Herding dog, todays featured article

A herding dog or pastoral breed is a dog that either has been trained in herding or that is a member of a breed developed for herding. Some herding breeds work well with any kinds of animals; others have been bred for generations to work with specific kinds of animals and have developed physical characteristics or styles of working that enhance their ability to handle these animals. Commonly herded animals include cattle, sheep, and reindeer, although it is not unusual for poultry to be handled by dogs.

The term "herding dog" is sometimes erroneously used to describe livestock guardian dogs, whose primary function is to guard flocks from predation and theft. Herding dogs do not guard flocks but move them.

In general terms when categorizing dog breeds, herding dogs are considered a subcategory of working dogs, but for conformation shows they usually form a separate group.

English Bulldog, Todays Dog Breed


The Bulldog, colloquially known as the or English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is a medium-size breed of dog that originated in England.The bulldog is a stocky breed, with a compact body and short, sturdy limbs. Its shape results in a peculiarly unique gait. Bulldogs are known for their short muzzles and the saggy skin on their faces, creating the apparent "frown" that has become a trademark of the breed. Bulldogs come in a variety of colours and ideally have a smooth, short coat. The only disqualifier for the breed in the show ring is a liver colored nose, however a black-coated Bulldog is also not preferred. In the US, the size of a typical mature male is about 50 pounds; that for mature females is about 40 pounds. In the United Kingdom, the breed standard is 55 pounds for a male and 50 pounds for a female.
The temperament of the Bulldog is generally docile, friendly and gregarious but are known to be fiercely loyal. Bulldogs can be so attached to home and family that they will not venture out of the yard without a human companion. Due to their friendly nature bulldogs are known for getting along well with children, other breeds of dog and any house-broken pet in general.
A bulldog is suitable for houses as well as apartments due to their size and comparative lack of energy, but puppies may be destructive until they reach maturity.

Hachikō, the history


Hachikō (born November 10, 1923, died March 8, 1935), sometimes known in Japanese as 忠犬 ハチ公 (chūken hachikō, lit. 'faithful dog Hachikō'), was an Akita dog born in the city of Odate, Akita Prefecture remembered for his loyalty to his master.n 1924, Hachikō was brought to Tokyo by his owner, Hidesamuroh Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the University of Tokyo. During his owner's life, Hachikō saw him off from the front door and greeted him at the end of the day at the nearby Shibuya Station. Even after Ueno's death in May 1925, Hachikō returned every day to the station to wait for him, and did so for the next 10 years.
Hachikō's devotion moved those around him, who nicknamed him "faithful dog". Some kind vendors who saw the dog waiting every day would give him small bits of food and water. This has caused some people to say that he only returned to the station in order to receive these treats, but this does not answer why he would return only at the time his master's train was due, and not remain begging after.
Hachikō died on March 8, 1935, of filariasis. His stuffed and mounted remains are kept at the National Science Museum in Ueno, Tokyo

Akita, Today's featured article


The Akita-秋田 or Akita Ken-秋田犬(kanji)・アキタケン(katakana) is a Breed of large dog originating in Japan, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated. "Inu"-犬 means "dog" in Japanese, although in practice this animal is nearly always referred as "Akita-ken," based on the Sino-Japanese reading of the same kanji.The breed stands 24 to 28 inches at the withers (60 to 71 cm). Females weigh anywhere from 70-100 pounds (30-45kg). Males are 75-120 pounds (35-55 kg). In Japan, Akitas come in only four colours: Red Fawn, Sesame (red fawn hairs with black tips), Brindle, and White. All except white must have whitish hair on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, the neck, chest, body and tail.The loyalty and devotion displayed by an Akita is phenomenal. The typical pet Akita will follow you from room to room, yet has the uncanny ability not to be underfoot. Your Akita lives his life as if his only purpose is to protect you and spend time with you. This trait is evident in the tale of Hachikō.

Recommended Vaccine by Dr. Andrew Jones,


1.Puppies and kittens only need a series of 2 vaccine boosters, one at 8 weeks then repeated at 12 weeks. I find the most critical time to prevent infectious disease is at this young age. In small kittens and puppies, I prefer to wait until 12 weeks. The traditional 3rd booster in puppies is not necessary. If possible, delay giving the Rabies vaccine until 6 months. 2.Puppies should only be vaccinated for Parvovirus (MLV - Modified Live Vaccines) and Distemper (MLV). Only give Bordetella vaccines if going to a kennel or puppy class. Give Rabies vaccine (KILLED) at 6 months. 3.Kittens should be vaccinated for the respiratory viruses and Panleukopenia (FVRCP - Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) (MLV). Feline Leukemia (KILLED) vaccine should only be given to "high risk" cats - those in multi-cat households or outdoor cats surrounded by a large cat population. Give Rabies vaccine (KILLED) at 6 months. Ensure that the vaccines are given in the subcutaneous tissue on the lateral sides of the right and left legs. 4.Common sense should to keep your companion safe by avoiding exposure to public areas such as parks and pet stores. Keep them close to home and only expose them to animals you know are healthy. 5.I do not recommend vaccinations for Corona virus, Leptospirosis, Lyme or Giardia vaccines for dogs. The currently licensed leptospira bacterins do not contain the serovars (viruses) causing the majority of clinical leptospirosis today, so it is generally not a useful vaccine. 6.I do not advise vaccinations for FIP (Feline infectious peritonitis), Feline Bordetella, FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus) and limited use of Feline Leukemia vaccine in Cats. 7.My current advice is to give Booster vaccines at 1 year, then every 3 years until the age of 10. As new research progresses, this may even become more infrequent. We are now just learning about the duration of immunity for some vaccines, and they may well be longer than 3 years. The most important time for vaccines are the 2 boosters for puppies and kittens and the 1 year booster. Your pet should still see your veterinarian yearly for their annual wellness exam. 8.Never vaccinate a sick or weakened animal. If your puppy or kitten is showing signs of allergies or skin problems, wait. Vaccinating an already compromised immune system is almost sure to compound the problem.

Recommended vaccine by From: Dr Andrew JonesAuthor: Veterinary Secrets Revealed

The fourteen ancient breeds

Fourteen ancient breeds of dog have recently been identified through advances in DNA analysis. These breeds of domesticated dog show the fewest genetic differences from wolves. The breeds are geographically diverse, including dogs from Siberia, Japan, Alaska, China, Tibet, and Africa.
The identification of the fourteen "Ancient" dog breeds was established in the article "Genetic Structure of the Purebred Domestic Dog" by Parker et alii in the journal
Science , Volume 304 (May 21, 2004) (PubMed link ). This study compared DNA from dogs of 85 AKC-registered breeds (5 individuals per breed in most cases); according to the Supplementary Online Information published with the article, "Particular efforts were made to sample the most popular breeds." As there are some 400 known dog breeds (of which the AKC recognizes 157), it is likely that an extended study would reveal additional "ancient" breeds.
The following are the dog breeds listed as ancient in the published study and their countries
  • Canaan Dog (Israel)
  • Afghan Hound (Afghanistan)
  • Akita (Japan)
  • Alaskan Malamute (United States (Alaska)
  • Basenji (Congo)
  • Chow Chow (China)
  • Lhasa Apso (China (Tibet)
  • Pekingese (China)
  • Saluki (Egypt, Persia)
  • Samoyed (Siberia)
  • Shar Pei (China)
  • Shiba Inu (Japan)
  • Shih Tzu (China (Tibet)
  • Siberian Husky (Siberia)
  • Tibetan Terrier (China (Tibet)

Working dog

A working dog refers to a canine working animal, i.e. a dog that is not merely a pet but learns and performs tasks to assist and/or entertain its human companions, or a breed of such origin.Within this general description, however, there are several ways in which the phrase is used
  • To identify any dog that performs any task on a regular basis to assist people. In this context, a dog who helps a rancher manage cattle or who performs tricks for a trainer who receives pay for its acts is a working dog, as is a service dog or an assistance dog. This might be in comparison to a companion dog, whose purpose is primarily as a pet.
  • To distinguish between show dogs that are bred primarily for their appearance in an attempt to match a breed club's detailed description of what such a breed should look like, and working dogs that are bred primarily for their ability to perform a task. For example, a Border Collie that is a champion show dog is not necessarily good at herding sheep; a Border Collie that is a champion at sheepdog trials might be laughed out of the show ring for its nonstandard appearance. It is possible that a specimen may excel in both appearance and performance, but it is very unlikely, because showing animals have to a large degree lost all working ability due to extremes in type being favoured in the show ring. These extremes make it very difficult for the dog to do its job. It has become fully accepted that many genetic problems existing in dog breeds today are a direct result of breeding for the show ring rather than for the function the dog was intended to do.

Todays Feature "Beasley (dog actor)"

Beasley (1978-1992) was an acting dog who starred in the 1989 Tom Hanks movie Turner & Hooch as the dog Hooch. He was a rare Dogue de Bordeaux, though he is often misidentified as a bloodhound. Turner & Hooch is Beasley's only film credit.Beasley was owned and trained by Clint Rowe who makes a brief appearance in the film as an ASPC (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) officer. In 1990, movie critic Gene Siskel joked that Beasley would probably take the Oscar due to Hanks' "wooden" appearance in Turner & Hooch. Beasley died in 1992.

Today's Dog of the Week "Affenpinscher"

The Affenpinscher is a terrier-like toy breed of dog. Weighing 7 to 9 pounds (3-4 kg) and not exceeding 11 inches (24-30 cm) in height at the withers, the Affenpinscher has harsh rough coat and a monkey-like expression (Affe means monkey in German). Its coat is shaggier over the head and shoulders forming a mane, with shorter coat over the back and hind quarters. It is harsh and wiry in texture. The FCI and UK breed standards specifies that the coat must be black, but the AKC also allows gray, silver, red, black and tan, and belge (not beige; belge is a mixture of red, black and white hairs); other clubs have their own lists of acceptable colours, with black being the preference. For more info about the Affenpinscher, please visit the site.

Cockapoo

Cockapoo (also called a Spoodle or Cockerpoo) is a hybrid dog, created by crossing an American Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle (in most cases the Miniature Poodle or Toy Poodle), or by breeding Cockapoo to Cockapoo. The Cockapoo has been popular in the United States since at least the 1960s. It has become so common that many Cockapoos are the result of breeding Cockapoo to Cockapoo (F3) rather than of a direct cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle.Cockapoos have also become very popular in other countries. In Australia and Sweden, they are usually called Spoodles, and can be the result of mating either the American Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel with a Poodle, or of breeding successive generations of Spoodles. Some Cockapoos are bred Cockapoo to Poodle this is called F2 (F1 is Cocker Spaniel to Poodle. Cockapoos tend to have far fewer genetic problems than their parent breeds. This is due to what some call hybrid vigor.Nevertheless, both Poodles and Cocker Spaniels can suffer from luxating patellas (loose knees) and PRA (Progressive retinal atrophy, an eye disorder), so it's essential to ensure that the parent dogs are tested for these problems.It's also important that a Cockapoo's ears be kept clean and dry, as like Cocker Spaniels and other long-eared dogs, they can be prone to ear infections.

Dog hybrids and crossbreeds

A dog hybrid is a cross between two different breeds. Hybrids are also known as crossbreeds or crossbreds. A dog of unknown parentage is called a mixed-breed dog.

In biology, the word hybrid has two meanings. The first meaning is the result of interbreeding between two animals or plants of different taxa. Hybrids between different species within the same genus are sometimes known as interspecific hybrids or crosses. Hybrids between different sub-species within a species are known as intra-specific hybrids. The cross-breeding of dogs is closest to the latter.

The second meaning of "hybrid" is crosses between populations, breeds or cultivars of a single species. This second meaning is often used in plant and animal breeding. In less technical conversation (and particularly in the dog world) the word hybrid refers to selective breed crosses and their progeny, even if outcrossed to other breeds. Registration and recognition of hybrids Dog hybrids are not recognized by the main breed registries. They should not be confused with independent breeds, which are also not recognized. The difference lies in the longevity of the breed, the numbers of breeders and the existence of a legitimate breed club, the number of specimens of the breed past a certain number of generations, whether or not it breeds true to type, for how long a breed registry has been maintained, and the reason for the nonrecognition. Often independent breed clubs oppose recognition, for reasons which usually concern maintaining independent control of the qualities of their chosen breed. With the long-time popularity, of the "breed" name cockapoo, used since at least 1970 and constructed by combining elements of its two contributing breeds (Cocker Spaniel/Poodle), it has become extremely common to find mixed-breed dogs named with breed names

Dog Show

A show dog is a purebred dog that is displayed at conformation dog show to determine how well it conforms to established breed standard.In many cases, show dog is used to distinguish dogs whose appearance is valued above its ability to do a job, or whose ancestors were selected more for appearance than for skills, in comparison to working dogs. Show dogs are supposed to be breeding stock and therefore are entire individuals.Dog shows are hierarchical competitions and winners earn points at each level; these are recorded and added up and eventually a dog may earn enough points to be accorded the title Champion.Dog shows are held to determine which dogs can relate the most closely to their breed standards. Conformation show participant often believer a dog's conformation is a factor in determining how well that dog may do it's job. In fact, few show dogs are employed for actual work. Critics often point to conformation showing as a leading cause of the decline in the working abilities of dogs.

Backyard breeding


The term backyard breeder is a general term used to describe people who allow their dogs or horses to procreate regardless of physical, genetic, and/or emotional health. While this term is often reserved for "home breeders", or those who breed for fun, it has also found recognition in the description of unreputable show and working breeders. The latter two groups often focus on one aspect of the dog (such as aesthetics), while ignoring the original function and temperament of the breed. In the process of careless breeding, many backyard breeders produce genetically weak animals that can be predisposed to debilitating physical deformities.
When such breeding is carried out on a large scale, the venue is called a puppy mill (especially in North America) or puppy farm. Because of the time and expense of feeding and caring for horses, which produce one foal per year, there are fewer horse breeders who produce animals en masse, though some individuals do engage in animal hoarding and breed far more animals than they can support.
Backyard breeding is popularly blamed for the proliferation of aggressive dogs for the sports of baiting and dog fighting. Dog fanciers generally believe that such ill-bred dogs are the reason for the bad reputation of some breeds in the public perception, and the resulting breed-specific legislation. In the horse world, overbreeding of grade animals that cannot be sold raises concerns that such animals will be slaughtered for horsemeat.

Stud Dogs (Mini Dachshund)


Breed : Mini-Dachshund
Age : 1 yr
Color : Brindle
Size : Microsize
Coat : Smooth coat
Sire : Kawana's Cpper Captain
: Grand Son of Phil. HOF/Aust Champion Myola Romanichel ( Aust )
Redmarks : 14 Redmarks 5 Redmarks Pass on to Puppies
: Proven
Stud Fee : P 1,500.00 with Shooter Free board
: 3 X Matting
: Accept Home Service Plus P 500.00 2 X Matting
Benifit : With Warranty Back Stud
Tell No.# : 418-18-57
Cell No.# : 0918-607-21-03
Address : 55 Guagua St., Phase I Dela Costa Homes II Caloocan City
: Near SM Fairview and Lagro
Look for : Joel M. Villanueva

Dogs For Sale (Maltese)


Breed : Maltese
Age : 1 yr
Color : White
Size : Micro mini
Coat : Long Coat Straight
Sire : Scotch Legrand
Dam : Eclair of Cottonballs
Redmarks : 12 redmarks
: Proven
Tell No.# : 418-18-57
Cell No.# : 0918-607-21-03
Address : 55 Guagua St., Phase I Dela Costa Homes II Caloocan City
: Near SM Fairview and Lagro
Look for : Joel M. Villanueva

Dogs For Sale


Breed : Mini-Duchsund
Color : Brindle
Age : 4 mons
Size : Micro size
Coat : Smoothcoat
Redmarks : 10 Redmarks
Tell No.# : 418-18-57
Cell No.# : 0918-607-21-03
Address : 55 Guagua St., Phase I Dela Costa Homes II Caloocan City
: Near SM Fairview and Lagro
Look For : Joel M. Villanueva
Other Available
Cocker Spaniel Mated
Miniature schnauzer Mated
Pug Near Heat 2 Dogs to Choose
Shih tzu Near Heat
Siberian Husky Mated
Siberian Husky Near Heat
Maltese Puppy Male
Golden Retriever
Pitbull Fighting Line

Dogs For Sale


Breed : Pug
Age : 2 yrs.
Color : Pawn Black Mask
Size : Breeder Size
Coat : Smooth hair Makinis
Redmark : 13 Redmarks
: Proven Near Heat
Price : P 18,000.00
Tell No.# : 418-18-57
Cell No.# : 0918-607-21-03
Address : 55 Guagua St., Phase I Dela Costa Homes II Caloocan City
: Near SM Fairview and Lagro
Look for : Joel M. Villanueva

Dogs For Sale


Breed : Pug
Age : 5 yrs.
Color : Pawn Black Mask
Size : Breeder Size
Coat : Smooth hair Makinis
Redmark : 19 redmarks : 13 Redmarks
Proven Near Heat
Price : P 18,000.00
Tell No.# : 418-18-57
Cell No.# : 0918-607-21-03
Address : 55 Guagua St., Phase I Dela Costa Homes II Caloocan City
Near SM Fairview and Lagro
Look for : Joel M. Villanueva

Stud Golden Retriever


Breed : Golden Retriever
Stud Fee : P 1,500.00
: 3 X Matting
: Proven Heavybone
Tell No.# : 418-18-57
Cell No.# : 0918-607-21-03
Address : 55 Guagua St., Phase I Dela costa Homes II Caloocan City
: Near SM Fairview and Lagro
Look for : Joel M. Villanueva

Purpose of Breed Club

Breed clubs are important to the hobby for several reasons. One of the primary reasons is in resolving disagreements over what characterizes a breed. Not all so-called "all-breed" kennel clubs accept all breeds, or recognize certain varieties of dogs as constituting a true breed. In this instance, a breed club may maintain its own registry of lineage while at the same time lobbying for the acceptance of its breed by one or more kennel clubs. Other breed clubs are for owners of well-established breeds who merely enjoy interaction with fellow owners of similar dogs. These breed clubs leave the function of a registry to such major kennel clubs as the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, The Kennel Club, and the like and exist more for social purposes, the dissemination of news about the breed, and in some instances the organization of single-breed shows. Breed clubs provide information to the public about their breed. Club members agree to a code of ethics overseen by the club and a list of breeders is usually available to help people find a reputable breeder. The people involved in these clubs often have been involved with the breed for many years and have breeding, training, and showing experience that they are willing to share. These clubs promote the benefits and well-being of their particular breed and usually offer seminars and activities to discuss showing, training, breeding, and hereditary health issues. Clubs might also provide judging seminars to train dog-show judges and clubs might maintain judging lists. Most breed clubs also schedule dog shows or competitions in various dog sports specifically for the breed.

Inbreeding, Good or Bad?

Inbreeding is breeding between close relatives, whether plant or animal. If practiced repeatedly, it often leads to a reduction in genetic diversity, and the increased gene expression of recessive traits, resulting in inbreeding depression. This may result in inbred individuals exhibiting reduced health and fitness and lower levels of fertility. Livestock breeders often practice inbreeding to "fix" desirable characteristics within a population. However, they must then cull unfit offspring, especially when trying to establish the new and desirable trait in their stock. In plant breeding, inbred lines are used as stocks for the creation of hybrid lines to make use of the heterosis effect. Inbreeding in plants also occurs naturally in the form of self-pollination. Inbreeding may result in a far higher expression of deleterious recessive genes within a population than would normally be expected.
As a result, first-generation inbred individuals are more likely to show physical and health defects, including: reduced fertility both in litter size and sperm viability increased genetic disorders fluctuating facial asymmetry lower birth rate higher infant mortality slower growth rate smaller adult size loss of immune system function.

Sam! world's ugliest dog....



Sam (November 1990–November 18, 2005) was a blind pure-bred Chinese Crested hairless dog, and three time champion of the annual Sonoma-Marin Fair World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Northern California in 2003–2005. His ugliness gained him international fame and celebrity – his death was a top headline on major news websites. Susie Lockheed, his owner and a resident of Santa Barbara, took him in as a rescue dog in 1999. In 2005, Sam starred on Criss Angel's 2005 Mindfreak Halloween Special which aired on the A&E Network. Sam played the role of Angel's cat, dressed up in a Halloween costume. Due to heart complications Sam was euthanized on November 18, 2005, just shy of his 15th birthday.

Rott the rottweiler

Breed : Rottweiler
Color : Black & Tan
Size : XXXL Bighead, Snubnose, Heavybone
Sire : Son of Phil. Champion ( Holliz Ernest )
: 14 Redmarks 6 Redmarks Pass on to puppy
: Proven Gives 7 to 13 puppy
: Free Board/ Shooter with Warranty Backstud
: 3 X Matting
: Accept Home Service Plus P 1,000.00 2 X Matting
Price : Stud Fee P1,500.00
Tell No# : 418-18-57
Cell No# : 0918-607-21-03
Address : 55 Guagua St., Phase I Dela Costa Homes II Cal.

Near SM Fairview, Lagro
: 55 Manansala St., UP Diliman Q.C
Look for : Joel M. Villanueva

Toffee the maltese


Hi i'm Toffee i belonged to the toy dog breed called maltese im super mini in size, pure silky white in color and a proven stud. I always give your dam from 4 to 6 pups. My Stud fee is only Php2000,00 with free board and lodging. I also do home service nationwide for an additional of Php500.00 only. You can contact my breeder at the following address below.
Tell No# : 418-18-57
Cell no# : 0918-607-21-03
Address : 55 Guagua St., Phase I Dela Costa Homes II Caloocan City
: 55 Manansala St., UP Diliman Q.C
Look for : Joel M. Villanueva

Who is Snuppy?

Snuppy (born April 24, 2005) is the first clone dog. This Afghan Hound clone was created by Hwang Woo-Suk and his team of scientists at Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea. The name "Snuppy" is a combination of "SNU" and "puppy."
The researchers transferred 1,095 dog embryos into 123 females, inducing three pregnancies. One fetus miscarried, and one clone died of pneumonia after three weeks. A Labrador Retriever carried the third embryo to term. The team announced their success in cloning in August of 2005.
Later in 2005 Hwang Woo-Suk was found to have fabricated evidence in stem cell research projects. This caused some to question the veracity of his other experiments, including Snuppy. In their investigation of Hwang Woo-Suk's publication, however, a team from SNU confirmed that Snuppy was a true clone of Tei, the DNA donor dog
.

Kookie




Hi my name is Kookie i belonged to a working group of dog breed called Saint Bernard. Im 3years old and nearly on my third times heat. Im verry kind dog easy to come along & can play with your kids too. Unfortunately my master's community rules causes me from leaving him. He can give me to you for even only Php7500.00 you can contact him at his mobile number 0919 312 8857.

Dog Training


Dog training is the process of teaching a dog to perform certain behaviors under various circumstances and in certain roles. It is a general term not describing by itself either what or how the dog is taught.There are as many areas to train a dog in as there are methods. Most often certain methods or combinations of methods are applied to any area of training. Obedience, herding, agility, tracking, retrieving, hunting, guard, and schutzhund are common areas of dog training. Teaching a dog basic obedience commands(part of obedience training) Teaching a dog to perform tricks casually or for circus acts Teaching a guide dog to lead the blind Teaching a rescue dog to find victims of a disaster Helping a hunting dog learn to perform its instinctive behaviors at appropriate times. The specific behaviors taught in each case are different, but the underlying principles are similar. As pack animals, wild dogs have natural instincts that favor cooperation with their fellow dogs. These instincts have been refined and exaggerated through years of selective breeding by humans, and are manifested in the domestic dog’s adeptness at correctly interpreting and responding to signals given by a human handler. The handler is simply whoever is working with a dog at the time. Basic Training Most dogs, no matter their eventual advanced training or intended purpose, live with people and therefore must behave in a way that makes them pleasant to be around, keeps them safe, and provides for the safety of other people and pets. Dogs do not figure out basic obedience on their own; they must be trained. The hardest part of training is communicating with the dog in a humane way that he understands. However, the underlying principle of all communication is simple: reward desired behavior while ignoring or correcting undesired behavior. Basic pet obedience training usually consists of 5 behaviors: Sit Down Stay Recall ("come" or "here") Close (or loose-leash walking) The recall command is arguably the most important of all training commands. It is critical to never punish a dog if they respond to a recall. Punishing a dog upon recall quickly teaches the dog that if he returns he will be punished. If the dog requires a correction, the handler should go to the dog - the dog should not be asked to come and then punished. The dog will attribute the punishment to whatever behavior he was doing directly before receiving it, and if that behavior was responding (correctly) to a recall, then the handler has just inadvertently taught the dog to run away from the recall command. "Corrections" should never include harmful physical force or violence. Using force while training is controversial and should not be taken lightly, because even if it ends the behavior, when applied inappropriately with some dogs it may lead to a loss of drive (enthusiasm for the given task), stress, and in extreme cases even aggression. It is up to the handler to decide what amount of force (if any) is appropriate. However, the standard used by most trainers is the minimum amount necessary to inhibit the unwanted behavior. A common technique is to quickly jerk an attached collar and "lead" (another term for a leash, usually short, 4' is good) as a consequence for ignoring a command. (i.e., Sparky is jumping up on a guest, say "off" if he's already jumped up, or if you see he's thinking about it say, "down" and if the command is ignored then "correct" Sparky by "snapping" the lead to make his collar rattle.) A common alternative to physical corrections is a time-out from a preferred location or activity. (i.e., Sparky jumps up on a guest and is immediately given a 5-minute time-out in a separate room - away from the guests he wants to interact with.) Basic training classes Professional "dog trainers" usually do not train the dogs, but actually train the owners on how to train their own dogs. Although it is also possible to send a dog away to a training school, the owner still must at some point learn what the dog has learned and how to use and reinforce the techniques. Some call this a shortcut, but plenty of work is still required and training must continue over the course of the dog's life. Owners and dogs who attend class together have an opportunity to learn more about each other and how to work together under a trainer's guidance. Training is most effective if everyone who handles the dog takes part in the training to ensure consistent commands, methods, and enforcement. Classes also help socialize your dog to other people and dogs. Training classes are offered by many kennels, pet stores, and independent trainers. Formal training in classes is not always available until the puppy has completed all its vaccinations at around 4 months; however, some trainers offer puppy socialization classes in which puppies can enroll immediately after being placed in their permanent homes as long as disease risk is minimal and puppies have received initial vaccinations. In most cases, basic training classes accept only puppies who are at least 3 to 6 months

Rabies


Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease that causes acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in mammals. In non-vaccinated humans, rabies is almost invariably fatal after neurological symptoms have developed, but prompt post-exposure vaccination may prevent the virus from progressing. There are only six known cases of a person surviving rabies after the onset of symptoms.
The rabies virus is a Lyssavirus. This genus of RNA viruses also includes the Aravan virus, Australian bat lyssavirus, Duvenhage virus, European bat lyssavirus 1, European bat lyssavirus 2, Irkut virus, Khujand virus, Lagos bat virus, Mokola virus and West Caucasian bat virus. Lyssaviruses have helical symmetry, so their infectious particles are approximately cylindrical in shape. This is typical of plant-infecting viruses; human-infecting viruses more commonly have cubic symmetry and take shapes approximating regular polyhedra. Negri bodies in the infected neurons are pathognomonic.
The virus has a bullet-like shape with a length of about 180 nm and a cross-sectional diameter of about 75 nm. One end is rounded or conical and the other end is planar or concave. The lipoprotein envelope carries knob-like spikes composed of Glycoprotein G. Spikes do not cover the planar end of the virion (virus particle). Beneath the envelope is the membrane or matrix (M) protein layer which may be invaginated at the planar end. The core of the virion consists of helically arranged ribonucleoprotein. The genome is unsegmented linear antisense RNA. Also present in the nucleocapsid are RNA dependent RNA transcriptase and some structural proteins.

Why does a puppy need more vaccination?


Good question! The reason is that no one can be sure that the pup will actually mount a good antibody response to the disease just from one vaccination. The age of the pup and just how much immunity it has received from its mother will complicate the "probability of protection". So... if the pup has lots of immunity (called PASSIVE IMMUNITY) that was borrowed from the mother during early nursing, this immunity will actually interfere with the pup's ability to make its own immunity from the vaccine challenge. The idea is to get the vaccine into the pup just as soon as the mother's passive immunity wears off (NOW the pup is very susceptible to sickness if it is exposed to the disease!) so that the pup can make more lasting immunity of its own. The precise time when a pup can respond well to avaccine is variable... it might occur at 6 weeks of age or might be 12 weeks. So to be as safe as possible, why not start vaccinating at 6 weeks and end at 16 weeks? Almost 99 per cent of puppies will develop a good immune level to the various disease from a vaccine schedule similar to the one above.

Good News 3/11/07

XY Technology Inc. announced the birth of the world's
first dogs to have their sex selected prior to conception via
cutting-edge cell-sorting technology. The black Labrador pups,
three female and two male, join a long line of animal species XY
Inc. has demonstrated can be successfully artificially
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outcome: female or male offspring. Cattle, horses and sheep have
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in elk, domestic cats, the bottle-nosed dolphin and the
Mediterranean water buffalo. (PRNewswire)

Archie the maltese (Pups 4 Sale)SOLD



Hi guys, my name is Archie, I'm four months old and came from a toy dog breed called Maltese. I'm very kind, lovable and easy to adapt in your home. I already finished my vaccine shots three times and my parents and grandparents are all both Philippine Canadian Grand Champion as you can see it on my Pedigree Certificate. My master will give me to you for only Php.8,000.00. Hope you guys will bring me to your home and play along with your kids… But remember take good care of me and be gentle on handling me, coz I'm still a puppy contact him @ 444 7700.

Hairry Silver...


Here's the other stud dog from our kennel he's a Siberian Husky Dog came from Philippine Champion Hall of Fame Do Do Of Ming Feng and Philippine Hall of Fame Startrek Ice Yanna. He's a son of Philippine Grand Champion Exemplar Husky Star Dancer. He stands 27 inches tall , silver black & white in color with good markings and has 22 red marks. Eyes are almond in color and he only charged you Php. 2,000.00 for your Dam with free shooter , board and lodging...contact numbers 0910 324 5443/ 0922 844 4867/ 444 7700/ 383 9668.

PoPoy The Cocker







He's name is PoPoy, from a dog breed called American Cocker Spaniel and a grandson pup of Philippine Grand Champion Jems Platinum he's a proven stud with a large numbers of puppies in different Dam. He's service only cost you a Php.1,500.00 and that includes shooter and a free board & lodging... Nationwide home service also available. For any queries please call or text us in our contact tel. numbers 444 7700
383 9668, mobile nos. 0926 679 2389/ 0922 844 4867

Big Head Dagul...


Here's the other Siberian Husky dog Big Head Dagul he's brother of Hairry Silver with stands 25 inches and with blue eyes and sable black & white in color having a big head is always a center of attraction from him. He offer the same service for your Dam, try not to forget to pay a visit for him as you come in my kennel.
Stud fee is Php.2,000.00 including shooter with free board & lodging.

Man's Best Friend.....


Many people wanted to have a dog in their home sometimes for pet sometime to guard their houses. But we all know that having a dogs in you home is not as simple. Bringing your dogs to your home means a lot of changes for the whole family. You're actually adding a new member on it. Your new housemate must be walked, needs daily care and can't live on air. Having dog in your house doesn't cost you time and energy it's also cost you money between $500 and $1000 a year (veterinarian's bills, dog license, food and other expenses). Once you've made up your mind to get a dog, then you must carefully consider what sort of dog best suits your family situation ( breed, gender and size). But remember, never buy a dog as a toy for your children. A child is absolutely not able to bring up a dog alone and to take responsibility for it. Always keep the following points in mind. Here are some good rules for a good relationship with your dog. > Your dog will always be your companion and most trusted friend. > A dog doesn't have human inteligence and can't think logically. But it will remember bad experience. > If a man and dog enjoy enduring and intensive relationship, emotional ties will result. > Every dog is unique in terms of willingness to learn, adapt and relate to people. > Its owner must discover the dog's character, adapt to it and then help it form and develop it. > A dog will learn to adapt from humans and to perform certain tasks on command (sounds). > Never loose your self-control when dealing with your dog. Tack and love must always take priority. > A dog is a runner. It needs a lot of exercise to stay healthy. It will help train yourself mentally by walking andexploring with the help of its nose. > Reward and punishment, are just the right moment, deliver the best result. But hitting a dog is all together wrong; it will only produce the wrong result

A Simple Way's To Care Your Puppies....


Taking your puppy home… The puppy must be at least eight weeks old because a good breeder will never separate his puppies from their mother before then. Don’t forget to ask the breeder for a feeding plan. The first day in it's new home is an enormous change for your puppy. You have to keep remembering that, for your puppy everything is totally strange. But a dog can easily adapt completely and be happy. Choose a place in the house where it's not lying in people's way but where it can see everybody. This must be dry and draft-free. Feeding your puppy… Newborn puppies live on their mother's milk for the first three of four weeks, after which the breeder will slowly start to give them solid food. Your puppy is still developing both physical and mentally so a good energy rich food is still important. From the moment you bring your puppy home, it needs four meals per day. Once it's three months old, you can switch to three times per day. Once a dog is a year old, two meal per day are sufficient (mornings and evenings). Use the guidelines printed on the food packaging as a guide to the quantity per meal/day. Caring for your Puppy… Proper care is extremely important for your puppy. A well cared dog has much less chance of becoming ill. Coat. An eight weeks old puppy is like a disarming little bear with woolly fur Get your puppy used to a grooming session from the start to keeps akin and hair in good condition. Longhaired dogs must be brushed regularly. Brushing shorthaired dogs too often can lead to skin irritations and extreme hair loss. Eyes. Clean your puppies eyes daily. Remove mucous deposits and little lumps of dried moisture from the corner of the eye. Wipe them downward with your thumb or use a piece of tissue or toilet paper. Teeth. Cleaning the teeth with small brushed daily. Poor dental can lead to bad breath and gum infections. In the bath. A well cared puppy won't get dirty very quickly. But even the cleanest dog will sometimes roll in something that stink. Then a good wash with dog shampoo is needed. Veterinarian carry various medicated shampoo for specific skin conditions and it maybe necessary to bathe your dog in a flea dog shampoo. Rinse out the foam well with clean water. Only let your dog outside when it's properly dry...

Dog Breeding … involved into getting The Business..


Talk about a challenge! If you are really serious about your dream of becoming a top quality dog breeder and have no interest in breeding your dog "just once, just for fun", then you need to know a typical scenario describing a breeder's activities and investments. We'll begin by assuming that you will be in this for the long haul... fifteen or twenty years. That's how long it can take to really see how your breeding program, how YOUR selective breeding decisions, have resulted in better dogs than you started with. The goal should be to achieve the Breed Standard; but understand you'll not reach that goal. The closer to the breed standard the better! So far, no one has bred the "Perfect Dog". First, examine your motives thoroughly. Is this something you've been thinking about for a long time or could it be more of a passing interest? Are you getting involved because you really like being around animals, really like the responsibility of caring for them? Or, as many first-time breeders seem to be motivated, do you expect to make a load of money and supplement your income? If money is your motive, the odds are sky high that you won't be in this breeding business three years from now. If your primary drive emanates from the love of the animal and because you find fulfillment in spending time and effort with your canine friends, there’s a good chance you’ll be doing this for many enjoyable years.
Once you are committed be sure that you select a breed that is consistent with your personal and situational parameters. If you live in the city, a small breed would be best for obvious reasons. If you are living in Florida, you might not select heavy coated breeds such as the Saint Bernard. If you live on a ranch or have access to acres of private land, sight hounds, retrievers and large breeds may be a good choice. Once you have selected the breed you want to be committed to, study all you can about them. Know the Breed Standard by heart, and take it to heart because THAT is your goal. Every breeding decision should be made in the light of answering this question: "Will breeding this sire and dam produce pups that will conform even better to the Breed Standard?"
Talk to a lot of breeders; look at Pedigree charts; study the "Dogs For Sale" want adds to assess the market in your area. Get some good books on breeding and breed standards and spend time at the dog shows. You will begin to get a feel for the business of dog breeding and showing. You will soon find out who is important in the breed's human sphere of influence and discover “what the judges are looking for" in the breed. Now, this does not mean that you must be a conformist and have to have just one certain line of dogs or certain "look" within that breed. You decide what is important to you regarding how you think the breed should look, always using the Breed Standard as your guide. Write your goals and your own standards down. Develop a "Kennel Philosophy"; be able to defend your philosophy, and stick with it.
Costs and Investments: The expense of operating even a small breeding kennel is a big consideration that simply should never be underestimated when considering whether or not to get into this business seriously. Are you going to have to feed cheap, grain-based foods and look for bargain deals when it comes to feeding your dogs? Will their housing be optimal? Do you have a veterinarian you can trust to assist you and who may allow a monthly payment policy if you have sudden and unbudgeted expenses? How about insurance costs and advertising and phone bills related to the business of breeding dogs?
I asked my veterinary receptionist to make a list of expenses she generally incurs during the routine running of her breeding business. Ginger and her husband operate a high quality kennel and have done very well in the breeding and showing arenas. I don't mean by "very well" that they have made bundles of money! I refer to their consistency of plan, personal satisfaction in doing what they do, and positive feedback they have gotten in seeing their pups go on to happy owners... and success in the show ring. Plus there is tremendous gratification when a buyer calls you back a year after you sell them a pup and tells you how happy they are with their dog. By T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM and Ginger Saari