and read news articles from around the world about brave acts of dogs which saved their owner's life. In this post i shall be sharing  inspiring real life dog stories from around the world which I have read or come across. The first incident is from Khammam in the state of Telangana, India and posted in Telangana Today news epaper dated 12 April 2020 and is reproduced below. "Pet dog loses life to save owner from snake in Khammam". Kishore, an RMP doctor in Kallur, had a pet dog, a pomeranian named Snoopi, which the family loved .  On Sunday afternoon, Kishore was enjoying his siesta when a poisonous snake sneaked into his house . Snoopi, which spotted the reptile slithering into the house from the backyard tried to stop it by barking at it . But the snake ignored the dog’s warning and moved ahead. Snoopi, worried about his owners’ safety, engaged the snake in a fight and suffered a venom...

By  vaccinating your pet dogs,  you help protect  your  furry friend from various diseases including rabies, distemper, parvovirus, infectious hepatitis, bordetella, feline leukemia and others.  Vaccinating your pets  annually helps lessen the spread of infectious diseases throughout  pet  populations. For  Dogs : Vaccines for canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis and rabies  are  considered core vaccines.These include vaccines against Bordetella bronchiseptica, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira bacteria. Why vaccination your pet is important? Vaccines work by exposing your pet’s immune system to an infection. This causes the animal’s white blood cells to start producing antibodies. The antibodies bind to the infection and neutralise it, working to kill off cells that have been infected. Your pet’s body will remember this process and if their system is ever struck by the same infection, they’ll autom...

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Most veterinarians recommend feeding your dog twice a day — once in the morning and once in the evening. Puppies under five months of age should be fed three to four times a day in small quantities.    It’s important to remember all dogs are individuals, and what diet might be fine for your friend’s dog may be completely inappropriate for your dog. When it comes to a daily diet for your dog, it’s important to consult with your vet. The amount of food your dog needs will largely depend on the size, breed and age of your dog, as well as how regularly it exercises. The key is to ensure you don’t overfeed or underfeed your dog. If ever you’re unsure, ask your vet to assess your dog’s diet and nutrition, and the condition of its body and overall health. Always ensure your dog is well hydrated. This means making sure their water bowl is filled up at all times and is changed daily, so they can help themselves to water whenever they need or want. Domesticated dogs a...

The dog, Canis familiaris, is a direct descendent of the gray wolf, Canis lupus: In other words, dogs as we know them are domesticated wolves. Not only their behavior changed; domestic dogs are different in form from wolves, mainly smaller and with shorter muzzles and smaller teeth . How and when this domestication happened has been a matter of speculation. It was thought until very recently that dogs were wild until about 12,000 years ago. But DNA analysis published by scientists  date about 130,000 years ago for the transformation of wolves to dogs. This means that wolves began to adapt to human society long before humans settled down and began practicing agriculture. Scientists believe wolves were first attracted to human camps to scavenge for leftover food. Over time, some wolves started traveling with the nomadic humans. There’s even scientific evidence supporting the bond between humans and dogs. When people look into each other’s eyes, we bond emotionally...

Definition of Dog walking:  Dog walking is the act of a pet owner or a paid dog walker walking with a dog, typically from the dog's residence and then returning. Both owners and pets receive many benefits, including exercise and companionship. Benefits of Dog walking: Walking benefits to you as a dog owner : Dog owners enjoy numerous health and social benefits by walking their dog a few times a week. Benefits include improved cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, stronger muscles and bones (built up by walking regularly), and decreased stress. People who walk their dogs are seen by other people as friendly and approachable. Stroking and patting a pet can reduce the physiological indicators of stress, including high blood pressure. The non-judgemental companionship and unconditional love offered by pets is known to have considerable mental health benefits for owners, including increased self-esteem. Walking benefits for the dog : A regul...

Grooming your dog means keeping the exterior part of your dog's body neat and clean. Every dog will groom itself. These are superficial grooming like licking it's paws or shaking it's body to drain out water from it's coat. Scratching its own back and so on. These are essential but not sufficient. The act of grooming your dog should ideally be started when it is a puppy of around 7 -8 weeks of age. Before this age the mother takes care of it's pups grooming with occasional help from its owner.   Following are the benefits of grooming your pet dog. Good hygiene and smell. Check and treat fleas and skin infections. Early detection of any skin and health issues. Ear infection can be avoided or controlled. Trimming nails reduces the risk of developing bad posture or bone deformations Healthy and shiny coats which shed a lot less when groomed regularly. Get rid of matted coats. Makes your dog and your house look better. Builds trust and bonding. ...

Owning a dog as a pet is itself a good decission but does age of a dog really matter ? Most vetenerians and breeders agree that 7-8 weeks is the right time for a puppy to be given a new home. First few weeks; a dog's mother will feed her pup with her milk and the pup starts to gain weight, grows really fast. Eyes open at about 10 days from birth, teeth start to show up and the pup starts to learn to bond with its siblings and other dogs in the pack. This initial 7 -8 weeks of interaction among pups and it's surrounding is very important for the future development of the dog and it's welbeing. A pup missing this initial bonding phase can seriously affect it's personality, behaviour and mood. Adjusting to new surrounding becomes easier if human interaction is limited in the initial few weeks.  Post 8 weeks a pup's mom will stop milk feeding and it's time for the pup to start feeding on solid food. So a pup of 8 weeks ...

So you have decided that that you are a doggy lover. It is no doubt a right decission. People all over the world love dogs.  A ccording to  American  Pet Products Association  (APPA) analysts' estimates approximately  63.4 million U.S.  households own dogs.  But owning a dog as a pet is a huge responsibility. It is equivalent to having a baby to be taken care on a daily basis. They demand attention, love and care. They also have a personality of their own just like humans.  Lots of factors go into deciding which breed of dog is best suited for a family. I am listing out some of the major factors which one needs to consider before a suitable dog breed is brought into the house as a pet. 1) Acceptance: All members of a family may not agree on having a dog in the house due to various reasons like alergy, falling hairs, frequent barking, family outings and so.  Their needs to be a discussion and agreement on th...