The Pharaoh Hound is one of the oldest known domesticated dogs. His predecessor being the dog-like animal called the “Canis Familaris Leineri.” The Pharaoh Hound had its origin in ancient Egypt and it is thought that the Pharaoh Hound was brought from Egypt by the Phoenicians when they settled on the Mediterranean islands of Malta…
Month: May 2012
AFRICAN VILLAGE DOGS AND GENE DIVERSITY. CORNELL-BASED .
By Claudia Bensimoun AFRICAN VILLAGE DOGS AND GENE DIVERSITY. CORNELL-BASED VILLAGE DOG GENETIC DIVERSITY PROJECT. Research from Cornell has shown that African village dogs are not a mixture of modern breeds but have directly descended from an ancestral pool of indigenous dogs. Author Adam Boyko, a research associate in the lab of Carlos Bustamante…
THE BASENJI. THE DOG WITHOUT A BARK! HOUND BREED.
Common Names Basenji, African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Avuvi, Congo Dog, Zande Dog Breed Type: The Basenji is a hound breed. They originated as hunting dogs, and are still used for hunting in Africa. Background: The Basenji originated in Africa, where it was a favorite of Egyptian pharaohs. The breed wasn’t successfully brought…
SICHUAN TO TIBET! STRAY DOG FINDS A NEW HOME .
CHINESE STRAY RUNS 1,100 MILES WITH CYCLISTS AND ADOPTS A NEW OWNER Xiaosa or Little Sa joined a group of cyclists in China after being fed by one of them and was among the three finalists that completed the race. This spunky street dog also adopted a new owner,the cyclist that he followed. This stray…
THE BENEFITS OF KELP/SEAWEED FOR YOUR DOGS
BENEFITS OF KELP/SEAWEED FOR DOGS We’ve all been through it, over and over. Is this good for my dog? Have you noticed that more dog parents are giving their furry friends more healthier foods and supplements? Seaweed or kelp is a sea vegetable which is also known as dulse.It is found in abundance in the…
HUMANE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
Humane Society International is one of the only international animal protection organizations in the world working to protect all animals—including animals in laboratories, farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife—and their record of achievement demonstrates their awesome dedication and effectiveness. They are the international division of The Humane Society of the United States and are funded…
WORLD VETS-INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL AID ORGANIZATION
WORLD VETS This organization, which is similar to Vets Without Borders, travels the world and provides international animal aid-veterinary assistance. This is a group that consists of veterinarians, animal health technicians and veterinary students. They have sent teams down to Haiti and many countries that…
VETERINARIANS WITHOUT BORDERS
One of the most effective NGO’s-Non Governmental Organization- working on the stray dog issue in the developing world is a group of veterinarians and volunteers called Veterinarians Without Borders. Have you ever wondered who helps the strays in all under developed third world countries, where there is barely enough food to eat? Veterinarians Without Borders…
BRAIN TAPEWORMS .MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK.CAN YOUR K9 BE SUFFERING?
BRAIN TAPEWORMS IN YOUR DOGS Brain tapeworms may be so much more common than you think. These disgusting and life threatening parasites affect the nervous system and are referred to as neurocysticercosis.These parasites are found in tapeworms found in pigs called the taenia solium. Brain tapeworms are larvae that can attach themselves to the cranium…
EXACTLY WHAT IS YOUR DOG THINKING?
EXACTLY WHAT IS YOUR DOG THINKING? PROF. BERNS AND VIDEO OF DOG –CALLIE IN MRI SCANNER http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsJf9NwTFhw Two dogs that were trained to walk into an MRI scanner and stay still have revealed the first images of actual canine thought processes. Prof.Berns of Emory University, Atlanta is the lead researcher of the dog…
HIKING WITH YOUR DOGS. SAFETY TIPS
HIKING TIPS FOR TREKKING WITH YOUR DOGS WHAT TO BRING: FIRST AID KIT SUNBLOCK BOTTLED WATER FOOD AND ENERGY BARS.Sporting dog health has plenty of great choices for energy bars for dogs. K9 Restart energy bars for dogs Xtreme Fuel Booster bars for dogs EXTRA LEASH WITH SRONG HARNESS SMALL TOWEL After hiking or long…
THE LEXUS PROJECT. LEGAL DEFENSE FOR ALL BREEDS.WOOF!
What is the Lexus Project? Nevada is one of 16 states targeted so far by the Lexus Project. The group tries to save so called “dangerous dogs” like Onion. The Mastiff- Rhodesian Ridgeback killed a local 1-year-old April 27, the same day a killer Husky in Pennsylvania was spared. But let me also mention that this…