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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The East Siberian LaikaThe East Siberian Laika – A Beautiful and Loyal Hunting Dog East Siberian Laika is a breed that originates from Russia, belonging to the Spitz family. It was bred as a hunting dog originally, but it will make an exceptional guard dog as well for the ones who need it. The French Tricolour Hound The French Tricolour Hound - A Tireless Runner Never Separated from Its Pack The French Tricolour Hound or Chien Français Tricolore is a breed of dogs used mainly for hunting large prey such as deer, boar or fox. They were bred to track a slight scent and to run for hours without pause. In addition to these dogs' agility, the breeders paid close attention to looks as well. The Flat-Coated Retriever All There Is To Know About The Flat-Coated Retriever Having its origins in the United Kingdom, the Flat-Coated Retriever was developed as a gundog breed and a retriever on land and water. Like all the retrievers, it is considered that its ancestor is the now extinct St. John’s Water Dog. The French Spaniel The French Spaniel - Nobility Embodied in a Dog The French Spaniel, originally known as l’Epagneul Français, is a breed of gun dogs which has migrated to France, but has its roots in Spain. This Spaniel type is one of the largest breeds of hunting dogs. Their popularity began during the Middle Ages and continues even nowadays. |
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Domestication of the DogDogs differ greatly from wild animals. Dogs are trainable creatures, domesticated and depend on us for their survival. There are many questions pertaining to the domestication of dogs: How did dogs go from wild animals to domesticated ones? We do know that dog’s weren’t the domesticated animals we know today until their lives crossed with the lives of humans.It is generally accepted that the dog’s ancestors were first attracted to human settlements for the scavenging opportunities. They came to eat the human waste, food scraps and garbage that was thrown into garbage piles. The villagers became accustomed to these creatures; they perhaps even valued the elimination of waste and food that would attract undesirable scavengers, such as vermin. It is thought that the scavenging dogs became territorial over their garbage piles. They then began to bark at approaching strangers and animals. The villagers grew to appreciate these warnings, so they were welcomed even further into the village life. Eventually, hunters discovered that dogs could be helpful. They discovered that dogs could track scent, or even take down large game. The villagers also discovered that dogs could be useful in guarding and herding livestock. Dogs were also trained to guard people and to pull sleds and other cargo. Over the next 10,000 years dogs became helpers across the continents and in many different capacities. Share this article on Domestication of the Dog with friends. 
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