This ‘merry’ Cocker, as it is sometimes called makes an excellent family pet. Being considered as an excellent gun-dog, he is a great dog for Dad to take out shooting with. And because he is also a good playmate for children, he is the ideal dog for them to romp with in the garden. He is intelligent, manageable, affectionate, gentle natured, and has a merry temperament.
Size: His ideal weight should be about 28-32lb. Full grown height for the male should be 151/2-16in and 15-151/2in for the female.
Origin and history: The Cocker Spaniel is very popular in Britain, and in the United States where he is known as the English Cocker. He is also sometimes referred to as the ‘merry’ Cocker because of his happy and lively temperament and constantly wagging tail. Other titles that he has been referred to were the Cocking Spaniel or simply “Cocker” because of his one-time prowess at flushing out woodcock. The Cocker Spaniel was originated in Spain
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Rations will need to be stepped up if the dog is taking vigorous exercise. This is a breed that will plead endearingly for small meals, which should be denied to avoid it from becoming overweight or smelly. With correct diet and exercise, he proves to be one of the healthiest and most long-lived of dogs.
Exercise: He is a very active dog that needs plenty of exercise. He adores the country and is likely to return from a walk with tail wagging and covered with mud so he is not perhaps the ideal choice for town living
Grooming: This breed requires daily brushing and combing. Extra care is needed to make sure that his coat does not become matted and his ears do not become tangled. Also, make sure that his ears do not flop into the feeding bowl. You might want to tape them back while he is eating or you may use a special ‘spaniel’
The media has led many to believe that pit bulls are a dangerous breed that can unravel at any time, attacking anything that crosses their path. However, like most other dogs, pit bulls were genetically bred for a specific purpose and are products of their environment. The history of this breed is a long and extensive account of what was once a beloved canine, too what is now a vilified breed. Even though they are labeled “Pit bulls” they are in fact not a specific breed of dog. Being a mixture of Bull terriers, the American Staffordshire terrier, and the Staffordshire terrier, Pit bulls were bred to be working dogs and family companions prior to being bred to bull bait (restraining a bull with a rope tied to an ironed stake that gave him only a few feet to move.
Intro Many people don’t quite understand the “Pit Bull” but soon you will understand. Pit bull is not a breed. It is a generic term often used to describe all dogs with similar traits and characteristics often known to the public as “Pit Bulls”. This essay is for any owners of “pit bull” type dogs such as American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and pit mixes.
Praise, gentle guidance, and food rewards are the way to go with Shelties if they do a trick or they were good while their owners are gone (“Shetland Sheepdog”). Shelties enjoy a good run because they are active. They are bright, playful, energetic are the personalities of a Sheltie. Shelties are a medium sized dog along with the medium energy (“Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)”). The cost to get a purebred Sheltie is $2,150 but it depends on the person who is also
I will make you change your mind by teaching you about their history, appearance, and their health of this misleading breed. The Pit Bull has been created in the UK. They breed a Old English Bulldog and a terrier. The Pit Bull was created and then use for many reasons.
They are some of the best companions and make great emotional support animals. Also, just like any other breed, Pit Bulls can develop temperament issues if mishandled, mistreated, used for dog fights, etc. Bad breeding is also something that happens to these amazing dogs. Backyard breeders are people who breed animals poorly for money or abuse. Furthermore, as of March 2001, the American Pit Bull Terrier has a passing rate of 82.3%, which puts them in the top five of most stable breed of
There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding pit bulls. Pit bulls are wonderful dogs if properly trained with an owner who has sufficient knowledge on the breed. There are many positive reasons to owning a pitbull, more positive than negative. Pit bulls are a misunderstood breed , largely due to the fact many people don’t have enough knowledge on the dog and what type of dog they can be. Many people buy pitbulls when they are cute and little puppies and don’t actually conduct the proper research in order to raise a good dog When buying a dog or any animal for that matter, it is vital for a potential owner to do his/ her research on the animal.
“Pit bull” is not a breed. It is a broad term often used to describe dogs with similar characteristics and traits. Because of irresponsible owners and the media, many people are misinformed about pit bulls. Not everything said about pit bulls is true so it is important to know the facts instead of making assumptions.
They will cuddle with their owners on the bed couch or anywhere they can go to. They love to be next to their owners and as close as possible to their owners. Owners can not expect to have much room on the bed with a full grown pit. They will sleep all over the bed. Pit bulls love their owners that
Make a claim 4: Pit bulls are one of the healthiest breeds of dogs that there is. Evidence 4a: Pit bulls do not require much grooming as they have short hair. Evidence 4b: Pit bulls do not tend to lean towards genetic disorders. Evidence 4c: Canines only weigh 50-60 pounds when they are fully grown.
Keep in mind that you should never meet a breeder at an off-site location, and never have a puppy shipped to you
It’s all how they are raised. I know a lot of people that have them. “My uncle for one has 2 pit bulls. They are very gentle and loving. Their names are Shadow and Dingo.
Did you know that 86.8% of Pit Bulls pass the American Temperament Test? They are the second most tolerant dog. Pit Bulls are loving, faithful animals just trying to live. Yes, almost everything we see on the news about them is something horrible, but just because those ones are bad doesn’t mean they all are like that.
Pit-Bulls are known as the most dangerous breed of dog in America. Many pit bulls have been killed by law because they have attacked and/or killed people and were deemed too dangerous to the public. Pit bulls aren’t naturally aggressive, the reputation of the breed, their experiences, and their owners not properly training them, make them aggressive. People raise bigger dogs to be aggressive because of their size and appearances.
In the article “5 Reasons why pit bulls are Misunderstood”,Kristina Pepeko, in Science Daily, states that there are 5 myths to the reason why Pit Bulls are misjudged. According to this article many people take information that they have heard and change it into the wrong prospective. A “Pit Bull's behavior is based on the way their owners raise them not just their breed. “Pit Bull” is actually a generic term applied to various breeds including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Blue Blood Bulldog, Dogo Argentino and Hundreds of mixed breeds of similar appearance. Therefore, the term “pit bull” often designates how a dog looks and not a breed itself, typically leading to a larger degree of misplaced blame on these dogs.
The only stories about pit bulls that make the news are about attacks. But what about the good things they do? A common unknown fact about pit bulls are they are easy to train. They want to please their owners. Pitbulls are very sensitive to human feelings so they respond to virtual commands very well ("The Misunderstood Pit Bull!").