Choosing a Dog: A Dogumentary Video
Choosing a dog is a very important decision! After all, you're likely to spend many years with your next dog. Whether those years are wonderful or a nightmare depends heavily on choosing the right dog. There are many types of dogs. So start by asking yourself "What is the best dog breed for me?" . This whole website is devoted to helping you answer that question. So start by taking the best
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The Benefits of Owning a Dog
Dogs are the most popular pet on the planet and it is not surprising that they were the first animal to ever be incorporated into human society, many thousands of years before any other. The latest genetic research has pushed this date back by 6000 years earlier than previously thoughts. Scientists have recently analyzed the mitochondrial DNA of 18 prehistoric wolf- and dog-like animals to show that more than 18,
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Dog Diseases Genetic Testing by Breeders – Value and Limitations
Inherited dog diseases are a major concern for aspiring dog owners. If you're on the hunt for a good breeder for your next puppy, and haven't been living under a rock, you are probably aware of the considerable risk of genetic illness faced by owners of purebreds. Undoubtedly it is a big problem, and its getting worse. And its not just affected dogs that suffer but also, of course, their owners - emotionall
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Pets are Good for Kids’ Development
It's official! Pets are good for kids. Pet ownership boosts social skills and self esteem in children, according to a new study. Owning a pet helps emotional development, particularly by improving confidence and reducing feelings of loneliness. The critical ages where the biggest impacts are seen appear to be in children under six, and those over ten. Lead author of the study, Rebecca Purewal, believed tha
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