The Boxer Dog Genealogy By Bishop Corsair This beautiful dog, the Boxer. The best companion dog in the history of dogs without a doubt. Well, I have had Boxers my entire life, so I have to admit my opinion will be a bit biased. I can tell Read more...
Canine Hip Dysplasia - Signs, Symptoms, And Tips To Prevent It By Rebecca Prescott Canine hip dysplasia is a genetic issue that starts to appear from the ages of 4 to 12 months. Not all puppies in a litter will develop it, though if your dog has canine hip dysplasia, she should not Read more...
Alaskan Husky - The Facts Every Owner Of This Dog Breed Should Know By Robert W. Benjamin The Alaskan Husky is not truly a 'breed' of dog in the traditional sense. The name is actually a classification for this working and sled dog. There is no written breed standard for Alaskan Huskies Read more...
Canine Parvovirus (cpv) By Paul Skellenger In dogs, Parvovirus should be suspected whenever puppies are presented with lethargy, vomiting, &/or loose stools especially if there is blood in the stool (a hemorrhagic enteritis). Puppies 6 to 16 Read more...
General History Of Dogs By ArticleTrader 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 Read more...
Mixing Of The Breeds: Is It A Good Idea? By Steve Allison They are by no means a new idea. People have been creating their own bettered versions of dogs for many years. There is a sudden increase the newer versions of these so-called designer mutts.
According to those who own them they are allergy free, they don’t shed and they have a lovely disposition. Not everyone thinks the new trend is a good idea.
And there are plenty of widely acknowledged downsides. When it comes to tinkering with nature these breeders are taking some genetic chances that might turn nasty in a few generations.
The American Kennel Club is the recognized authority when it comes to matters of breeding. None of these so called designer mutts are officially recognized. Even though many of the 153 recognized are crossbreeds, these breeds might be recognized in years to come; the most popular of these designer mutts is the Labradoodle.
If you are thinking about buying one of these dogs you will need to know a bit about some of the risks involved.
Whilst it is often true that you will get a with some of the best traits of each breed; you might also land up with the combined weaknesses.
With so many breeders jumping on the profitable bandwagon here are many suspect and less careful breeding practices. Many who are trying to make a profit skip crucial genetic tests and expose the new breed.
The best puppies come from good homes with breeders who provide a loving home and comprehensive health care. If you have your heart set on a designer you will need to avoid pet stores or any kind of puppy which looks like it might have come from some kind of puppy mill.
It might be safer to buy an adult because at least then you know what you are getting (and of course providing a loving home to a homeless can’t hurt either).
These sought after crossbreeds have advantages. Many breeders claim these dogs don’t shed. This could be a god send for allergy
Personalized Custom Dog Tags – Not Just For Soldiers Anymore By Clark Swihart While there are several dog tag formats extant around the world, it’s the US Army dog tags form that we are most familiar with. They list the surname, given name, social security number (originally Read more...
Canine Hip Dysplasia - Signs, Symptoms, And Tips To Prevent It By Rebecca Prescott Canine hip dysplasia is a genetic issue that starts to appear from the ages of 4 to 12 months. Not all puppies in a litter will develop it, though if your dog has canine hip dysplasia, she should not Read more...
