• A Bill for the suppression of the practice was introduced into the British House of Commons in 1802, but was defeated by 13 votes, and it was not till the year 1835 that it was finally put down by Act of Parliament, called the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835
  • The Bulldog shoulders should be muscular, very heavy, widespread and slant outward, giving stability and great power. The elbows should be low and stand well out and loose from the body. The forelegs should be short, very stout, straight and muscular
  • Bulldogs and Terriers were developed in the British Isles. Both breeds became increasingly popular around the start of the 16th century when hunting was a major form of entertainment.
  • The Bullmastiff typically has a powerful build, symmetrical, showing great strength, sound and active. A well socialised animal will be high spirited, alert and faithful.

  • Bull Baiting

    A Bill for the suppression of the practice was introduced into the British House of Commons in 1802, but was defeated by 13 votes, and it was not till the year 1835 that it was finally put down by Act of Parliament, called the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Special Information

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History Czechoslovakian Wolfdog. A wolfdog is a dog with recent wolf heritage. That is, a wolfdog has a pure wolf ancestor within the last five generations. (That would be the wolfdogs great-great-great grandparent). Though many people still use the term "wolf hybrid," this is not an accurate term. A Czechoslovakian Wolfdog 'hybrid' is the offspring of two different species. According to the reclassification of the dog by taxonomists in 1993, the...

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Croatian Sheepdog Special Breed and Picture

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Croatian Sheepdog is of lower medium height. Its base color is black. Short hairs on the head and legs characterize the breed. The body length exceeds the height at the withers for approximately 10%, so the dog is of somewhat elongated square shape. Croatian Sheepdog temperament it is a lithe, keen and modest shepherd's dog, which can easily be trained. Head The head Croatian Sheepdog is relatively light, lean and wedge shaped. The ratio between...

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Croatian Sheepdog Special Information

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The Croatian Sheepdog is a very old working breed from the Balkans, believed by some to had accompanied proto-Croats on their supposed journey from Afghanistan to Europe, but this theory has yet to be proven. A number of enthusiasts trace the Croatian Sheepdog to the Greek Alopekis, while others link this energetic little worker directly to the black Asian wolves. It should be noted that many other theories concerning this breed's ancestry exist,...

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Coton de Tulear Information and Pictures

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Coton de Tulear  The Coton de Tulear, also known as the Royal Dog of Madagascar, was first recognised in 1990 but he has existed in his native Madagascar, particularly on the island of Tula, for several hundred years. Although very few have been exported from Madagascar, the breed is becoming more popular in the USA, Europe and the UK. Primarily a household companion, he is loyal and friendly, as well as intelligent. He has the advantage...

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Friday, July 6, 2012

History Bull Baiting in European

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In ancient Rome, bullbaiting dogs performed in the arenas, fighting lions, bears, elephants and hence the name bulls. These dogs mostly came from Great Britain, at that time occupied by the Romans. The Roman conquerors were introduced to these dogs that seemed to be even braver than their own dogs at home, the Molossians. Roman documents enthusiastically report on these English fighting dogs, capable of breaking the neck of a full-grown bull. In...

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Cordoba Fighting Dog

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Cordoba Fighting Dog. The name, place of origin and job of this dog are immediately clear. “Córdoba” does not refer to the city in Spain, but to Córdoba in Argentina, a large city and district northwest of Buenos Aires. At the beginning of the 20th Century dog fights were still very popular in Latin America. A lot of gambling money was involved, the earnings exceeding those from the cock-fights. The names of the winning dogs and their owners were...

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Chinook Dog Grooming and Temperament

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Chinook Dog owners recommend brushing the dogs on a daily bases to keep shedding under control. They also recommend bathing the dogs only once or twice per year, or on an as-needed basis. A Chinook’s nails can be thick and grow very fast and you may need to trim them on a weekly basis. Other grooming requirements (such as ears, skin, paws, and teeth) are the same as other breeds. Moderate daily exercise is required to maintain the health and happiness...

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