There’s a lot that scientists still don’t know about the true origins of modern dogs and a lot of conflicting research out there. However, there are things that we know are certainly true. It’s true, for example, that all dogs come from wolves. Dogs are, in fact, the earliest known domesticated animal. However, they probably […]
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Dogs are great companions for all stages of life: childhood, adulthood, and the golden years. Studies have shown that owning a dog can reduce stress and improve cardiovascular health, among other things. Also, seniors who own pets are a quarter less likely to have depression than non-pet-owning seniors. This is likely because they are loving
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We all know and love the popular dog breeds like Labradors and German Shepherds, but have you ever thought about the dog breeds that are falling by the wayside? Why does this happen? One big reason these breeds are disappearing is due to the illegalization of hunting deer and foxes. Another reason this happens is
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Have you ever watched your dog “wolf” down a meal and wonder to yourself if dogs and wolves somehow share lineage? Or how about when your dog takes its stuffed toy, shakes it so hard he’s hitting himself with it, and shreds it to oblivion? Some dog behavior reminds us of those canine predators in
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With big dogs come big dog problems. Yes, your dog could be taking up the whole bed or couch, or his big slobbers are getting all over your armrest. But we’re talking about big dog health problems, specifically hip dysplasia. It’s a very uncomfortable condition for certain big dogs (and some small dogs, too). Sometimes
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The Saarloos Wolfdog, also known as the European Wolfdog, is a hybrid breed, a cross between a German Shepherd and Eurasian Grey Wolf, named after the creator of the breed, a Dutch breeder named Leendert Saarloos. The Saarloos Wolfdog has the appearance of the Grey Wolf but has the intelligence, loyalty, and curious nature of
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Hanover Hounds are an extremely rare dog breed used almost exclusively for hunting. Companion Hanover Hounds are few and far between, too. This dog has been bred over the years specifically for following blood scents to wounded prey, which makes them a great dog for hunters who want help finding their deer or elk. They
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The Cheaglehund is a designer dog breed that’s ½ Chihuahua, ¼ Beagle, and ¼ Dachshund. They are not too popular, and with their unique mix, not much is known about them. Being mostly Chihuahua, they can be anxious little guys. The Dachshund in them creates a prey drive, making them probably unsuitable for other small
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Ba Shar dogs, also popularly known as Walrus dogs, are a cross between the floppy-eared Basset Hound and the wrinkly-faced Shar-Pei. With their stout appearance, large head, and brown, wrinkly skin, it is no wonder these Ba Shar dogs get the name “walrus.” They can be loveable and playful, as well as stubborn and alert.
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