Crazy About Dogs

12/13/2021

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There are plenty of cute pups, but a handful are prettier than the rest of the pack. We'll list 20 of the best-looking, most beautiful dog breeds here!

12/08/2021

https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristatorres/16-really-fascinating-facts-about-dogs

Did you know dogs p**p in alignment with the earth's magnetic field?

12/05/2021

The dogs in the Working Group dogs split off from the Non-Sporting Group, with the role of performing specific jobs related to guarding property or performing rescues. Considered the blue-collar workers of the canine community, dogs that are categorized into the Working Group have historically been responsible for tasks ranging from pulling sleds and carts to guarding flocks and homes.

While the appearances and jobs of the dogs in this group vary, most are powerful and intelligent, and can be relied on to perform rescues and any other tasks to protect their families. These dogs include farm and draft animals, security, police, and military dogs, as well as guide and service dogs. As such, they make dependable, loyal pets with incredible intelligence and energy.

12/01/2021

In existence for centuries, the toy breed was bred for the purpose of serving as companions for their humans. These small, easily portable dogs can be most often found sitting in the lap of their humans—or being carried around. Ideal for apartment living or anyone with limited space, many of these dogs have been bred down from their larger cousins.

11/28/2021

Originally, dogs in the Hound Group were also used for hunting and classified as Sporting Dogs. However, in 1930, the American Kennel Club introduced the Hound Group to include dogs that have specifically been bred to pursue warm-blooded quarry.

Though Hounds share their astute hunting skills, this group encompasses a diverse array of breeds. Sleek, long-legged sighthounds rely on their explosive speed, incredible stamina, and sharp, wide vision to chase fast animals like jackrabbits and antelope, and they either bring them down or hold them at bay until the hunter arrives. Scent hounds are responsible for using their acute sense of smell to track game, and are known for being more rugged and durable and having the ability to trail just about anything—whether it’s a squirrel or a missing person.

While it’s difficult to make generalizations about such a diverse group of dogs, generally, the charming, affectionate dogs in this group will make loyal companions and family pets, and some will require more vigorous exercise than others.

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Dogs in the sporting group were bred to be a hunter’s best sidekick—their purpose is to assist with catching feathered game. Thanks to the invention of the gun, sporting dogs were developed as hunters found they needed a canine’s help with retrieving upland game birds or waterfowl.

There are four basic types of Sporting dogs: spaniels, pointers, retrievers, and setters. Some of the breeds in this group, such as retrievers, are especially adept at swimming and specialize in waterfowl like ducks, while setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds are known experts in hunting quail, pheasant, and other game birds in the grasslands.

While these breeds may be known for performing multiple tasks to aid the hunter, typically pointers and setters would identify and mark game by pointing, spaniels would flush game, and retrievers would be in charge of recovering dead and wounded game.

All of the Sporting Group dogs are characterized by their natural active and alert personalities, stable temperaments, and their instincts both in the water and out in the woods. Sporting dogs make lovable, well-rounded pets and are the perfect addition to active families, as these energetic, alert dogs will require plenty of exercise and time spent outdoors.