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The Harrier Dog Breed Information And Interesting Facts

Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 6:52 pm  
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The Harrier Dog Breed Information And Interesting Facts

The sport of hunting rabbits on horseback with packs of hounds is well documented. Historians have recorded that packs of hounds were used to hunt hare and rabbit and fox as early as the 13th century in England. In 400 B.C. the Greek historian Xenophon described packs of hounds being used for hunting rabbits.
it is believed that the word “Harrier” comes from the Norman word for “hound” and that the origin of the Harrier hound may have travelled to England with the… Continue reading

American Foxhound – Dog Breeds – Everything You Need To Know

Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 6:52 pm  
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by Wrynn7

American Foxhound – Dog Breeds – Everything You Need To Know

To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog.
Breed group: Hound
Weight: Male: 70-75 lbs; female: 65-70 lbs
Height: Male: 22-25 inches; female: 21-24 inches
Overview
The American foxhound has its descendence directly from the French and English hounds. They were brought to America in 1650, and more than a hundred years later they were bred to a French hound. This dog was sent from Lafayette to George… Continue reading

The Bluetick Coonhound Dog Breed Facts And Information

Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 6:52 pm  
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The Bluetick Coonhound Dog Breed Facts And Information

Easily recognized by its unique blueish coat, the Bluetick Coonhound is a member of the hound group of dogs. Thought to be descended from French Bleu Gascogne Hounds (hence the blueish color) and English foxhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds were originally registered as English Foxhounds. Breeders broke from this when they chose not to follow the breed standard of a hot nosed dog and chose to continue breeding Bluetick Coonhounds as cold nosed creating a distinct breed.
Prone to slobbering Bluetick Coonhounds have a tri-colored… Continue reading

Basenji Dog Breed Interesting And Great Facts

Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 6:52 pm  
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Basenji Dog Breed Interesting And Great Facts

The Basenji may be considered a strange breed of dog. The breed is a small, short haired hunting dog from Africa. This breed is an ancient breed that does not bark. The dog does make noise but it sounds more like a chortle or yodel. Your neighbors will love this breed of dog.
The Basenji has a short back and is slightly built. Even with the slight build, the Basenji is an athletic dog about the size of a fox terrier. The Basenji has a… Continue reading

Basset Hounds

Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 6:52 pm  
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Basset Hounds

The sad eyes and the long ears endear a Basset puppy to people everywhere. Used primarily to hunt rabbits his low to the ground body along with the hound nose and ears make for a good dog for those without a lot of room. Less than 14 inches in size this is a short legged, heavy bone, long bodied dog that is easy going in attitude. These are extremely devoted dogs with loose, elastic skin that should be all weather useful. The color may vary somewhat with the typical… Continue reading

The Greyhound Dog’s Tale of Tragedy

Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 6:52 pm  
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The Greyhound Dog’s Tale of Tragedy

Throughout history the Greyhound has been the darling dog breed of royalty and nobility. From the ancient Egyptians, who often mummified and buried favored dogs with their owners; to the English nobility who enacted a law banning so fine a beast from being owned by mere commoners. Even the Bedouin (who as devout Muslims shun dogs in general for supposedly being unclean) since time immemorial have so revered the Greyhound (or its derivative or ancestor) that not only was contact permitted, they even allowed… Continue reading

Suspiciousness Towards Strangers in Dachshunds

Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 6:51 pm  
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Suspiciousness Towards Strangers in Dachshunds

Suspiciousness Towards Strangers In Dachshunds

Why do Dachshunds tend to be suspicious?

Dachshunds tend to be suspicious because it is part of the Dachshunds breed’s specific instincts. Dachshunds can become suspicious when they are not socialized properly as puppies. This breed of dog needs extensive exposure to sights, sounds, and a variety of people; otherwise, their cautious nature may turn into suspiciousness, and this can lead to biting behavior in the Dachshund.

By nature, Dachshunds tend to be aloof and standoffish; they need extensive socialization because this… Continue reading

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