There are the following dog’s fighting breeds: American Staffordshire terrier, Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull, which are descended from the bulldog and the mastiff. At the same time there are also no fighting breed dogs: German Shepherd Dog, Central Asian Shepherd Dog, fox terrier, Caucasian Shepherd Dog. Comparative analysis of these two branches and the foundation was laid in the subject report, as well as an experiment, which was conducted earlier.
Here is the experiment, mentioned above; a dog was held on a leash by his owner and then appeared an “incentive” for about 4 meters (a man, a ball, other toys, dog, etc.).The whole point of this experiment is that researcher followed the reaction of the dog. So non fighting dog breeds reacted differently to “incentive” depending on gender, breed, age, situation, etc., but in general these dogs were quiet. The quietest dog’s breed was German Shepherd. Fighting breeds behaved absolutely opposite way. They didn’t react to the appearance of man, but reacted to the appearance of another dog with barking or attacking a subject they have always responded to consistently. A special aggression was caused by the other dogs; even some were simply unmanageable and were ready just to devour his potential victim.
Fighting dogs guard the territory, which they imagine as their own and of course by the appearance of displeasing to them object, they are ready to attack. Fighting breeds dog attack always comes without warning or permit from a position of strength and aggression.
Non fighting breed usually growls, barks, stands on straightened legs, rocks preventing the enemy. So this warning is very eloquent and understandable to all people and animals that live next to the dogs. Fighting dogs behave in a diametrically opposite way. They crawl up to the victim (especially if it is a big dog) without growling, and suddenly pounce on it. In the animal world the attack on the brethren isn’t so widespread, so the behavior of fighting dogs is very abnormal.
The ancestors of fighting breed were taken in England, where fighting with them were fun, furthermore people could make money on their fights. Dogs were fighting not only with each other, but with the bulls, donkeys, lions and sometimes won. The winners were selected for further breeding. Fighting dogs were always fighting alone, therefore there wasn’t ability to communicate with the other dogs. But this fact developed the skills such as courage, cruelty, aggressiveness, cunning. They attack dogs indiscriminately, whether a puppy or an adult female dog – all of them are equal in this regard. There’s also Puppy Dog fighting breed, which inherited all the signs, mentioned above.
Staffordshire breed is closer to the most common breeds of dogs, but they can’t form flocks, because they absolutely can’t get along with the other dogs. It’s seldom that the dog, which belongs to fighting breeds, doesn’t grow aggressive, but it depends on the hosts. Rarely are those who are ready to make all possible efforts directed towards the education of normal dogs.
Dog’s fight
March 3rd, 2010Games with dogs
February 3rd, 2010We can make the following assumption; dogs are the most playful among the all pets, they constantly feel the need of the owner’s attention and his care, and the best method for providing attention to them is a game, regardless of breed or age of a dog. Dogs are born to be predators, they will never become someone’s prey, but in those moments when they are lacked in the opportunity to live in their natural habitat and hunt, they took the games themselves. It’s interesting that the game is an integral part of any dog, because they can develop, move, gain confidence and so on. If such an animal deprived of this possibility, it will “fade” very soon, may lose appetite, become ill or even lose the ability to reproduce offspring.
There are different games for dogs. Particularly you can use special toys for dogs.
About sizes of dog’s toys; shouldn’t be very small, because otherwise the dog could easily swallow them, which is a negative impact on health. The same applies to their forms, toys should not have any sharp edges, so that your pet avoid injury. The best toys for puppies and adult dogs can become a special rubber balls and bones, which they can chew. Conventional balls are not suitable, as any dog will break them in seconds.
Breed Belgian Griffon
February 1st, 2010This breed hasn’t such ancient roots, like some other breeds, but many dog experts believe that these dogs are shown in canvases Jan Van Eyck relating to 1434. Some believe that the Brussels Griffon breed was the result of crossing Ruby English Toy Spaniel, others insist on the presence of of Yorkshire terrier lines. At the same time the others argue that these charming little creatures owe their appeal of pug. Griffons were already known on the European continent in the 16 century, but their appearance in the UK apply only to the late 19th century.
In 1880 the Brussels Griffon Club was founded in Belgium. These delightful ladies’ favorites were first shown at the exhibition in 1883.
Griffons immediately became popular among wealthy Englishmen after they were brought to England from Belgium. In 1898 this breed was officially recognized and they awarded her a separate registration status.
Very smooth variety of Griffon appeared at the beginning of XX century. First these dogs were called Brabant Griffon, but subsequently in Europe, they became known as the Small Brabant Griffon. But currently in Britain, both species exhibited together under the general title Brussels Griffon. As opposed to most other breeds, puppies of this breed are often born completely different type, size and color.
Griffon breeding has decreased in Belgium during the First World War and subsequent years, but not stopped. However, during the Second World War they almost disappeared. Thanks to the importation of dogs from Britain, restoring of Belgian Griffon succeeded.
Now there are only small numbers of these dogs, because Griffons have been and remain a rare breed.
Cooperation with the man
February 1st, 2010Because of the same social structure and in general the overall mental organization, men and wolves have found a common language very quickly. The wolves live in pairs, but the entire flock during the hunting is going under the leader’s leadership. Responsibilities for wolves are strictly divided: one wolf is out on the trail, another is off the road for future production, and the most courageous attack. First the leader can eat. For wolf pack the rest begins only after the meal, when the pack is satiated.
Probably the people, who lived in more or less settled communities, threw the bones and remains of food to the hungry wolves and little by little wolves understood that a person has a perfect weapon: stone tools, arrows and traps. Wolves began to perceive man as a leader, because they felt his superiority as a hunter. Gradually they began accompanying him on hunting at a distance and returned with him to the village for getting their share of production.
So over time people began to domesticate a wolf pups, in the result of this there were wolves in a few generations, who participated in the hunt not as observers, but as well assistants, flushing and cutting off the gazelles or antelopes.
For taming the horse, deer or an elephant, a man must have their catch at first, then put in a cage and crush their will by force. However, the dog became the only animal, which obeys the power of man without resistance.
In conclusion it is a friendship of equals, based on mutual interest , called hunting.