Dog Behavior and Training Digest

A psychosis is defined as a mental disorder of such degree that there is personality disintegration and loss of contact with reality. The line between neurotic and psychotic behavior is not well defined, even by psychiatrists and psychologists. Two existing criteria can be added to the description of a neurotic dog to describe, for […]
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History and origin: The Chow Chow is a part of the Spitz relatives that is recognized for over 2000 years.  This Chinese breed was previously used for guarding and hunting.  His thick skin protected him in cruel climate and, unfortunately, provided clothing for the infamous Mongols, who also reportedly used the dog for cooking.
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Previously known as Russian Wolfhounds, this Russian sight hound was developed by crossing the extinct Lapp sled dog with the Collie. 
The Borzoi was used as coursing hounds to hunt rabbits, foxes, and wolves in packs.  His swiftness, agility, and power allowed him to range far ahead of the mounted hunter, attain the victim […]

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The Bullmastiff is assumed to have been evolved between 200 or 300 years ago by crossing the Mastiff with the Bulldog.  He was used as a watch dog against poachers (who were hunting on big estates) without really harming them.  The Bullmastiff was bred to be brave, fast, strong, and willing to […]

History and origin: The Gordon Setter is a real Scottish breed, dated back to 17th century Scotland.  He is the simply native Scottish gun dog and was formerly recognized as the Gordon Castle Setter due to the truth that he was bred at Gordon Castle, Banffshire.  Many consider that he is a cross between […]
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History and origin: Assumed to have been evolved from spaniels, the English Setter was first seen in 16th century England and was perfected as a hunting dog in the 19th century. In purpose they are nearly the same to the Pointer. The main difference is the longer coat, which allows them to […]
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History and origin: This is an old breed, developed in Ireland from a number of spaniel breeds to the end of the 19th century.  The Irish Water Spaniel, although able of flushing birds like other spaniels, was really bred to surpass as a water retriever.
Description: The Irish Water Spaniel is the biggest of the […]
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History and origin: The Siberian Husky was bred by the nomadic Chukchi tribes of northeast Asia.  He was used as a sled dog and as a seeker.  This medium-sized breed has great endurance and a lively, independent nature.
Description: The Siberian Husky stands 20 to 23 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 35 and […]
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History and origin: The Rottweiler comes from the West German urban of Rottweil in Wurttemberg. He was used as a cattle drover and watch dog in Germany.
Description: Rottweilers stand 22 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weight between 70 and 120 pounds, with the males somewhat bigger than the females. With […]
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