Dogsindepth:
The Online Dog Encyclopedia
Dogs. Canis lupus familiaris. Man’s best friend. 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.
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New Mixed Breed Dogs Added
We offer worldwide knowledge according to country
of origin and list each dog breed’s affiliation. Please visit the
kennel club site in your country for show standards.
club list by country
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