6 Different Dog breeds you don't know

Everybody has heard of the basset hound or the beagle. This type of dogs has proved to have many qualities or has been advertised a lot. The influence plays also an important role:if one of my friends. to whom I compete has just bought a pitbull, I should definitely bring about a Tossain. How about the Polish Owczarek Nizinny? i know nothing about it so this shouldn't be my choice. There are many...

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What is the largest breed of dog in the world. The Old English Mastiff

Sharon Medforth


The Old English Mastiff is the LARGEST breed of dog in the world . .They can weigh anywhere from 110 pounds to the 343 pounds. Zorba,an English mastuff ,held the world record of the world's largest dog. Most Mastiff males weigh around 160-230 pounds and females around 120-190 pounds. The hight of a mastiff can range from 26 inches at the shoulder to 36 inches . The Irish Wolf Hound and Great Dane can be taller then the mastiff , but do not match the mastiff for weight and over all size . The mastiff is also one of the most powerful dog in the world . My friends mastiff "Abraham " was the top weight pull dog in North America in 2004 "PULLING 7300 POUNDS More on this subject can be found at http://mastiff25.tripod.com/

About the author: Sharon Medforth is a long time dog breeder and has been breeding and showing mastiffs for 10 years under the kennel name of Island West Mastiffs

Are You Ready for a Pet Dog?

The decision to buy or to adopt a dog is not one that should be taken lightly. It is a serious commitment and there are several factors to consider. Are you really ready to have a dog? As fun as a dog can be, it is a serious decision. You are planning to take responsibility for a living creature that is completely dependent on you. Dogs require food, shelter, health care, exercise, attention, love, time and money. If you're not completely prepared to provide all of these things, you're not yet ready to own a dog. Your lifestyle should be probably one of the biggest factors to consider when planning...

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Is Your Dog Annoying The Neighbors? How To Deal With Excessive Barking

Along with a baby's crying, the persistant barking of a dog is one of the most annoying sounds. But is there anything you can do as a dog owner to persuade your pooch to stop barking? Here are a few suggestions from an experienced dog owner. The bark. It can be annoying. But, in effect, it is the way the dog is communicating to you. For example, it can mean, hello or it can mean go away. It can mean that they want to play or that they are protecting their territory. You may think your dog is barking too much, or your neighbors may think so. But, before you can put an end to your trouble, it's...

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