Among the most intelligent of breeds, the German Shepherd Dog is so intent on its mission -whatever that may be- that it is virtually unsurpassed in working versatility. It is utterly devoted and faithful. Aloof and suspicious toward strangers, it is protective of its home and family. It can be domineering. It can be aggressive toward other dogs, but it is usually good with other pets.
The svelte Pharaoh Hound is more than a gracious addition to the home (though it surely is that)-it is a keen hunter and an exuberant chaser. Although it is calm indoors, it loves to run. It is sensitive, loving, gentle, and good with children and other dogs, but it may chase strange animals. It tends to be reserved with strangers; some are even timid. It is independent but willing to please. The breed has the unique characteristic of "blushing" when excited, with the nose and ears turning a rosy colour.
The Pointer is a true wide-ranging hunter, which means that it not only is an excellent bird dog but also has the stamina to run for hours. Consequently, it needs lots of exercise or it can become frustrated and destructive. Because it is ever on the lookout for birds, it is easily distracted from everyday matters -but it is nearly impossible to distract once on point. It is gentle and sweet but may be too energetic and boisterous at times for very small children. Like many sporting breeds, it can be found in field or show types; the field type is generally smaller and perhaps more active.
Confident, bold, alert, and imposing, the Rottweiler is a popular choice for its protection abilities. As befitting its self-assured nature, it tend to be headstrong an stubborn and is often domineering. It is reserved, often wary, toward strangers. It may be overly protective if it perceives that its family is being threatened, and it may also attempt to "herd" children. This is a powerful breed that needs socialization, consistent training, and daily exercise to be the best it can be -a loyal family member and guardian.
- Staffordshire bull terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a fun-loving character that loves playing with its family and friends. It is typically playful, companionable, amiable, docile, and generally responsibe to its owner's wishes. Its love of a good game is rivaled only by its need for human companionship. It is also characteristically friendly toward strangers. Some can be strong willed. Although it doesn't usually look for a fight, it is fearless and tenacious. It may not do well around strange dogs or sometimes even household dogs that challenge it. It is generally very good with children; although usually gentle, some can be rambunctious. In the United Kingdom the Stafford is known as the Nanny Dog, in reference to its eagerness and ability to assume the role of a child's nursemaid.
The Weimaraner is bold and rambunctious, sometimes too much so for small children. It loves to run and hunt and can become frustrated and destructive if kept penned up. It can be stubborn or headstrong. It functions best with an active owner who enjoys outdoor activities and wants a fun-loving companion
These dogs are calm and quiet, but are very cheerful, attentive and alert.
I have shown above a few breeds of dogs that intrigued me and the ones I thought other people might be interested in too. It is very easy to go on any site I will describe later and find out things about the dog that you, personally, are interested in. the pictures above are those from the site. It is very easy to operate and fast to find what you need.
Cats and dogs have become one of the best-equipped animals of our time. Animal lovers want the best treatment for their little darlings and go to the extremes of ordering a masseuse for their animal as well as themselves. People have taken advantage of this and have created many companies that sell animal friendly and comfort made products like toys, food, clothes, leads, houses, grooming services, hairdressers, dog carriers, pet ID tags etc. No species have developed a closer relationship with humanity than the dog (although cat-lovers may disagree), which is why they get the most recognition.
Because we live in such a technological world it is very easy to find a lot of help on the net. All you really need to do is to switch on your computer, connect to the internet and go to either “google” or “msn” search sites, type in “dogs” and everything you could ever think of is going to be right there in front of you just a click away.
New dog owners would never need to worry about how to look after a dog, what to do etc as everything is already out there for you to look at, enjoy and learn from. It couldn’t be easier. The sites are a lot of fun too so you wont just have to stare in to a boring black and white screen and read hours on end, everything is made interesting and fun for you as well as your little companion.
Below are just a few examples of some colourful and relevant sites that I have come across:
On this site as you can see there are a lot of information and everything is easy and entertaining. Everything you could ever think you might need is right there made available for you.
Another example is this one:
As you can see there is really hardly anything that you wont find to do with dogs, you can even have dog comics!
This is the last example that I will show you:
This site is generally very entertaining and useful at the same time. As you can see it’s very eye catching as it is very colourful, and very nicely presented for the reader.
I have tried to give you all the information that you might need/want to know to find out about how to care for your pet dog. As you have seen there are different varieties of dogs and not all enjoy the same treatment or need the same treatment as another dog. So you would need to take your time and explore what your dog needs and you would get the same back from them as they are very sensitive. Hope you find this useful and I have helped you in some way.
By Diana Rough
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