DOGS

MAN'S BEST FRIEND

GENERALITIES

The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a carnivorous mammal of the family Canidae. It has a highly developed hearing and smell, the latter being the main sensory organ. In small breeds can reach a longevity of about 20 years, with careful attention by the owner, otherwise your life on average is around 15 years.

THE MOST KNOWN
GOLDEN RETRIEVER

The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog. Was originally bred in Scotland in the mid of 19th century. Were named “retriever” because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. The average lifespan for a Golden Retriever is about 11 to 12 years. They are susceptible to specific ailments, so should be taken to a veterinarian for yearly checkups.

PINSCHER MINIATURE

The Miniature Pinscher is a small breed of dog, originating from Germany. Is an assertive, active and independent breed and need very much space for run; they make great agility dogs. They are great escape artists and some recommend having a kennel with a lid. They live 10 or 12 years.

BEAGLE

The beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog. Beagles are scent hounds, developed primarily for tracking hare, rabbit, deer, and other small game. They have a great sense of smell. Beagles are intelligent and popular pets because of their size, They enjoy company, and although they may initially be standoffish with strangers, they are easily won over. They live 12 or 15 years.

SHAR PEI

The Shar Pei, or Chinese Shar-Pei, is a breed of dog known for its distinctive features of deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue. The breed comes from China. As puppies, Shar Pei have numerous wrinkles, but as they mature, these wrinkles loosen and spread out as they "grow into their skin". All Shar-Pei puppies need early socialization with children, strangers, and other animals. Like other fighting breeds, they can be stubborn, strong-willed and very territorial. They live 10 or more years.

COCKER SPANIEL

Are dogs belonging to one breed of the spaniel dog type. Were originally bred as hunting dogs in the United Kingdom and there are two modern breeds of cocker spaniel, the English Cocker Spaniel and the American Cocker Spaniel. They were bred as gun dogs and use their sense of smell to cover low areas near the shooter in order to bird fly into the air to be shot and then to retrieve the bird with a soft mouth. They live 10 or 14 years.

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