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Historical Significance Of The Golden Retriever

by: Carol A Matthews The Golden Retriever is an obedient, intelligent dog predominantly used for hunting. It is because of their flexibility and medium size, they are so appropriate for hunting job. Intelligence, bravery and liveliness are the inherent characteristics of the the Golden Retriever. First recorded breeding was done between Nous and Belle, a [...]

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Adopt a Greyhound! They are Docile and Great family Pet

by Daughter Nature Did you know that Greyhounds are the only canine mentioned in the Holy Scriptures? (Proverbs 30:29-31). This breed dates back to ancient history for Pharaohs rated Greyhounds first amongst all animals, both as pets and hunters. Paintings of dogs similar to today’s Greyhound existed over 4,000 years ago. History indicates that the [...]

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The Chihuahua: Perfect Apartment Companions

by Connie Limon One of the smallest of the toy dogs is the Chihuahua. The Chihuahua is most likely from Mexico many centuries ago. In his native land they thought he helped passage into the afterlife and was a sacred dog. The Chihuahua is known for a rounded, apple shaped head with erect, pointed ears. [...]

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The History of Dogs

by John Ugoshowa There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man’s habitation of this world he made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern dog, and that in return for its aid in protecting him from wilder animals, and in guarding his [...]

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