has a similar life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. One of the most easilyrecognizable dog breeds, the many years of the Dachshund's long lives can be filled with lots of time in laps and looking out the window. Their short legs
But even among cat breeds, there are some extreme examples of artificial selection that demonstrate breeders’ aesthetic preferences, such as the tailless Manx, the curly-haired Devon rex or the popular flat-faced Persian. Persian cats have been selectively bred to have a distinctly flattened face...
Other Names: Pyrenean Mastiff, The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees, Pyrenean dogCountry of Origin: France, SpainMax. Height: up to 32.5 in (82 cm) The Great Pyrenees is a sheepdog descended from the Hungarian Kuvasz and the Maremmano-Abruzzese. Great Pyrenees are tall,...
If you’ve got a psychiatric service animal or emotional support animal then it’s important to know what dog andcatbreeds are permitted on Delta Airlines. For example, on July 10, 2018, a regulation went into effect that banned all “pitbull type” dogs from onboarding as assistance animals...
Dogo Argentinoresembles a Pit Bull at first glance; however, they are a Mastiff-type canine. As their names suggests, they were developed in Argentina in the 1920s. There was discussion to use them as fighting dogs; however, Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez—the man responsible for the breed’s...
With so many people asking "What breed is my dog?" on here I thought I'd share a cute, quick answer that anyone can use, any time someone asks what breeds are in your mutt, or "what kind of dog is that?" Pin it! Read More... ...
Some breeds of brachycephalic dogs, like bulldogs and mastiffs, were bred to have a shorter nose that would make them better at fighting and hunting. It was believed that their stronger jaws would be an advantage against other animals. Another theory is that ancient dog owners thought the tin...
Great Danes and Doberman Pinchersseem to be most affected, withmales twice as prone to the condition as females. Wobblers has also been seen in other breeds - Boxers, Basset Hounds, Bull Mastiffs, St. Bernards, Weimaraners, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Dalmatians...
Mastiffs are descendants of ancient Molossers, which are said to have originated in Tibet or northern India where they were used to guard flocks against predators. Mastiffs are considered one of the world's largest breeds, standing about 30 inches tall and weighing 120 to 230 pounds. A 342...
Unlike mutts, hybrid dog breeds are crosses between two or more purebred dogs. To differentiate generations, geneticists use codes like F1, F1b, F2, etc.