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Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic dogs, which are all of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris, having characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans, bred from a known foundation stock. The term dog breed may also be used to refer to natural breeds or landraces, which arose through time in response to a particular environment which included humans, with little or no selective breeding by humans. Such breeds are undocumented, and are identified by their appearance and often by a style of working. Ancient dog breeds are some of the modern (documented) descendants of such natural breeds. Dog breeds are not scientifically defined biological classifications, but rather are groupings defined by clubs of hobbyists called breed clubs. A dog breed is represented by a sufficient number of individuals to stably transfer its specific characteristics over generations. Dogs of same breed have similar characteristics of appearance and behavior, primarily because they come from a select set of ancestors who had the same characteristics. Dogs of a specific breed breed true, producing young closely similar to the parents. An individual dog is identified as a member of a breed through proof of ancestry, using genetic analysis or written records of ancestry. Without such proof, identification of a specific breed is not reliable. Such records, called stud books, may be maintained by individuals, clubs, or other organizations. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are the best dog breeds for adopting if I will be at work all day? Q. I am seriously considering adopting a dog but I am having reservations because I will have to leave him/her at home for 8-9 hours a day during the week and I live in an apartment in NYC. Are there any breeds that are best for this situation or any ideas? If its not good for the dog, I won't adopt. Asked by jlyko23 - Thu Dec 28 11:46:55 2006 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments A. A cat,fish,or small animals would be a far better choice until there will be someone home more often. =) Quite honestly,a cat or small animals (ferrets,guinea pigs,rabbits,gerbils,hams ters,chinchillas,etc) would love you for being gone so long and leaving the house quiet. Answered by Lisa G - Thu Dec 28 11:50:11 2006 What dog breeds would go well with a part Corgie part Westhighland Terrier? Q. Getting a new dog for the family (2 kids aged 12 and 14) around christmas and we already have an 8 yr old part Corgie part Westhighland Terrier that is a female. What are te best breeds that would get along well with her? Asked by Ameliaaaa - Mon Sep 22 17:55:09 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. another small, neutered male dog. females may fight but neutered males wouldn't hurt a female Answered by alexflanagan1995 - Mon Sep 22 18:06:18 2008 Do you think some dog breeds should be banned?
Q. In Australia they have already banned some breeds of dog which are seen to be aggresive and dangerous. Is it fair to wipe out an entire breed because of a few careless dog owners? Asked by budpepsoo - Fri Sep 7 01:55:11 2007 - - 30 Answers - 0 Comments A. BLS is a flawed concept from the moment it is conceived. In most cases the dogs are targeted leaving the owner, which is the responsible, rational thinking party out if it. Some impose fines along with their laws but are often no enforced to the maximum so the owner gets a slap on the wrist. Dogs are not the problem and BLS dose not recognize this. People are the problem and until we find a way to punish people for their neglectful actions which allow dogs to bite and terrorize the public we will never stop the problem. First problem is take one breed away, these people will find another breed to replace it. In most places were APBT have been ban the rottweiler is now on the rise as the most popular breed. Now they are taking the… [cont.] Answered by raven blackwing - Fri Sep 7 03:37:21 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Dog breeds" See also:
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