The Australian Shepherd we know today was developed mainly in the U.S. In fact, this breed has no real connection to Australia. Originating in the Basque region between Spain and France as a working dog and sheepherder, the breed drew the name “Australian Shepherd” because many of the Basque shepherds came from Australia. Australian Shepherds became more popular in the mid-twentieth century, favorites of ranchers and cowboys for their unique herding talents, but did not enter the AKC Stud Book until 1991.
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Coat: The Australian Shepherd has a striking and varied coat. It is of moderate length, straight to wavy, and weather resistant. The under coat is shed twice a year; with moderate shedding between these periods. The coat comes in four accepted colors: black, blue merle, red, and red merle. A variety of white and tan markings may appear on the face, chest, front, and rear legs.
Overview: The exact origin of the Australian Shepherd is not known. The breed that is cherished and loved today was developed exclusively in the United States. The Australian Shepherd has an innate versatility that makes them useful on ranches and farms as a herding dog, retriever, and watchdog. They are typically referred to as "The Aussie".
Character: The Australian Shepherds most identifiable characteristic is the natural or docked bobtail. Their eyes are one of this breeds most commented on feature. Their eyes come in a variety of colors or color combinations and include blue, amber, hazel, and all shades of brown. The Aussie is a vigorous and athletic breed.
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Temperament: Australian Shepherds are intelligent, delightful, and loyal. They are highly energetic and thrive on being given something to do. The Aussie has a high degree of intensity and a "no-quit" attitude. Their herding instinct may be problematic or annoying to their family, as this breed will often attempt to perform this task on everyone or anything that moves. They are reserved and cautious with strangers until the Aussie decides about them. They are confident and protective. Human companionship is crucial to this breed. They get along well with active, considerate older children. The Aussie is not typically aggressive to other dogs.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
dog's ears
A dog that scratches at its ears or appears disoriented may be pointing to an advanced ear infection, but you can get an early warning with your nose. Healthy dogs' ears should have a "pleasant" (in a doggy kind of way) smell that reminds some people of beeswax. Infected ears smell waxy, all right, but they're also disgustingly rank. In the meantime, it's a good idea to get a "base line" by sniffing your dog's ears right after the veterinarian gives him a clean bill of health.
Mites in the ears also can prompt the dog to scratch that area or shake his head violently. Not all mites cause the ears to produce excess wax, but dark brown wax could be a sign of the parasites and it only takes three or four per ear to make a mess. Ear mites are also contagious to other pets. http://www.getablog.net/catlifespan/18958/puppy+food.html
The ears of a dog can be the most difficult part of your pet to clean. Whether your dog’s ears are floppy, straight up, or bent over, a lot can and does go on in your dog’s ears. It’s your job to make sure your pet’s ears remain healthy.
Poor circulation inside your dog’s ears is the main reason disease and bugs form there. You need to make sure they get a decent level of oxygen, and that can be difficult if your dog is one that has floppy ears.
Ears can be a great place for mites, yeast infections and plenty of different types of bacteria to form. And these things do appear in dog’s ears at one time or another. But if you clean your dog’s ears regularly, that won’t be as big of a problem.
Cleaning your dog’s ears, believe it or not, starts at bath time. You should put cotton in your dog’s ears to keep water from getting inside them. Moisture provides a great condition for these dreadful problems to occur inside your dog’s ears. If you do get water in your dog’s ears, make sure they dry properly. And that can be difficult if your dog has floppy ears. You’ll want to hold them open for a few hours while your dog dries off.
If your dog is one that has hair on the inner ears, you’ll likely have to pluck some hair out of them before you can begin a regularly cleaning process as dictated by your vet. You should do this when your dog is tired, right after a big meal in the evening, so he won’t mind the plucking as much.
Your vet will likely give you a cleaning solution to use when cleaning your dog’s ears. This solution will be different depending on the type of ears your dog has. When you go to clean your dog’s ears, give your pet a treat and squirt some of the solution inside his ears. Then sit there and massage his ears for 30 seconds or a minute and praise him extensively while the solution breaks apart any unwanted substances inside. You may then use cotton swabs to clean out the dirt and grime.
Mites in the ears also can prompt the dog to scratch that area or shake his head violently. Not all mites cause the ears to produce excess wax, but dark brown wax could be a sign of the parasites and it only takes three or four per ear to make a mess. Ear mites are also contagious to other pets. http://www.getablog.net/catlifespan/18958/puppy+food.html
The ears of a dog can be the most difficult part of your pet to clean. Whether your dog’s ears are floppy, straight up, or bent over, a lot can and does go on in your dog’s ears. It’s your job to make sure your pet’s ears remain healthy.
Poor circulation inside your dog’s ears is the main reason disease and bugs form there. You need to make sure they get a decent level of oxygen, and that can be difficult if your dog is one that has floppy ears.
Ears can be a great place for mites, yeast infections and plenty of different types of bacteria to form. And these things do appear in dog’s ears at one time or another. But if you clean your dog’s ears regularly, that won’t be as big of a problem.
Cleaning your dog’s ears, believe it or not, starts at bath time. You should put cotton in your dog’s ears to keep water from getting inside them. Moisture provides a great condition for these dreadful problems to occur inside your dog’s ears. If you do get water in your dog’s ears, make sure they dry properly. And that can be difficult if your dog has floppy ears. You’ll want to hold them open for a few hours while your dog dries off.
If your dog is one that has hair on the inner ears, you’ll likely have to pluck some hair out of them before you can begin a regularly cleaning process as dictated by your vet. You should do this when your dog is tired, right after a big meal in the evening, so he won’t mind the plucking as much.
Your vet will likely give you a cleaning solution to use when cleaning your dog’s ears. This solution will be different depending on the type of ears your dog has. When you go to clean your dog’s ears, give your pet a treat and squirt some of the solution inside his ears. Then sit there and massage his ears for 30 seconds or a minute and praise him extensively while the solution breaks apart any unwanted substances inside. You may then use cotton swabs to clean out the dirt and grime.
Friday, October 3, 2008
puppy diseases
Many dogs when ill do not want to move. They have pain in moving; they may limp and refuse to exercise. All these signs indicate the injured leg or paw. These are the signs of injury or illness. Strong ear smell, discharge and shaking of the head are indicative of mites or yeast infection. Persistent coughing is a sign of kennel cough, heart worm, pneumonia or heart disease. If the dog passes blood in urine, then it may be suffering from urinary tract infection, kidney disease or internal injury. Constipation or defecating problems are indicative of intestinal blockage or a change of diet.
100-103 ° F is a normal temperature for the adult dogs, while 94-97 ° F is normal for the puppies. High temperature can be a sign of bacterial or viral infection. Bleeding gums or bad breath along with teeth loss or discolored teeth are the symptoms of periodontal disease. Increased thirst and urination frequency in dog are the symptoms of kidney disease, diabetes or liver disease. If your dog is suffering from the urinating problems, then it may possibly suffer from the kidney disease or kidney stones. Blood or worms in feces are the signs of bowel infection or parasite infestation. If your dog is ingesting grass or other vegetation or it is suffering from vomiting, then it may have the worm infestation or poisoning or gastrointestinal problems.
http://www.flixya.com/post/msnty1/908067/Sick_puppy_food
100-103 ° F is a normal temperature for the adult dogs, while 94-97 ° F is normal for the puppies. High temperature can be a sign of bacterial or viral infection. Bleeding gums or bad breath along with teeth loss or discolored teeth are the symptoms of periodontal disease. Increased thirst and urination frequency in dog are the symptoms of kidney disease, diabetes or liver disease. If your dog is suffering from the urinating problems, then it may possibly suffer from the kidney disease or kidney stones. Blood or worms in feces are the signs of bowel infection or parasite infestation. If your dog is ingesting grass or other vegetation or it is suffering from vomiting, then it may have the worm infestation or poisoning or gastrointestinal problems.
http://www.flixya.com/post/msnty1/908067/Sick_puppy_food
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