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Dogs in Religion Dogs in Religion
Dogs in Religion
Many religions have had a love/hate with the dog. While some religions consider the dog to be an impure animal, others value the creatures as noble friends, workers, and even innocents. In religious writings dogs are most often
Beagle Beagle
Beagle
Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: Beagle type dogs have existed for centuries, but the breed as we know it today was developed in Great Britain
Brevarian Mountain Hound Brevarian Mountain Hound
Brevarian Mountain Hound
Alternative Names: Bayrischer gebirgsschweisshund
Country of Origin: Germany
History: The Bavarian mountain hound is descended from the bloodhound-like Hanoverian schweisshunds and Bavarian
Hurricane Fay hits Florida Hurricane Fay hits Florida
Hurricane Fay hits Florida, be prepared!!!
PREPERATION BEFORE THE DISASTER
Make sure that your pets are current on their vaccinations. Many shelters which accept pets may require proof of vaccines, in the form of vet records and or vaccination tags
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Mastiff
Mastiff
Alternative Names: Old English mastiff
Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: The mastiff is an ancient dog that is believed to descend from the Tibetan mastiff. It was developed as a guarding, fighting, and companion dog. Although its history is cloudy, the breed may have existed in Great Britain for more than two thousand years.
Physical Description: The mastiff is a large, powerful, heavily boned dog with a broad, rectangular-shaped head; a short muzzle; and small, V-shaped drop ears. It has a broad, dark nose and brown eyes. The chest is deep and wide and the long tail tapers. The short, smooth coat is fawn, apricot, or brindle with fawn or apricot, or apricot as the background color, with a dark mask.
Height: 27.5 to 30 inches
Weight: no standard available
Temperament: This is a patient, stoic, calm, and loyal breed. It makes an affectionate family dog.
Activity Level: Low
Best Owner: The mastiff is adaptable to most living situations, equally suited to city, suburban, or country life. It may be too large for a small apartment.
Special Needs: Attention, financial ability to provide giant size needs, socialization
Possible Health Concerns: hip dysplasia
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