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As early as 1901, the SV suggested to the police authorities that the German Shepherd breed might be considered for operational duties. The most obvious characteristic to exploit was the breeds guarding instinct, recognized from the way in which the original Shepherd dog’s had for centuries protected the flocks from intrusion and attack. With the […]

Dogs want different diets at different stages of their life. For example, the puppy would need milk while an adult dog requires beef or chicken along with boiled egg and milk. Thus, we can say that the diet varies for dogs depending upon the age. The puppies not only need larger quantities of protein, fats

This is one of the most important frequently asked questions. The food quantity that a dog may need varies with age. For example, if it’s a puppy in its first six weeks, then milk needs to be given five to seven times per day. Whenever the puppy wants to be fed, it generally makes a

Every dog owner wants the best for their dog, although some might ask why are regular check-ups for their dog important? Everyone wants to know the answer to this and similar questions. The main reason for regular check-ups for your dog by a qualified veterinary is to keep an eye on your dog’s health and

Dog itching is a problem with dogs that drives their owners crazy, some dogs have skin that is so itchy that the pet constantly keeps scratching itself. The pet might use its paws and teeth to scratch at the area until it has removed all of its hair, the scratching is sometimes so bad that

The importance of pets has begun to be realized by politicians; in the USA, bills protecting the right to own a pet have been passed in some States, and a Senate now prohibits bans on pets for the elderly and handicapped in federally assisted housing. In France and Sweden the right to own a dog

It is the health benefits a dog may give to the ordinary owner which has attracted the greatest interest recently. This was stimulated by a study in the United States of ninety-two patients recovering from coronary artery disease. Researchers found that of all the possible factors which might be associated with remaining alive one year

The general view of dogs is as intimate human companions, and the bond between owner and dog is very strong indeed. The importance of this can usefully be considered on a biological basis: people treat dogs for most of the time as humans, and dogs reciprocate by accepting humans as their masters and companions. This

Western literature is abound with canine references, and the dog has been portrayed in sculpture and paintings since ancient times, almost invariably shown as a loyal companion of man. In the field of science, on the other hand, researchers have almost totally ignored the role of the dog – and other pet animals-whether the object

For the first few weeks, little equipment is necessary apart  from feeding and water bowls, some kind of bedding, and a few grooming aids. The  breeder will have detailed the sort of food the puppy is already eating, and a small stock can be laid in; a vast quantity can be a mistake when the