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There are over 800 dog breeds recognized at various kennel registries thoughout the world. Some dogs, although they perpetuate certain traits in their decendants, belong to no recognized breed. These breeds are futher classified into groups. A group combines various dog breeds based on specific traits of their line – differentiating between dogs who hunt, [...]
Review of what we have learned: When looking for a collie, or looking for any dog, in fact, one must first understand the history of dogs and why there are different breed. It is believed that the dog was the very first domesticated animal. Their loyalty, dedication, and friendship over the 15,000 years of domestication [...]
So far today we have learned about some physical characteristics of the domesticated dog breed. Now let’s examine their Intelligence. Intelligence Dogs are valued for their intelligence. This intelligence is expressed differently with different breeds and individuals, however. For example, Border Collies are noted for their ability to easily learn verbal commands, while other breeds [...]
Modern dog breeds show more variation in size, appearance, and behavior than any other domestic animal. Within the range of extremes, dogs generally share attributes with their wild ancestors, the wolves. Dogs are predators and scavengers, possessing sharp teeth and strong jaws for attacking, holding, and tearing their food. Although selective breeding has changed the [...]
In our previous article, we took the collie “up the ladder” through classifications of individual collie, breed, group, subspecies and species. Today we will look at the higher classifications of the collie’s genus, family, class, phyum, and – the highest of all – kingdom. Scientific Collie Classification Breakdown Review: Individual Collie > Your Pet Breed > [...]
To understand the collie, you must understand where they come from and why they are classified as a “collie”. In this article, we will take a trip “up the ladder” to learn the specific scientific classification of the Collie Dog. Scientific Collie Classification Breakdown Review: Individual Collie > Your Pet Breed > Rough & Smooth Collie [...]
There’s no doubt. Fleas can be the bane of a dog’s (and dog owner’s) existence. The little critters are pretty amazing. They’ve got six tiny legs and no wings, yet they can leap tall dogs in a single bound. Scientists have identified nearly 2,000 species of fleas, but ironically, it’s Ctenocephalides felis — the cat [...]
By: Jonni Good Canine parvovirus, sometimes known simply as ‘parvo,’ is a serious contagious disease caused by a virus. This illness is spread when dogs come into contact with the feces of infected animals. Dog parks, highway rest stops and popular walking trails in cities are areas where dog feces are often found, and where [...]
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