Wednesday, November 30, 2011
East Anglian Supermatch Dog Show - Labrador Allenies Olivia
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
the Lewisville Area Charity Dog Show
Friday, November 25, 2011
Big City Little Dog Fashion Show Part 1.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Best in Show trailer
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Day 1 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Cooper on TV
Friday, November 18, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Beagle Puppies Often Sidetracked
The popularity of beagles has been enhanced by their appearance in movies, television and cartoons. Their fun loving nature and even temperament make them easily trained and easy to work with in a variety of situations. Some of the depictions of the beagle puppy, such as the "Peanuts" cartoon strip has made the breed one of the most famous in the world. A little love goes a long way with the beagle that has a way of endearing themselves with their owners.
The beagle is known to be a little like children in wanting to play, especially with other members of their household. The dogs are extremely intelligent and can learn new behaviors quickly and then to please their owners, want to show off what they have learned. If the beagle puppy has been around other dogs from their birth, their social skills will develop quicker making them ready to accept a place in a new environment.
Most beagles seem to have an abundance of energy and will require room to run and play outside the confines of the house. A fenced in yard may seem ideal for a beagle puppy but if they happen upon a strange and interesting scent, there is no telling how far they will go to discover the source of the smell. However, if they have the opportunity to get running out of their system with daily exercise, they are more willing to stay indoors and confine their play to getting along with other family members.
Their ability to pick up scents, which is part of their natural breeding, can be a little bit of a problem during training exercises. Their attention span is considerably short and if they happen across a strange scent will abandon their training session and head out on the new trail. Their inbred desire to hunt makes them easily distracted in search of new smells and sights.
Beagles are not only great as family pets, as their ability to track scents allows them to work with many agencies where larger dogs may not be as efficient. In some surroundings, such as airport where many people and children can quickly be intimidated by a large dog, a beagle puppy can be trained to search for contraband in luggage terminals as well as in finding illegal substances bought by agricultural departments.
They are known for the work with law enforcement in routing into small areas in search of contraband in places where larger dogs will not fit. When originally trained as hunting dogs, their stamina was counted on for the longer hunts of the day as they could chase down and corner a rabbit, keeping up with it in the open and well as chasing it through areas other animals could not go. While many still use the beagle breed for hunting purposes, they are more in demand as friendly and loyal pets.
Michelle Adams is someone who has researched many breeds of dogs, including the Beagle. Since breeding brings certain instincts and behaviors into play with different types of dogs understanding the history of your Beagle will better equip you to work with your new pet. There is plenty of Beagle information available including the interesting history of your pet. Articles like this and interviews with experts in the field will help you to understand where your Beagle came from and why he acts the way he does.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Eukanuba Dog Show Westminster 2010 video
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Paris Hilton's brother arrested for DUI
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Akita Raiden Dog Show 6-21-2009
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Stump Is Top Dog
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Westminster Kennel Club dog show preview day
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Westminster Yorkshire Terrier Show 2010 - Part 3
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Northern California Beagle Rescue Interviewed - KTVU
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Dogs Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Toy Group
With their tiny stature this group of dog main function is to embody sheer delight according to AKC. Toy dogs are convenient for on the dog city dwellers. Pups in the toy group make loving, playful and entertaining companions. Among the toy breed dogs are: the Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Pug, Maltese, Pomeranian, Papillion, and more.
Hound Group
No this isn't an Elvis song, this is a distinct group of dogs known for being bred to hunt. This varied group of dogs share an acute sense of smell and unmatched stamina. The hound group include the following breeds: Basset Hound, Whippet, Bloodhound, and Beagle.
Herding Group
This group of dogs all have an incredible ability to move groups of animals, including humans. The need for herding dogs came in old time England, and the farmers needed help maintaining their flocks. Border Collie, Sheepdog, German Shepherd, and the Australian Cattle dog are all included in the herding dog group.
Sporting Group
Diverse group of athletic and alert dogs. Bred to hunt, from bird to game, some experts feel that this well rounded group of dogs make great companions. Which is why the most popular dogs are Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers. Included in the sporting dog group are Weimeraner, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever.
Non-Sporting Group
The non-sporting dog group has an interesting variety of dogs, ranging in size and stature. Many different personalities are also offered in this group. This group of dogs share almost no ancestry. This could almost be called the miscellaneous group since no one is like the other. Boston Terrier, Chow Chow, Poodle, and the Dalmatian are all examples of non-sporting dogs.
Working Group
As the name states, these dogs all serve a working function and typically share a hefty stature and considerable strength. Experts say that working group breeds do best on farms and are unsuitable for an average family. Sampling of this group of dogs include: Boxer, Bull Mastiff, Great Dane and the Saint Bernard.
Terrier Group
Terrier dogs all share similar spirited, energetic personalities but range in size from teeny tiny to quite large. Originally bred to hunt vermin, they are quick and agile. Most terriers are hard headed and difficult to train, but once well trained they are loyal loving companions. Some breeds included in the Terrier group include: Airedale terrier, Australian Terrier, Cairn Terrier, West Highland Terrier, and the Yorkshire Terrier.
Lindsay Fast is the owner of Ruff & Stuff online doggie boutique. She's been working with dogs since she was in college and has a passion for training as well as informative tips for dogs and dog lovers. Visit her online dog store for all of your pet needs: http://ruff-and-stuff.com.