dogs

The dog, “man’s best friend,” didn’t necessarily start out that way. Although it is probable that the dog was the first animal to be domesticated — most likely around 15,000 years ago — it was descended from the wolf, which appeared in Europe about one million years ago and in the Americas some 700,000 years later. The dog has developed into hundreds of varied breeds, with height ranging from a few inches in the Chihuahua to a few feet in the Irish Wolfhound; color varying in a wide variation of patterns; coats short to long, straight or curly. In addition to natural evolution, dogs have been selectively bred through the centuries for special purposes, particularly to track and retrieve game, for use as draft animals, and as guides for the blind and the disabled. Their acute sense of smell makes the dog especially useful in hunting and tracking, but it also has been effectively put to work in law enforcement, such as in the detection of drugs and explosives in luggage and packages. And then, of course, there’s always Fido’s best gig: being the ideal pet and most loyal companion. Because smooches from pooches are always unconditional.

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• “i’m so over you.”

  
  DOG DAILY PHOTO — Authority: 127
  i know you can’t tell from this picture, but coco actually did like me.  she just can’t figure out why i’ve been crawling around on the ground after her and stuffing a camera in her face. i was told she didn’t like cameras, but within ten minutes she was actually “workin’ it.”  
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• Charlie – 7 year old male Cross-Breed

  
  dog adoption & dog rescue — Authority: 151
  This is Charlie, he is a cross breed, approx 7 years of age, and neutered – and yes he really is a darling! Charlie is wonderful with children and other dogs and may be ok with cats. Charlie is kennelled at Coningsby, Lincs please call Jan on the number on his post to find out more info. See more @ DogsBlog.com ...
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• What Type Of Dog Lives Well In An Apartment Building?

  
  Dog Training Basics — Authority: 426
  I have a relatively large apartment that I just bought. Its not that small, but it’s ot the size of a normal house either. I would like to get a dog, but I am not sure what type of dog would live well in an apartment building. I would prafer a small dog, but bigger [...]
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• And the Fan Saga Continues

  
  CreekHiker — Authority: 113
  With the temps here in the mid-eighties last Monday, I was all over my fan issue. I called the company who explained the fans are older and there are no wiring diagrams, yet the person on the phone knew exactly how to wire it...couldnt they just mail out the info they read from? Or post it online? Wouldnt that be ...
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• Homemade Dog Food- Totally Free Range

  
  The Three Dog Blog (read it or get licked)! — Authority: 116
  We all tend to high levels of anthropomorphism with our Dogs. We talk to them, ask them questions and give them many human traits that they simply do not have. Yesterday brought it home to me once again that we must not forget the true nature of Dogs and that is one of being a pack animal and a hunter and scavenger. ...
  6 hours ago

• New here and have questions.

  
  Dog Forums - l_42c1f7de9d11809436b725c9bdc1f1a5 — Authority: 148
  Hey everyone just thought id say hi and introduce myself. My name is Jen and I have a 7 month old son Liam. I also have 3 other very spoiled children lol. I have a Lab named Fancy, and Pekingese named Max and a Yorkie named Sami. My main reason for getting on here is so I can get some advice from other dog lovers. My ...
  7 hours ago

• Inside of a Dog

  
  ohmidog! — Authority: 528
  Your dog licks your face because he loves you, right? Ah, if it were only that simple. There are those that will assure you that yes, those licks mean affection — your “fur babies” are showering you with, in addition to a little slobber, love and gratitude. There are also those more scientific types who will ...
  8 hours ago

• Dog books, dog books and more dog books

  
  ohmidog! — Authority: 528
  We’re happy to announce a new feature on ohmidog! — an entire section devoted to dog books. “ Good Dog Reads ” — you can find a tab for it on our rightside rail — is a collection of dog book news and reviews from our archives, one that will be updated as new releases come our way. We’ve also made ...
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• Yoga Dogs

  
  HaloHalo.ph - Everything for Filipinos — Authority: 157
  Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices. In ...
  9 hours ago

• Hi from the Mom of two Mutts in Hawaii

  
  Dog Forums - l_42c1f7de9d11809436b725c9bdc1f1a5 — Authority: 148
  Hi, My name is Kristen, and I have two mixed breed dogs. I call them lab mixes, but I really have no idea what they are. Goose is about 9 1/2 yrs, and his mom was a mutt too, that strongly resembled a shepherd. But being that hes predominantly black, we just say hes a lab/shepherd mix. Angus is almost 6, and while the ...
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• TEACHING TINA… DOG GROOMING!

  
  Home Alone Critter Care of Columbia County, Oregon — Authority: 164
  Season 1, Episode 2: dog grooming! Tina grooms a dog! Watch as she gets up tighten as well as personal with Tripper a poodle. The goal: sense a excellent techniques of dog bathing but stealing any of Trip’s vitals! Watch brand new episodes of “Teaching Tina…” each Tuesday during www.teachingtina.com. Share ...
  10 hours ago

• DOG VS CAT!!!

  
  Home Alone Critter Care of Columbia County, Oregon — Authority: 164
  just the pointless shave of muffins as well as miley fighting. i LOVE muffins during the finish only on foot away. shes similar to “fuck we bitch” hahahahaha leave the criticism revelation me who U consider won. :p Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Buzz up! Stumble upon ...
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• the tiny chihuahua who thinks he’s a great dane

  
  Chazhound Dog Forum — Authority: 165
  I have just read a lovely story in chihuahua.dormitory Charlie, the lovely chihuahua, is so so so adorable. here is part of the story, share with you all: charlie saw snow for the first time last year. he didn’t know what it was at first, but he soon started to run and play with the other dogs in it. charlie loves to ...
  12 hours ago

• WHY DOGS BITE PEOPLE (CONTD)....

  
  MAGICK RIVER — Authority: 424
  SOME PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE BITTEN - THATS WHY! [ Contributed by my daughter Belle ] Some rights reserved © Antares/Magick RiverYou may borrow and/or modify content for your own blog but please credit and backlink, thanks.
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• My scratchy tissue

  
  Caught In The Stream — Authority: 132
  My scratchy tissue cant catch the gook graying lucys chetstnut eye so Albert paws in his nimble tongue obliging
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• Oh Upendi.

  
  Chazhound Dog Forum — Authority: 165
  We have a nightly ritual before dinner, I give both the girls a drink of water and then I put Mina into bed first. They had their drink and I was in the process of telling Mina to go to bed and Upendi ran over and hit her cage door with her paw. Just to see what she would do, I unlatched it, but didnt pull it open. ...
  13 hours ago

• Say No To Dressing Pets Up

  
  Retirement — Authority: 136
  It would certainly seem that there are many people that love to dress their pets up for no specific reason at all. It would seem that this has become a fashion within many dogs. The celebrity that is famous for doing this the most has to be Paris Hilton as she is always buying her dog Tinkerbell expensive gifts and ...
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• Abortion Foes May Provide Emergency Exception, For the Health of the Insurance Companies

  
  The Satirical Political Report — Authority: 558
  “IF THE INSURANCE COMPANIES CAN PROVE THEY’VE SOLD ABORTION RIDERS, THEN ABORTED COVERAGE IN CASES OF PREGNANCY, WE’LL THEN CONSIDER GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES FOR FORCING A WOMAN TO HAVE THE CHILD THROUGH A PUBIC OPTION.”
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• Yeah

  
  RIse & SHine — Authority:
  I thought I was slow the last time between posts, I guess I beat that one this time. My life is going ok I guess, I could complain but Im not sure it would do any good. The kids are all doing ok in school, Calvin is reading and sounding out almost everything he sees, hears or says. Its really cool to watch kids ...
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• Raining Cats and Dogs

  
  A Day in the Life of a NOBODY - NYC Street artist TMNK — Authority: 124
  At least in my head it is while Imbanging on this new piece. Anyway, Its been a busy week. Hmmm, wonder where this journey will take me.
  14 hours ago

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