Read About Pet Dogs

Pet dogs, and everything you need to know about them is contained in this article. Pet dogs have been human companions for a very long time.

Pet dogs- Dog Type Facts

1. Type Description:

   Dogs are faithful and loving creatures; very often called a person's best friend. They make very popular pets.

2. Varieties:

   Varieties like hound, terrier, bulldog, collie, retriever, Dalmatian, Pomeranian, and Rottweiler are popular pets.

3. AKC Group:

   Pure bred pet dogs are registered in various AKC groups like terriers, sporting, non-sporting, working, herding, etc.

4. Popularity:

   Dogs are perhaps the most popular choice of pets all over the world.

5. History:

   Dogs are the domestic variation of wolves and both are believed to have descended from the branch Canidae. They have been known to humans as pets and companions for 15,000 years.

6. Physical Traits:

   Some dogs are small animals, measuring up to 24 inches, though some breeds like the Great Dane can be taller. They generally have muscular bodies and are quadruped. Their bodies consist of head, neck, chest, abdomen and tail.

Pet Dogs- Dog Type Defining Characteristics

1. Shared Characteristics:

   It is believed that dogs can sense dangers like thunderstorms. They can hear infrasonic and ultrasonic sounds. But their most important characteristic is that they are loyal to their masters and can form strong emotional ties with them.

2. Training:

   Most dogs are extremely trainable. They can be taught to learn words from human languages that can translate into commands. Show pet dogs can be trained to perform various tricks like jumping, retrieving, etc. Service dogs are trained to perform several tasks like guarding homes and children, guiding the blind, bomb detection, etc.

3. Child Friendly:

   Some breeds like great Danes and greyhounds are brilliant children's pets, but toy dogs like Chihuahuas are not child friendly.

Pet Dogs- Dog Type Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Dogs are intelligent, loyal and caring pets. They are good friends of children. They are low maintenance and sturdy pets.

2. Liabilities:

   If not trained well, some dogs may be quite dangerous and harm both people and property. Some pet Pitbulls have been known to even maul people to death.

3. Health Issues:

   Dog breeds are more susceptible to suffer from ear, eye and skin ailments. Hip and elbow dysplasia is one of the major ailments found in dogs, but it can be taken care of by early vaccination. Dogs can also get congenital heart problems and tumors.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Dogs need to be pampered, exercised and trained. Don't overfeed dogs as they tend to gain weight and become obese.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Dogs must be kept away from medicines, fertilizers, and other household chemicals. Foods like chocolates and onions, which humans consume, can be dangerous to dogs.

Pet Dogs- How to Choose a Dog Type

1. What to Look for:

   Dogs should not be obviously unhealthy. Poor health can be detected from runny eyes, infections in the ears and paws, bad coats, broken teeth, etc.

2. Supplies:

   Dogs require common supplies like feeding bowls, dog crates and beds, leashes, collars and kennel space. Food supplies are commonly available in all pet stores. They may require chewing toys.

3. Expense:

   Most dogs are inexpensive to maintain. Care is to be taken with their diet. However, some show dogs like Chihuahuas can be very costly pets.