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Month: April 2012
SOUTH AFRICAN BUSH DOGS DOG BREEDS
By Claudia Bensimoun South Africa has an indigenous breed that is now being registered as ‘africanis’. The dogs in the breed don’t look the same- there are several different-looking groups within the breed, according to their geographical origins. They are rather like…
WHITE GERMAN SHEPHERD-AMERICAN CANADIAN SHEPHERD
White German Shepherd Claudia Bensimoun Photo Credit. Wiki Commons There’s probably no better subject than the White German shepherd. In 1933 they were banned from showing and in 1968 banned from competing , although they could compete in the confirmation classes. They were bred for show and as companion dogs. Fortunately, in 1969 the White…
VILLALOBOS RESCUE AND REHAB CENTER. GIVING YOUR DOG A SECOND CHANCE.
Photo Credit. Wiki Prada, who is a 4-year-old Pit Bull mix, was released on Thursday from Nashville’s Animal Control facility. This dog had been held since January 2011.The judge ordered that he be put down but his dog parent insisted that Prada deserved a second chance and be sent to Villalobos,a rescue rehab center that…
IT’S HAPPENED AGAIN! ESCAPED PUPPY ON RUNWAY!
Photo Credit. Wiki A puppy named Byrdie delayed several flights at New York’s LaGuardia Airport when she escaped from her crate and frolicked around a busy runway. It’s happened yet again. Escaped K9 at the airport! Not only is this dangerous, but also avoidable. Had the airport not been able to track…
SCHUTZHUND
SCHUTZHUND Do you have a German shepherd? Are you wondering about the meaning of Schutzhund? Schutzhund is a German word that literally means “protection dog.” To be a Schutzhund the dog must successfully accomplish a working dog trial in Germany that breeders use to evaluate the working ability and temperament of their dogs. Every dog…
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CZECH AND AMERICAN SHEPHERDS
By Claudia Bensimoun Eastern European Shepherd Image Credit: Wiki The Differences Between East and West German Shepherd Lines and The American German Shepherd Lines You might be thinking: Is there any difference?Start thinking temperament, confirmation, coloring and movement. So you’re undecided on which line of pups is best for you and your family. Asking yourself…
FREE AND COMPULSORY MICROCHIPPING
FREE AND COMPULSORY MICROCHIPPING Should we make microchipping compulsory in the US? After all ,many veterinarians in the UK are already doing this service for free. This will reduce the number of strays on the streets and in shelters. Charities in the UK have broadly welcomed the rules, suggesting…
CHOOSING DOG TV! NOTHING DRAMATIC!
Finally, Dog TV! It’s the day you’ve been waiting for. You and your furry friend are ready for that big moment,the highly anticipated Dog TV,perhaps you both will watch a few shows together. Most dogs enjoy watching some episodes of Animal Planet, but will they enjoy Dog TV ? Although the idea of…
LOUKANIKOS. THE GREEK STRAY PROTEST DOG.TIME. DOG OF THE YEAR.WHERE IS HE TODAY?
WHERE IS LOUKANIKOS? THE GREEK STRAY. In 2007 demonstrators in Greece mourned the death of Kanellos, the stray that always accompanied Loukanikos, another stray protest dog in Athens, Greece.They both avoided police and fire and joined forces with the lines of demonstrators in the Greek capital,…
EXPOSURE TO LAWN CHEMICALS INCREASES CANCER RISKS IN YOUR DOG
EXPOSURE TO LAWN CHEMICALS INCREASES CANCER RISKS IN YOUR DOG We never really think about it, but our dogs, roll, sniff, chew and play in the grass. Lawn chemicals and pesticides…
2012 OLYMPICS AND EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS!
2012 OLYMPICS AND THE ROLE OF THE EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOG IN THE UNITED KINGDOM During the games, it’s estimated that more than 800 searches involving police dogs will be carried out everyday. The searches would be of stadiums, of deliveries to the venues and of transport routes….