Canaan

There are 2,000 to 3,000 Canaan dogs across the world, mostly in Europe and North America. The Canaan dog is a typical mongrel in appearance. It is a medium-sized dog, with a wedge-shaped head, medium-sized, erect and low set ears with a broad base and rounded tips. Its outer coat is dense, harsh and straight of short to medium-length. Canaan dogs have a strong survival instinct. They are quick to react and wary of strangers, and will alert to any disturbances with prompt barking, thus making them excellent watchdogs. Though defensive, they are not aggressive and are very good with children within the family, but may be wary of other children or defensive when your child is playing with another child. They are intelligent and learn quickly, but may get bored with repetitive exercises or ignore commands if they find something of more interest.

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For more information on Canaan’s, follow these links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canaan_Dog

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/canaan.htm

Great Danes

The Great Dane, also known as German Mastiff or Danish Hound, is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. Scooby-Doo, the famous Hanna-Barbera character, was based on a Great Dane by animation designer Iwao Takamoto. The Great Dane is one of the world's tallest dog breeds. Great Danes were originally bred to hunt Boar.

Europe's Wild Boar were the most powerful, savage, and well-armed of the Continents big game. To tackle this animal, the Germans needed a dog that was fast, agile, strong, and super tough. That is exactly what they created with the early Dane, a super Boar Hound.

For more information on Great Danes, follow these links:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greatdane.htm

http://www.all-about-great-danes.com/great-dane-history.html

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What is a Bully Breed and are they dangerously agressive?

Bully Breeds include breeds such as American pit bull terrier, Boxer, Boston terrier, and the Staffordshire bull terrier to name just a few. There are a lot of negative stereotypes around “bully breeds”. Early consistent training is the key to a loving and loyal, nonaggressive pet. Many of the bully breeds’ natural traits go against their stereotypical behaviors, for instance the English bulldog, are known to be protective of and bond with children.

"Before you begin, make sure to set yourself up for success by finding the right location and tools to train your bully safely. You should make sure your dog has a collar and leash that fit comfortably and allow you to control him if needed. Bullies are stout breeds, so look for leashes made of a strong material that won't break and will allow you maximum control. Many experts, including dog trainer Victoria Stilwell, are against prong, shock or choke collars, and instead recommend head collars like the Gentle Leader for bully breeds. These collars will allow for more control without hurting your dog. You should always keep your dog leashed when training in a public place and try to find a distraction-free zone where other animals aren't likely to catch your trainee's attention.
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) recommends learning what motivates your dog. Rewarded behaviors are most likely to be repeated, so if you can figure out what motivates your dog, you will unlock the key to positive training. Some dogs respond to food rewards while others like toys or praise. Experiment with your bully until you find the right reward, and then you can really begin working on commands and correcting any behavioral problems. Start with teaching basic movement commands such as "sit," "stay" and "come." Bully breeds are extremely intelligent and should master these commands easily."

Additionally, if you are thinking of owning a bully breed, check out Animal Planet’s short quiz to see if this would be the right match for you.
http://animal.discovery.com/games-quizzes/bully-breed-ownership/

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Source: http://animal.discovery.com/petsource/bully-breeds/adopting/training-bully-breed.html

Top 10 Cutest Dog Breeds

I recently became fascinated with “cute dogs” – after a few hundred Facebook wall posts on the Dog Cheap Sleep’s Facebook Fan Page. “Just what are the cutest dog breeds”? I asked myself.






This post will deliver the top ten dog breeds which are the cutest from puppy to adult dog based on my research of this subject.

10. Yorkshire Terrier 

9. Bernese Mountain 

8. Chihuahua 

7. Shih Tzu

6. Siberian Husky 

5. Tibetan Spaniel 

4. Goldendoodle 

3. Saint Bernard

2. Jack Russell Terrier 

1. Great Dane 

Thanks to: http://www.petwave.com/Dogs/Dog-Breed-Center/Cute.aspx for quick  links to information about all breeds of dogs. Keep in mind a dog's traits may not be as "cute" as his outward appearance, it's always a good idea to investigate what your ideal dog match would be through reading about different breeds and their traits.

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Dog Breeds: Top Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Dog.

Often times we fall in love with how a specific breed looks or is portrayed in the media without fully researching the breed’s traits and characteristics. For instance, Dalmatians were very popular after Disney released 101 Dalmatians – all those spotted pups capture the hearts of many people.  Dalmatian owners can attest to this breeds large size, strength, energy and stamina having been bred to run under or along-side of horse-drawn carriages. These dogs would not do well in an apartment or setting where they could not run and play or were left alone for long periods of time.

 Another example is Wishbone the Jack Russell Terrier in PBS’s popular children’s program.  On the program the dog is portrayed as cute, smart and loyal. While the Jack Russell Terrier has all those traits is also can jump vertically five feet clearing or scaling a fence easily. These dogs believe they are the pack leader and need to be shown authority by their human companion otherwise the Jack Russell Terrier will be difficult to train. Additionally, bred as hunting dogs, they have instincts to chase, explore, bark and dig. They can become aggressive with other animals and people if not given the proper training and attention.

 As you can see, it is important to investigate the breed you’re interested in before committing to the lifelong care of a canine companion. 

Below are five helpful tips and a couple of resource links to get you started. Please feel free to post your insights and experience with choosing a dog in the comments.

1.       Research, research, research.

2.       Talk to owners of the breed you like, find a forum like the one at dogcheapsleeps.proboards.com and ask questions.

3.       Visit dog parks and observe dogs and owners. Ask questions.

4.       Consider your needs and the dog’s needs when making a choice.

5.       Make sure the dog you choose will have a lifetime home in your home.

Resource Links:

http://www.akc.org/breeds/breeds_a.cfm

http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/breeds/All~1.aspx

http://www.dogsindepth.com/list_of_all_dog_breeds.html

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