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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

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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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