Thursday, January 12, 2012

History of American Staffordshire Terrier Dog breed

This is a medium-sized dog with a very strong muscular physique. It was said that they originally came from England where they serve as guards, companion, and dog fighters. Bulldogs were also bred in England and resembles the first American Staffordshire Terriers. They are of greater degree than the present day Bulldogs. Some say that the White Terrier was cross bred to bulldogs which resulted to the American Staffordshire breed. The Americans raised a larger Pit Bull than the English, and the American Staffordshire Terrier quickly took shape as a distinct dog breed. This breed is also known as Pit-dog, Pit Bull Terrier, Bull-and-Terrier dog and Half & Half. Different breeds were used to develop the present day AmStaff.

The breed was recognized by AKC in 1936 as a Staffordshire Terrier, however, it was changed to American Staffordshire Terrier in 1972 to clearly distinguish the dog from its English relative.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

History of Akita Dog breed

Akita dogs are Japanese breed. In its native country Akita means national treasure. It’s a symbol of prosperity, good health and good fortune. Hellen Keller was said to have brought the first Akita to America. She showed deep interest in the breed and presented the first two Akitas to the US.

Akitas can weigh over 100 pounds. They have great body strength and are aggressive. Akitas are family oriented. They can get along well with other dogs but prefers to be the “only dog”. They must be trained to obey personally by their owners instead of being sent to dog schools. They easily get bored and prefers to be on one-on-one with their masters.

Some Akitas enjoy bringing things around their mouth including YOU. They may take your wrist and lead you to where they want to be or to a food that they want to eat. Since they love carrying things using their mouth, you can train them on getting the newspaper or the mail from the box and hand it to you. They enjoy and love these types of jobs.

They don’t like to be teased or annoyed. It can resort to biting. Thus, children should be kept away from them for the safety of their lives.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Temperament of the Border Collie breed

Border Collies are originally bred as farm dogs. Farmers consider them as gifts from heaven as they are highly energetic and they’re one of the hardest working dogs blooming on praises. Border Collie dogs can mingle well with other animals and with children too. However, they may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex. You have to show 100% leadership and should have energy stronger than them. You should be firm and consistent or else, the dog will take over. If they are allowed to take over, they can be highly reactive or too sensitive with sound and strange movements, thus making them a poor choice for family.

These dogs love attention, thus, if you don’t have enough time to spend with them, it is not advisable to have one. Taking care of a Border Collie requires a lot of attention and time, they love to cuddled and be pleased.

Temperament of the Pomeranian breed

One of the most independent of the Toy breeds, Pomeranian is a small lively dog. They’re very loyal to their handlers and to the family they serve. Poms are proud little dogs and are very intelligent. They are very determined to learn and can easily follow commands. They are good in learning tricks. They are considered to be one of the most independent breeds amongst other toy breeds. They may be difficult to feed because they can be picky at times. They can also get along well with other animals without any problems as long as they will be introduced.

Some behavior problems of the Pomeranian dogs are excessive barking, snapping and biting. There are also times when this breed can suffer from separation anxiety. But, if given detailed rules to follow, Pomeranians are expected to be calm and quiet.

Overall, this breed is a happy dog and can be a good companion for elders. They can also make good guard dogs.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Temperament of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are dogs who love to wag their tails. They are very playful, active, affectionate and generally, happy dogs. They’re very easy to train and can respond quickly to commands. Dogs of this breed are good with children and great in socializing with larger dogs. Cavaliers are sporting type too. They are fond of chasing most things that move even on busy streets. They also treat strangers as friends and they couldn’t be guard dogs then.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs aren’t advised to be left all alone the whole day. They tend to suffer from separation anxiety and will cause too much barking and destructiveness when left alone too much.

Temperament of the Doberman PInscher breed

Doberman’s temperament is very famous aside from its fierce and strong appearance. They are considered to be working dogs because most are aggressive, highly intelligent and great in training. Dobermans are fearless but are often misunderstood and branded as dangerous. Generally, this breed is well-mannered. The breed is watchful and always aware. They enjoy looking out on windows and inspect new sounds and follow new smell. Having a Doberman in the house will give you peace of mind and feeling of safety. No one can slip up on you with them around. The dog is brave but sometimes stubborn. They are obedient and can easily follow commands regardless of fear or pain they are undergoing. It is embarrassing not to train a Doberman because handlers are putting their intelligence into waste. At a young age, they could be nasty and stubborn but with right and consistent training, Doberman could be the perfect watch dog and working dog that you’d ever have.

Contrary to what many people know about the breed, Dobermans love to be touched and caressed. They love affection from their owners and can sit on the couch for hours cuddling with their masters. They are very loving and loyal dogs. Their devotion to their owners are remarkable.