Recent questions tagged dog breeds

Description : When I was a kid in the 1960's we had a Romanian Collie. Does that dog still exist?

Last Answer : I'll have to check on its existence. If so, I will add it to our list of dog breeds.

Description : I have lived heresence June 1992 & have had chows the whole time & this year the town put all new people in.I have 6 chows not bought in this country b-cause of inbreading. my dogs are now ... kids.They have not done anything wronge to die for! please help save my babys.Thank you for your time.

Last Answer : I'm so sorry for what you are going through. However, not knowing the laws in your area, I can't advise you as to whether the city can take your dogs or not. I realize that finances are an issue ... state newspapers and tell them your story and ask for their help. I hope that all goes well for you.

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Last Answer : The practice of cutting tails was mainly used for hunting dogs so that ltheir tails wouldn't become entangled in forest growth or inhibit their hunting skills. Later, when standards were set for ... a very painful procedure. Thank goodness that today, in most countries, tail docking is illegal.

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Last Answer : Only a small percentage of white Boxers are deaf, about 12-14%. They are also not albino, but a natural coloring. Deafness is due to a lack of pigmentation of hair cells in the ear.

Description : Hello, I'm about to get a dog and now I'm choosing the breed for now me and my wife has decided to get a German shepherd dog. While we were doing our research on the net about dis dog breed. I've ... is it ture? I'll be happy if an owner of a German Shepherd answer my question. Thanks in advance

Last Answer : German Shepherds are my favorite breed of dog. My very first dog, many years ago was a GSD. They are loving, loyal, trustworthy, intelligent, willing to do anything a loving owner asks of them. As with ... , I'll be happy to answer them. If you like large dogs, the GSD is a wonderful breed.

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Last Answer : The bichpoo's natural habitat is that of any dog - your home. The bichpoo is part Bichon Frise and part Poodle. It makes an excellent pet, good with children and other pets, easily trained and devoted to family.

Description : Which breed has the strongest bite?

Last Answer : It can depend on the individual dog and the circumstances. In some tests, the Rottweiler came out on top with the German Shepherd Dog a close second, although other test have the GSD with the strongest bite. The Tosca Inu and the Turkish Kangal also have high bite force numbers.

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Last Answer : You would have to go back about 65 million years to a creature called Miacis which evolved into Tomarctus, 15 million years ago and lived in North America. Scientists believe that Tomarctus was the ancestor ... then some returned to North America as the wolf we know today, the ancestor of our dogs.

Description : I just goot a poodle and his hair is not as curly as a poodle's hair is supposed to be..how do I make it curlier?

Last Answer : There's nothing you should or could do to make your poodle's hair curlier. Just be patient. A poodle's coat can take anywhere from several months to 2 years old to curl. Have your dog checked by the vet to make sure there are no medical issues causing problems.

Description : When a Corgi gives birth, how many puppies are there?

Last Answer : Corgis can have as many as 12 pups, but that's unusual. The average litter number is 6-8 pups.

Description : I've hear the term "Bully Breeds". What does it mean?

Last Answer : Bully breeds are dog breeds that have been inaccurately stereotyped as dangerous a nd aggressive. Among the so-called bully breeds are Pitbull, Staffordshire terrier, Boxer, Cane Corso, Rottweiler, Dogue du ... goodness. You must check because some of these dogs are illegal to own in certain places.

Description : I want a dog/animal that likes long walks and doesn't get tires out very much. I'm an athlete so I run a lot...

Last Answer : It's hard to pinpoint the most athletic dog because it can be almost any breed except most of the little guys. Most of the herding breeds don't tire easily and love a good run. They require a person who ... 't have any hip or elbow issues which can spell more injury if they're required to run a lot.

Description : My vet said that my dog's teeth needs a cleening. I've set up an appointment for next week. How often should a dog need to get their teeth cleaned? Is it similar to people? Should it be done once or twice a year?

Last Answer : I brush my dogs teeth with toothpaste and a rough rag, about once a week. I don't think you need a vet appointment unless their teeth are looking really bad. Usually vets say that so they can make more money then just saying 'brush your dog's teeth more'.

Description : I've heard the term used, but I don't know what it means. I want to purchase a specific breed of dog, but I don't want to get a dog from a puppy mill. Is it safe to get a dog from a "backyard breeder"?

Last Answer : This term is not officially defined with the American Kennel Club or any breed associations I researched or contacted. This tern is usually used in an unflattering way to describe amateur breeders who are not ... -- its health and temperament -- will likely be better from a breeder such as this.

Description : I rescued a dog from the pound. He looks a bit like a Lab. Is there a way to check if he's got some lab in him?

Last Answer : You can always try to guess, but even veterinarians and techs are wrong most of the time. Looks can be deceiving. The only accurate way to determine what breeds are part of your dog is DNA testing. There are a number of places that do testing on dogs and they can be found online. Prices vary.

Description : I love my dog. She really sweet. She has a ton of energy and is always on the go. Every little thing sets her off and she seems to spend most of her day barking at something. Is there any way to get her to calm down and keep it quiet? She's driving me crazy.

Last Answer : Barking is one of the ways dogs communicate. Herding and guarding dogs in particular tend to bark a lot and controlling the behavior requires lots of patience. Jack Russells, as you know, are very active dogs ... . Never yell or punish your dog for barking, it doesn't work and you lose his trust.

Description : Dogs see on a greyscale and are colorblind, does that include every color on the color spectrum?

Last Answer : Dogs can see other colors but not as many as humans and the colors are not as rich. In tests, dogs see mainly yellows, blues and greys. Red or orange is difficult for a dog to see and may appear as a very dark grey or black. So skip the red toys - they are that color to please you.

Description : i know that tigers have striped skin as well as striped fur....is the same true of dalmations?

Last Answer : Yes, dalmatians have spotted skin too. They are all white when born. When they are about 10 weeks old, the colored fur, either black or dark brown, begins to grow. The ideal spotting is spaced fairly evenly with a pleasing pattern.

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Last Answer : Labrador Retrievers are very popular family pets but there are many breeds to choose from. You might want to look for an adult dog whose temperament is obvious. Visit your local shelter or ... dog can have its own individual personality while basic traits are similar, even within the same breed.

Description : Why not did put Wirehaired Vizsla? This is a Hungarian dog breed.

Last Answer : As you suggested, we have included this breed in our list. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. The Wirehaired Vizsla is a highly intelligent, easily trained breed. It is a large ... family. They are loving, affectionate and loyal with their family and are especially good with children.

Description : Why not did put Transylvanian Hound? This is a Hungarian dog breed.

Last Answer : You're right! We were missing Transylvanian Houd. We've added it to the main site of The Pet Wiki. You can read more about them here: http://thepetwiki.com/Transylvanian_Hound

Description : We want to add a dog to our family of five. Our kids are 4, 8 and 13. What breed is right for us?

Last Answer : Labrador Retrievers are popular family dogs. But consider your life-style, how active you and your family are, where you live and so on. Think about adopting an adult dog - that ... leave young children unsupervised with any pet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bPh7rQQU_xY

Description : I adopted a dog from a pound. She's a really sweet thing. How can I tell if she's a pitbull or an amstaf or something else? I love her no matter what she is; I'm just curious.

Last Answer : There are a number of laboratories that do DNA testing on dogs. They can be found online and will send you a kit with instructions for you to mail to them for testing. Otherwise, unless your dog is ... for sure. Appearances can be deceiving. You really can't tell your dog's mix from looks alone.

Description : Great Danes are really big dogs. I was wondering how much they ate and how much it would cost to feed one.

Last Answer : Adult Great Danes can eat anywhere from 6-12 cups of food a day. It's important to feed a high quality food, high in protein, low carbs and no corn, wheat, soy. It may cost more, but you'll have a ... example for a 50 lb. dog - about 16 oz. protein and 8 oz.carbs. (veggies) divided into 2 meals.