SEVEN UNKNOWN DOG BREEDS

 Hovawart is a Gernan dog breed that means "an estate guard dog" which they were originally used for. They look like a Golden Retriever only they are tri-colored. This dogs requires more activity and
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The Azawakh is a slighthound dog from Africa. Azawakh are primarily function as protector and they develop intense bond with their master. They are gentle and affectionate but with strangers many are reserved and prefer not to be touched. This dogs have high energy and tremendous endurance.  They are also gentle and affectionate and an excellent training companions for runners.

The Catahoula is a highly intelligent, athletic and assertive breed. The are very protective and territorial,guarding their home and family. They are also a multi-purpose working dog. They excel at working livestock, hunting all kinds of wild game, search and rescue, protection and police work. Catahoulas is not a breed for everyone because they generally do not fare well in urban settings. They tend to be independent and have a mind of their own. They can be quite, stubborn at times and a challenge to train.

The Kooikerhondje is a small spaniel-type breed with Dutch ancestry and was originally used as a working dog. This dogs are cheerful, good-natured, friendly, quite, well-behaved and alert. They are also intelligent, attentive, more than willing to please their owner and adapts to situation quickly. They have medium energy level and usually quite when  indoors. They can be an apartment dog. 

The Lancashire Heeler is a small breed dog developed for use as a drover and herder of cattle and they are a vulnerable breed. They are alert, friendly, energetic, intelligent, playful but sometimes lazy and a pleasant companion. They are a very strong dog and likes to participate in all kinds of activities and they can even carry an object the size of themselves. They are friendly towards their owners an passers-by on the street but may be aggressive towards an unknown character on their territory. 

The Schapendoes is a breed that originated in Netherlands and sometimes they are called Dutch Sheepdog. They are originally a herding dog and general farm dog but today they also participate in dog sports. This dogs are friendly, high-spirited and affectionate. They are not aggressively protective so they are not a guard dog. If they are trained and socialize at a young age, they make a good family dog as well as a good dog for active sports. They tend to be independpent and cooperative rather than obey orders from their trainer. 

The Swedish Vallhund is also known as the Viking Dog and they are used to herd cattle, catch vermin and guard the home. They are also referred to as "the little cattle dog of the Vikings." This breed makes a great companion and can also be used for herding and ratting. They devoted to their owners and love human attention. They are responsive and even tempered with most people but can be wary with strangers. They are also known for heel nipping due to their inbuilt herding traits.

THE WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE DOG

BIG SPLASH

The Tibetan Mastiff originated in Central Asia and is an ancient type of domestic dog which is also use for guarding herds.

It was said that the Tibetan Mastiff was a misnomer as the early western visitors to Tibet misnamed it, it should have been called a "Himalayan Mountain Dog."

Today Tibetan Mastiff is known to be the most expensive dog in the world as it cost almost £1million.

The most priciest dog in the world is the Red Tibetan Mastiff. Big Splash or Hong Dong in Chinese is a Red Tibetan Mastiff who was luckily sold to a multi-millionaire coal Baron of the north of China for 10 million Chinese yuan, or £945,000. He is a very lucky dog because his owner is a millionaire and he can eat anything he wanted. 



 

MY FUR KIDS

This are my fur babies when they were younger. This was the time when I first brought home my shih tuz. My crossbreed retriever husky terrier wants to play with her but she is afraid of her because she is not use to seeing big dogs. My shih tzu grew up in a shih tzu environment. My friend who gave me this beautiful dog breeds shih tzu only. After three days, she was able to adjust and played with my crossbreed. They became good friends, although there are times that they quarrel because of jealousy. They want both to be cuddled and sometimes we can't do it because my crossbred is a big dog.

These dogs are part of our family and they help us relieve our stress and they are good companions too.

ALAMEA

Alamea waiting for her food

This is Alamea who just turned 2 years-old last November 27.  It's the second dog given to me by another friend. When I got Uriah I wanted to have another dog that she can play with, so when my friend offered to give me this Shih Tzu I said yes without even blinking an eye. She is very cute, tri-colored, playful, loving and melodious. When she first arrived at our apartment, she was afraid of Uriah, but Uriah is very friendly and they got along well after two days. They love to play and run around our small porch. They always run to the door when I arrive home from work. They won't let me enter the door until I pat them on the head.

Alame's sleeping quarters

 She loves to jump and sleep on my lap when I'm watching or doing something on the computer. She always wants me to pat her when she's lonely or not in the mood to play with Uriah. What I like about her most is that when she knows that I'm stressed out from work, she comes to me and kiss me or dance in front of me until I laugh or play with her. She loves to round around and play hide and seek.


                                                               

Alamea at Burnham Park

It took me a week to train her to learn to sit, stand up, jump, dance and turn around. My sister and I was also able to potty train her so she knows where to urinate or poop. She also loves to stay in my bed so I made her a blanket and she sleeps with me. She barks and scratch my door if I don't let her sleep with me. I'm very happy to have them both because they help relieve my stress. I always bring them with me whenever I go out jogging. My relatives also love them.


Some people said that Shih Tzu's are hard headed and not easy to train but I'm lucky because she's not. I think it just depends on how we train and instill discipline on them. Sometimes though I feel their is jealousy between her and Uriah especially if she comes up to my lap and sleep. Uriah will bark at her and wants me to pat her head also or she tries push Alamea over so that she will be the one on my lap. So I made sure that I treat them equally.                                                                                                                                    

URIAH

Uriah when I first brought her home

 This is Uriah "Vetnek" the first dog that was given to me. It was my sister who named her. She was so small when my friend gave it to me and she said that she is a lap dog. I had no intention of getting her because we are staying in an apartment and we don't have enough space but she brought it at work and said that I have to get her because she has a lot of dogs and will not be able to take care of them all. She convinced me that its a small dog so I brought her home.


She was so tiny and cute so I was convince that she's a lap dog, besides I can't tell my friend to bring it back home. As days go by she's growing and growing bigger. I told my friend about it and she laugh so I asked her  if she knows the breed of Uriah but said that she's not sure because she has a Terrier, a Golden and Retriever, a Japanese Spitz and a Siberian Husky, so it could be a crossbreed from these dogs.

Uriah Growing Up

Uriah at the Len Rock Resort

Uriah at Home in the Province

Uriah is actually a medium-size dog but I'm still glad and very happy that I brought her home because she is very loving, tender, melodious, playful and a very happy dog. She is also our guard dog. She's a happy go lucky dog and always follows us wherever we go especially when we go out, she always thinks that we will bring her too. What I like most about her is she relieves my stress after coming home from work. 

If someone give you a dog don't hesitate to get it, they might also be your stress reliever and you have someone to play with and look after you. Dogs are a great pet and they are easy to train.

Tips: Food That Dogs Can Eat

Some "human" foods are good for dogs. Most of these are healthier than the boxed treats you buy in the grocery store. This is just a small list of examples of foods dogs can eat, not a list of every food they should eat. Dogs won't necessarily get all the nutrients they need if they eat these foods exclusively, so check with your veterinarian if you are interested in feeding your dog a home cooked diet. Any food that causes stomach upsets or digestive problems in your dog should be avoided. Like people, some dogs cannot tolerate certain foods.

• Meats - Meats should be boneless and it's best if the skin is removed. Raw meat is NOT a good idea because of the risk of food poisoning and parasites 

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

• Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast

• Fish - DO NOT FEED TUNA! It has a high mercury content. be careful of small bones. (This goes for cats as well)

• Vegetables - Dogs have shorter digestive tracts than humans and cannot digest most vegetables whole or in large chunks. It's best to put them through a food processor before giving them to your dog. The best veggies for your dog are:

• Carrots - For healthy dogs. Do not give carrots to dogs who have cancer because they do contain sugar.

• Grains - Grains should not be given in large amounts or make up a large part of a dogs diet, but these foods are generally safe in small amounts, such as rice.

• Dairy Products - Use caution with dairy products as they are high in fat and can cause pancreatitis, gas and diarrhea. Usually, nonfat, plain yogurt is safe in small amounts as is cottage cheese in small amounts. 

• Some are: Green Beans, Lettuce, Yams
  

Warning! Human Foods That is Dangerous to Dog

Dog's foods are very important part for every breeder, it should be clean, good and not dangerous to eat by your dog. So here's my list for you to know what and why not serve this to your pet.

• Grapes & Raisins - Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raising can kill a dog.
• Onions - Onions can destroy red blood cells and cause anemia.
• Chocolate - Can cause seizures, coma, and death. Baker's chocolate is the most dangerous. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine because it is not as concentrated, but it is still dangerous.
• Coffee, Coffee grounds, Tea, & Tea Bags - Drinks/foods containing caffeine cause many of the same symptoms as chocolate causes.
• Macadamia Nuts - Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, muscle tremors, and paralysis. Limit all other nuts as they are not good for dogs in general. Their high phosporous content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones. Exception to this rule is PEANUTS and PEANUT BUTTER. However, always use salt/sugar free peanut butter.
• Peanut Butter - The sugar in peanut butter encourages cancer growth. Always use ORGANIC PEANUT BUTTER as regular peanut butter contains a lot of toxins.
• Animal Fat & Fried Foods - Excessive fat can cause pancreatitis.
• Bones - Bones can splinter and damage a dog's internal organs.
• Tomatoes - Tomatoes can cause tremors and heart arythemias. Tomato plants are the most toxic, but tomatoes themselves are also unsafe.
• Avacados - The fruit, pit, and plant are all toxic. They can cause difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart.
• Nutmeg - Nutmeg can cause tremors, seizures and death.
• Apples, Cherries, Peaches and similar fruit - The seeds of these fruit contain cyanide, which is poisonous to dogs as well as humans. Unlike humans, dogs do not know to stop eating at the core/pit and easily ingest them. It also becomes lodged in the intestines and kills the dog 24 hours with no warning.
• Raw Eggs - Raw eggs can cause salmenolla poisoning in dogs. Dogs have a shorter digestive tract than humans and are not as likely to suffer from food poisoning, but it's still possible.
• Salt - Excessive salt intake can cause kidney problems.