One of the oldest breeds, its bloodline can be traced back 4000 years.
This dog is quite tall. Its height measures an average of 27 to 29 inches. It can weigh from 57-64 pounds. People into sophisticated looks will surely love it as a pet. It has long, thick and silky hair, that can come in any color. There are white accents around the some areas of the coat. Its ears are flat, and neck quite long, giving it a royal look. The Afghan Hound is agile and has quick reflexes. It was originally used for hunting game and herding animals.
Its thick coat is what protected it from cold weather. But thats what it was used …

Retrievers were originally bred as hunting dogs.  Their job was to sit by the hunter and wait until game was shot and then retrieve it on command.  This often meant swimming through cold water or running through dense brush.  Labs were also taught not to damage the game upon returning it to their master.
Knowing what type of tasks the dogs were bred to perform assists us in analyzing what type of behaviour to expect from a breed.  In the case of labs, they are fairly insensitive to touch.  They readily leap into cold water and sit patiently in the cold in order to please their master.  Physically tough dogs, they are very tolerant with children …

Obesity is one of the most common problems affecting dogs of any breed, even the tough looking English Bulldog is at risk.
In fact, dog experts believe that obesity is the fourth leading cause of death among dogs. Why? Be aware that, just like humans, fat dogs are more prone to heart disease, fatty liver disease, cancer, canine diabetes, kidney issues as well skeletal stress.
You will know if Fido is overweight when you can no longer feel his ribs because of the increasing amounts of fat. There is also minimal or no tuck up in the tummy area. While obese dogs have heavy fat over the ribs, along the spine and around the tail, morbidly fat …

Well, this is the Starting Point of this Blog.
What you will find here is:
Of course all about Dogs, but me as a dogowner and doglover just want to write down some things that just going round my head.
I am going to collect some historical information as well as information about dogbreeds.
Because I am living in Germany ( I am german ) I wanna tell the world how many laws and regulations for dogowners we have and how to get on with them.
In case you wonder about the way I am writing: My english is not really perfect – so I hope you just understand what I mean – maybe it sounds funny sometimes – but …