Dogs are believed to be descendants of wild wolves. They were the first wild animal to be tamed. Ancient man probably brought home cub wolves to raise as pets. The pet wolves were also useful in driving away bears and other wild animals. One of the oldest known breed of dogs is the Salukis, which were bred by Egyptians thousands of years ago as hunting dogs. Greyhounds and Dalmatians are also among the oldest breeds documented.
Over the centuries, people have found many ways for dogs to be useful. Dogs helped to pull loads, herd cattle and sheep, and guard their master and the master's property. The Ancient Greeks developed tiny lap dogs, which were meant to be held in a lady's lap to help keep her stomach warm. Bulldogs with huge jaws and short noses were developed so they could hang onto the throat of a bull and still be able to breathe. In more recent years, dogs have been trained as seeing eye dogs for the blind. Dogs have also been recruited to work with law enforcement to detect drugs and explosives.
Today many dogs, such as the Poodle or Chihuahua, no longer resemble the wolf. Other dogs, such as the Siberian Husky and the German Shepherd still show a strong resemblance to the wolf. There are many different breeds in existence today, from the short haired Beagle and Boston Terrier to the long haired Cockers and Scotties. The Beagle may be better suited to live in the city, while Setters or Collies may be more comfortable in the country. The tallest dogs are Great Danes and the Irish Wolfhound. They would probably be more comfortable in a place where they had a lot of room to run and play.
In the United States, one out of three families owns one or more dogs. Most dogs live anywhere from eight to fifteen years. When dogs are one year old, they are as physically mature as a 15 year old human. Dogs can see some color but not as vividly as humans, thus they are considered color blind. Yet, dogs can see much better in dim light than us. Dogs have us beat in the category of smell, also. Their sense of smell is up to one million times greater than humans!
Regardless of which kind of dog you choose- big, little, smooth haired, shaggy, fast, slow, playful or dignified, dogs make wonderful companions. Enjoy their companionship and remember they need plenty of love, attention, and petting to be happy!
About The Author
Wendy Yeager - http://www.wenmarcorp.com/dogs-go2
http://www.wenmarcorp.com/dogs-go2
Wood Dale Chicago prom limo .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareHaving a boxer dog as a pet, although low-maintenance, require... Read More
We all know how special interest groups can blow things... Read More
When looking for the best dog food - consider Life's... Read More
Stingrays will eat a wide variety of foods. Maintaining a... Read More
Everybody loves puppies. Who can resist those cute little faces... Read More
So you're thinking about trying cichlids. A good choice. In... Read More
Toys are fun both for our dogs and us. Lucky... Read More
Goldfish HealthcareYou would think that it's unfair that such a... Read More
It was November and I had spent 3 months searching... Read More
Your dogs health is important to you. You show her... Read More
Traditionally, a doggie treat was just that, a treat that... Read More
Twenty-six percent of the dogs at the six Los Angeles... Read More
Ever since the beginning of time there has always been... Read More
If your cat has recently decided not to use the... Read More
The act of offering Christmas gifts is always enhanced if... Read More
Why should you use the dog crate training method?Is the... Read More
Buying a new dog is more than simply finding the... Read More
Dog arthritis is one of the most common diseases that... Read More
If you're like me, then you don't really have the... Read More
They may seem to be bold explorers - sniffing at... Read More
If your dog could talk, these are some of most... Read More
What is Canine Bloat?Bloat refers to the bloating of the... Read More
The Discus fish has its habitat in the South American... Read More
A few years ago, before I decided to stay home... Read More
Dog grooming is relatively simple for most dogs. I have... Read More
Antigo wedding limo ..While a bird is an easy pet to care for,... Read More
You love your dog. You would do anything for your... Read More
What Is ParvoParvo is a serious viral disease that can... Read More
Owning a dog is a serious responsibility, one that should... Read More
Having a pet is an experiance that I think everyone... Read More
The greatest benefits of ownership is knowing that your property... Read More
'Help, my cat is pregnant and I don't know what... Read More
A dog crate is a necessity for your dog, through... Read More
Almost all communities in the U.S. require at least one... Read More
According to the American Humane Society, just 15% of dogs... Read More
Picture this. You're late for work one day. You look... Read More
Now that you're dog has shown you so much love... Read More
So what does it mean to float a horse's teeth?... Read More
Witnessing your precious dog or cat having a seizure can... Read More
Everybody loves puppies. Who can resist those cute little faces... Read More
Standing and walking on the hind legs are tricks that... Read More
This article discusses two foods in paticual. For the puppy... Read More
You've made up your mind, it's the American Pit Bull... Read More
As we find ourselves in the middle of winter, it's... Read More
BackgroundSilkworms are the larva of a moth (Bombyx mori) native... Read More
Some people have horses they don't dare tie. Why? Because... Read More
We all know that good food, a loving home and... Read More
Even if you have the perfect first aid kit for... Read More
Many of us dream of having a beautiful, exotic bird... Read More
Guide for training a dogSo you can use a guide... Read More
Pet |