Breed All About It - Dog Breeds starting With D - Dalmatians

02/27/2017

Breed All About It - Dog Breeds starting With D - Dalmatians

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Narrator: Lovable, kind of quirky looking, medium-sized white dogs with spots all over. And the spots are really, really all over.

Dr. Karen Halligan: Spots everywhere. In fact if you open their mouths you might be surprised to see that they actually have spots in their mouths.

Narrator: But guess what when they"re born they have no spots.

Andrea Arden: Dalmatians are actually born all white and then their spots develop as they mature.

Dr. Nicholas Dodman: They"re cute, their mascot "ish.

Joey Villani: Believe it or not George Washington was the first breeder for Dalmatian that we know of in the United States.

Narrator: The Dalmatian, it"s the dog famous for riding along on the fire truck.

Andrea Arden: I would have to guess that firemen like to hang out with Dalmatians because they are great attention grabbers. Most firemen grab my attention anyway, but ...

Narrator: It"s the dog hanging with the client"s Dales protecting the beer. And it"s the dog who hit the big time with Disney"s 101 Dalmatians movies. But with the Dalmatians fame came a price. Owners getting the dogs thought they would be just like the sweet loving creatures they saw in the movies. But guys that"s Hollywood.

Dr. Nicholas Dodman: There was a lot of indiscriminate breeding, sort of puppy mill type stuff. There are issues with temperament and aggression.

Narrator: But not all Dalmatians are problem dogs. With the right breeding and training these eye-catching animals can be great pets.

Dr. Cherise Clement: The Dalmatians origins are actually a little bit hazy. It"s a really ancient breed. Some people think that it may go all the way back to Egypt.

Narrator: In the beginning those polka dot hounds were bred as war and guard dogs.

Dr. Nicholas Dodman: This is one of the ... well, the only breed of dog that was bred for what they call coaching. They would run alongside the stage coaches and they would clear the crowds out of the way.

Narrator: These society dogs went from protecting rich people in horse-drawn carriages to protecting horse-drawn fire trucks.

Andrea Arden: Although they don"t run along the sides of fire trucks anymore they basically are wonderful mascots for the firehouse.

Narrator: For a few reasons these dogs really stand out - first very obvious the spots on their coats which range from the size of a dime to a half-dollar. Ever wondered how many spots the dogs can have? Well that can vary too, from just a few to almost total spot coverage, another cool quality, their stocky body and strong muscles which give them the power to run and run from miles on end.

Dr. Karen Halligan: They"re very, very active dogs. In fact if you"re a jogger or a runner a Dalmatian is going to hit spot. They do like to run away and have what"s called selective hearing. So you can say, "Come, come here, come here." And they just don"t hear you.

Narrator: Yup, these dogs can be independent and stubborn. But don"t be fooled these rambunctious hounds are super smart.

Dr. Cherise Clement: They"re amazing dogs and really intelligent. And because they"re really intelligent they seem to sometimes think that they know that they"re bossing not you.

Dr. Karen Halligan: So you just have to make sure that you start early, consistent, patient training when they"re puppies.

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Narrator: Full-grown, 40 pounds Dalmatians are sort of cat like in cleanliness with little grooming. And if you decide to get a Dalmatian ask for a raise, because these dogs can have health issues.

Dr. Karen Halligan: Bladder stones. It can cause a lot of problems. So they need to be fed a special diet.

Narrator: But most importantly if you do get a Dalmatian make sure these bundles of energy fit your lifestyle. In general Dalmatians need lots of running room. They can have health issues like deafness. Dalmatians are easy to groom and trainable, can make good family pets for active families.

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Breed All About It - Dog Breeds starting With C - Cocker Spaniel

03/20/2017

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Breed All About It - Dog Breeds starting With C - Cocker Spaniel

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Narrator: It"s a stocky, sturdy, silky smooth kind of dog with an ever wagging tail.

Dr. Karen Halligan: They are stunning to look at.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell: There are a lot of people who would pay a lot of money to have hair like a Cocker Spaniel.

Dr. Karen Halligan: Cocker Spaniels are sweet, loyal, affectionate, playful. In fact they"re terrible watch dogs because they"re so friendly.

Narrator: Oprah Winfrey has three. President Truman had Feller. President Nixon had Checkers. And this Cocker Spaniel help sell sun tan lotion. Two other Cockers are famous in England for sniffing out cancer at Amersham Hospital.

History has it, these dogs date back to the 14th century and originated in Spain. They may have been one of the few dogs that come to America on the Mayflower.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell: Cocker Spaniels were bred to hunt game birds, particularly one game bird called the Woodcock is where their name comes from, the Cocker Spaniel.

Narrator: Way back then a litter of Cockers weren"t just all baby Cockers.

Dr. Nicholas Dodman: The smaller dogs were called the Cockers and the larger ones were called the Springers.

Narrator: The smaller dogs were great at hunting Woodcocks, birds that fly low to the ground. And the taller litter mates were good at flushing or spring a flying game out of its hiding spots.

The first lovable thing people notice are the Cocker Spaniel"s long, low slung feathered floppy ears.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell: They"re long and cute and flowing.

Narrator: Traditionally Cocker Spaniels have dark eyes. They are round with almond shaped rims.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell: When they look at you, you really think they can understand what you"re saying and they can look into your soul.

Narrator: The Cocker Spaniel"s body is sturdy and compact. It"s the smallest of the sporting dog breeds, and the smallest of the spaniels. Traditionally these dogs live around 12 to 15 years if properly taken care of.

Andrea Arden: Good care on the part of parents is probably one of the things that is most likely to determine the length of a dog"s life.

Narrator: And that"s what Cherie and Norm have done with their little Cocker Spaniel at this four storey townhouse in Sherman Oaks, California.

Norm: I call him Mr. Fatty Pants. I call him Mr. Fatty Pants because he looks fat but he"s really not. He"s just a short little Cocker Spaniel that"s very muscular.

Narrator: And Uno loves cruising the neighborhood in a car and on the sidewalks.

Norm: He"s the original Alta Cocker. And in Hebrew that just means old man. He"s an old Jewish dog.

Narrator: In fact he may be America"s oldest dog. According to his owner Uno is 22 years old. In dog years that"s like 154. While most dogs only live about 12 human years, the oldest dog ever lived to be 29. He wasn"t a Cocker Spaniel but an Australian Cattle dog named Bluey. He died in 1939. But amazingly this 22 year old guy gets around just fine. He eats, sleeps, goes for walks, even climbs up four stories of stairs on his own every day.

Norm: When he has to go upstairs to go sleep or make a pee-pee, there"s a lot of stairs and he does this five, six, seven times a day all the way out here to his lawn.

Narrator: Norm adopted the dog when Uno was two years old. Six years ago Cherie came into Norm and Uno"s life and that"s when the dog really started to get pampered. Cherie even opened her own doggy spa.

Cherie: I know you don"t love this. But you have to get this done and you"re so happy when it"s done. He"s old, so he just likes to run around and hang out instead of being in the tub or being dried.

Narrator: But not does Uno get fluffed and buffed, he has his own personal chef too.

Cherie: Do you want some chicken, honey?

Narrator: And while he loves his home-cooked dinners his favorite meal of the day is soup.

Cherie: It"s wipey mouth time. I know you don"t like this.

Narrator: Even Uno vet says he"s amazed at just how healthy this dog really is.

Dr. Clipsham: I think it"s a combination of a lot of things - diet, exercise, good stable environment. He just keeps going, he"s like the energizer bunny.

Cherie: You are the best boy in the world. Yes, you are. You"re the best boy and the oldest boy.

Norm: I just love him to death and I couldn"t imagine being without him.

Narrator: If you want your Cocker Spaniel to live a long life like Uno, raise your dog in a stress-free environment. Apartment living works just fine.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell: But you just have to make sure you exercise them.

Narrator: Most Cockers live fairly long lives. But see your vet for cataracts, kneecap problems and ear infections.

Dr. Nicholas Dodman: You do need to pay regular attention to those ears, perhaps keeping the hair on the inside of the ear flat, shaved down a bit to allow full ventilation.

Narrator: Along with keeping a Cocker Spaniel"s ears clean you will need to groom their body. And training can happen with a Cocker Spaniel but they can be a little stubborn.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell: They are great family dogs. They are affectionate, they"re loyal, they are devoted to their family. However they"re also very protective. And if they"re socialized and trained well then they"re good with children and they"re good with the entire family. If you don"t train them well they can develop a little bit of aggression. They can become a little territorial. However, those things are easy to nip in the bud when they"re very young.

Narrator: So does the Cocker Spaniel make a good family pet? It can, but make sure you get yours from a good breeder. In general the Cocker Spaniel can live almost anywhere but needs exercise. They can have health problems like cataracts and ear infections. They need regular grooming and are easily trained, so overall the Cocker Spaniel can make a good pet if adopted from a reputable breeder.

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Breed All About It - Dog Breeds starting With B - Border Collie

03/13/2017

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Breed All About It - Dog Breeds starting With B - Border Collie

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Narrator: Meet the Border Collie. It"s a pretty smart dog.

Zak George: Border Collies are the most intelligent breed on the planet without a doubt, non-negotiable, end of story.

Narrator: Okay, so it"s a really smart dog. In fact on nearly every ranking of doggie intelligence the Border Collie comes out on top.

Tyson Kilmer: It"s a highly intelligent dog, highly trainable dog.

Narrator: The Poodle and German Shepherd usually round out the top three most intelligent breeds, but border collies are canine rocket scientists. Think twice about these dogs as house pets though.

Andrea Arden: They are not good with novice dog owners.

Zak George: If you don"t work with a Border Collie they"re going to drive you nuts and they will destroy every possession you have.

Narrator: The breed is named for the border region of England and Scotland. Shepherds in this area carefully bred dogs over many generations. The result is a dog that may just be the perfect herding breed.

Andrea Arden: I don"t think there"s any dog that excels better at herding than Border Collies.

Narrator: The Border Collie is a born athlete. It"s muscular supple body is bred for speed and stamina.

Tyson Kilmer: Very, very hyper, a dog that loves to run, loves to heard, love to chase animals.

Narrator: Shepherds were also attracted to their Border Collies fiercely intense stare, sometimes called the eye. Border Collies use this gaze to intimidate and control livestock.

Andrea Arden: When they"re focused on something it is very hard to break that concentration.

Narrator: That great intelligence is the key to this herding dog"s prowess. Border Collies were bred to complete complex tasks both with humans and independently.

Tyson Kilmer: When you hear the term man"s best friend, a Border Collie comes mind.

Narrator: A fourth unique physical characteristic gives the Border Collie even more of an edge. When herding the dog can move quickly in a crouching position, it"s reminiscent of a stalking cat. This trait is due to a space between the tops of the shoulder blades. The almost locomotive movement allows the Border Collie to make subtle adjustments to manage a herd with absolute precision.

Andrea Arden: I can"t think of many dogs that are as driven and focused as Border Collies.

Narrator: Today Border Collie enthusiasts like Animal Planet"s expert trainer Zak George are finding new creative outlets for this remarkable breed.

Zak George: Border Collies are exceptional at dog sports.

Narrator: Zak"s high-flying Collies go for big air when chasing Frisbees. They also have a few head turning tricks up their sleeves. Zak"s Collie Venus even knows her multiplication tables.

Zak George: What is three times two?

Narrator: Whether it"s herding sheep, playing Frisbee or performing amazing tricks, training is where this breed shines. But if you step up to a Border Collie you better know what you"re doing.

Andrea Arden: If you don"t know what you"re doing you could end up with the dog who is incredibly destructive.

Narrator: This is not a good apartment dog.

Tyson Kilmer: I would definitely want to see this dog in a rural environment.

Narrator: Besides some concerns for hip dysplasia and eye issues, Border Collies are generally healthy.

Tyson Kilmer: For the most part these guys live to a ripe age.

Narrator: There are several coat types, each with slightly different grooming requirements. But in general this is an easy dog to groom.

Joey Villani: Brushing and combing is essential because the dog does shed. It"s a double coated breed.

Narrator: If its need for mental stimulation and exercise is met, the Border Collie is a wonderful family pet. But if you don"t provide for its needs, watch out.

Andrea Arden: If you don"t focus that herding instinct, they are very likely to start hurting your children which means nipping at their heels.

Narrator: In general the border collie thrives with lots of space and activity. It"s an extremely healthy dog with relatively light grooming needs. Though super smart Border Collies won"t just lie down for anyone, this breed is definitely not for everyone, but if its needs are being met the Border Collie is a good family dog.

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Breed All About It - Dog Breeds starting With A - Afghan Hound

02/06/2017

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Afghan Hound

Often described as the king of dogs, the Afghan Hound is a majestic and elegant sight hound that many believe is one of the most ancient dog breeds. Legend has it that the Afghan Hound was the dog rescued on Noah’s Ark.

The first known country that we’re absolutely sure that it came from Afghanistan hence name Afghan hound.
And if you go back to Afghanistan you can see Afghans depicted on the walls in the northern caves of Afghanistan.

Instead of hunting by scent and endurance, Afghan Hounds like other sight hounds hunt by speed and sight.

Afghans were actually bred to hunt a gazelle and deer and leopards. So you can imagine how fast they must be.

In fact the Afghan hound can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. That’s as fast as a thorough bred racehorse.
What makes these dogs so fast and sure-footed is the confirmation of their hips. Set high and wide apart they enable the Afghan to change direction quickly and to cover the uneven terrain in the Afghanistan mountains.

Today this breed has become a luxurious pet in America and Europe because of his aristocratic beauty.
Afghans are definitely sort of like the runway supermodel of the dog world.

This cover model canine has been featured in print, film and television, even inspiring Picasso to create his untitled sculpture molded after one of his own beloved Afghan Hounds.

There are not many things that are as beautiful as watching an Afghan with that flowing coat and the very elegant way they hold their head up high. They’re beautiful, beautiful dogs.

Developed to protect them from the harsh weather at high altitudes the first characteristic that makes this dog so remarkable is its long silky coat.
And the flowing coat is really their signature look.

The second characteristic is their Dolichocephalic skull. This is a long narrow shaped skull with a length being three times longer than the width. Shorter nose dogs like the boxer have a narrower field of vision, as low as 180 degrees, while a sight hound like the Afghan Hound has a field of vision up to 270 degrees. The third characteristic is their distinctive ringed tail.

Afghans have a very striking tail that actually curls into a point at the end. They also have a tendency to get that beautiful curled tail stuck in things or injured.

While they might have fragile tales, the bonds Afghans developed with the humans they love are unbreakable and profound. If you’re thinking of owning one of these extraordinary dogs, here are some things to know.

The average lifespan of these dogs is 14 years and they’re quite healthy. However they are hyper sensitive to pain and even small injuries can cause them great discomfort.

The Afghan Hound needs at least one hour of physical activity every day where they can run at full speed. But remember these dogs are sight hounds.
If they see something small running they’re going to chase it.
So they should be fenced in and they should always be monitored whenever they’re being exercised.

Experienced and gentle dog owners do best training this breed. Their sensitivity has an upside, making these dogs delightful family companions that thrive with loving and calm owners.

While beautiful, their long thick coat demands an enormous amount of grooming.

You do need to make sure that every day you at least run a brush through their coat to make sure they’re not matted.

So in general Afghan Hounds do best in calm environments and need about an hour of exercise every day. While a sturdy breed Afghans are hypersensitive to injuries. Their long coats require daily grooming. And their best trained by an experienced gentle hand.

Lastly the Afghan thrives in a family with older children.

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