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Preface 

    The decision to get a dog is not something to be taken lightly. An adorable puppy can tug at our heartstrings but, in the end, will require a significant investment of your time and money for a significant number of years. Socializing and training a new puppy is time consuming and, occasionally, frustrating. It can increase the amount of stress on the family, and the dog, working to provide the constant supervision, socialization, and training that is necessary to successfully integrate a dog into a family environment. This is especially true if the primary caregiver(s) are working outside of the home and/or have young children, an elderly parent, or other persons and/or pets to care for. This does not mean that it cannot be done. But, prospective dog owners often underestimate the investment of time, energy, and money, required.

    Additionally, depending upon what breed or mixed breed you ultimately select it may take some time to find the right breeder and/or the right puppy/dog. Reputable, ethical breeders do not breed frequently. And, they only breed when they have found a pair who has been proven to possess the health and temperaments required to insure, to the extent possible, healthy, well tempered, offspring. Making this decision impulsively, can lead to frustration, disappointment, and eventually, may result in the surrender of the dog to a shelter or rescue.

    In the US, the tragic fact is that, millions of the dogs are prematurely euthanized, annually. And, most often, it is the owners, not the dogs, who are responsible for their premature deaths. Impulsive or poorly thought out decisions; the selection of a difficult or headstrong breed because it is 'popular' or you like how it looks; or, for that matter, any dog selected for looks rather than temperament, 'match' to your lifestyle, and your ability to provide proper care and environment; the lack of consideration of the lifestyle changes you may experience over the next 12 to 14 years; as well as the lack of proper socialization, training, physical activity, and attention -- these are all major contributors to the need for so many shelters and rescues. And, results, all too frequently, in premature euthanasia.
 

About Dog

Dog or Canis lupus familiaris. Dog is all peolepe's best friend. Dog's very helpful for the human. The dog-human bond has existed for 10-15 thousand years, from the beginning, where man recognized dogs to be very much like themselves-pack animals and hunters.

Imagine our primitive ancestors with a taste for meat gathered together hunting down an antelope--maybe a dog watching on the sidelines--or coming forward at the scent of meat roasting over a fire. Dogs are fiercely loyal and trusting and develop deep bonds with humans. Throwing a dog a few scraps would surely be a sign of invitation to join the human pack.

Once the bond of trust was established, there was nothing the eager and willing dog would not do for its human companion. Humans found they could put dogs to use. Originally wolf-like, humans bred dogs for traits and characteristics best suited for their needs. Dogs with dense coats could be utilized in cold climates, dogs with the keenest smell would become trackers; small dogs with short legs could pull animals from burrows; sleek, long-legged dogs could be made to race, others trained to herd, and yet others--unfortunately--to fight each other. Continued breeding to develop and maintain such traits eventually established the great variety of dog in existence today.

But their appearance and their traits and characteristics are just the beginning. Each breed, even each dog--have their own nuances and distinct personalities that are not explored in mere fact books. Aside from offering facts about dogs including height and weight, country of origin, bred for, temperament, coat color, life expectancy, kennel club affiliation, rescue resources, and special needs, this online dog encyclopedia investigates the personality of each dog breed.

 

Classification

The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a mammal and the people always make it to be a pet. The term encompasses both feral and pet varieties and is also sometimes used to describe wild canis of other subspecies or species. The domestic dog has been one of the most widely kept working and companion animals in human history, as well as being a food source in some cultures. There are estimated to be 400 million dogs in the world.

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis
Species: C. lupus
Subspecies: C. l. familiaris
 

Some Types of Dogs

Akita Dog                    Jack Russel Terrier            

Bulldog                        Keeshond

Beagle Dog                  Labrador Retiever

Boxer Dog                   Maltese  

Chihuahua                   Newfoundland

Chow Chow                Pekingese

Collie                          Poomeranian

Dachshunds                 Poodle

Dalmatian                    Pug

Dingo                         Rottweiler

Golden Retriever          Shih Tzu

Havanese                    Toy Fox Terrier

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