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Scottish Deerhound

February 16, 2011 by · Comments Off on Scottish Deerhound 

Scottish Deerhound, (AFP) – A massive search Scottish Deerhound beat the race favored by President Barack Obama and a crowd pleasing Cocker Spaniel get their hands on the top dog honors in New York at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Hickory, with the characteristic of her race slender legs, loping trot goatee, gray coat and wolf, was the best surprise winner, see end of canine beauty contest two days in Manhattan.

She beat six other finalists that included a Portuguese water dog – the breed chosen by Obama as his pet of the White House – a soft and a black Pekingese Cocker popular with the public arena of Madison Square Garden Spaniel.

“It’s just the feeling of a life,” said manager Angela Lloyd after the victory of her dog. She said the dog show aficionados’ dream of that day all their lives together and we’re here. ”

A total of 2,626 four-legged beauties, representing 179 breeds, have chased the elusive Best Show title. It was the first time a Scottish deerhound won the annual competition, which began in 1877.

A greyhound Scottish Warrenton, Va., won the honors great Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden.
Judge Paolo Dondin awarded Best in Show in the female, Fox cliffe Hickory Wind, who won the group competition Monday night dog in front of six other finalists – a Beijing, a Chinese Shar-pei, a bearded collie, a black cocker spaniel, a Portuguese wa ter dog and a fox terrier smooth. The dog was third last year. Her manager, Angela Lloyd, said the second year in competition makes all the difference.

This dog is not used for cities and places of this size, “she said. It is used to hunt squirrels and deer all day on a large farm.

However, Westminster is more than the winners. There are many other fascinating stories here. Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum is a good example. Corman, her first appearance at Westminster and Gordon setter with its red and white Irish setter, adds dog to its list of impressive titles.

The doctor of the Army has won numerous medals including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star during her military career of 31 years. Now, in addition to working full time at the Pentagon, itself wants to train her thoroughbred and purebred dogs, including international competition with the dogs in shows and field trials

He was 20 years and three days ago, “during the Gulf War, she said, the helicopter in which she was on a mission of search and rescue was shot down behind enemy lines. She was a prisoner of war for eight days.

How this kind of environment to prepare for Westminster?

“Westminster is like nothing else I’ve ever done,” she said, laughing. “I love my dogs and I’m really proud of them. That’s how you get to see them.”

She loves her dogs so much, she said, she bought Amber, the Gordon setter, back after having sold her several years ago and regret it. She missed certain qualities in dogs. “I wanted a dog that was strong, loyal, loving and courageous,” she said

American Bulldog

April 18, 2010 by · Comments Off on American Bulldog 

American BulldogAmerican Bulldog:often confused with the traditional American Bulldogs with other modern breeds of dogs. Therefore, it becomes easy to generate shrouded in mystery. Many confuse this product with the English Bulldog or American Pit Bull Terrier. While U.S. stocks Bulldogs some features in common with each of these popular breeds, the American Bulldog retains its rich history very specific characteristics.

Bulldog is the oldest of life for the Old English Bulldog. This relationship explains why the race is too close to some of today’s modern breeds. Nace of hounds in the British Isles. TheAmerican Bulldog in the presence of a relatively long period. Never exist in reality the Middle Ages.

Bulldog is a breed of something strong and sincere. Weight typically between 50 and 70 pounds and continue to build, a little fat. There are two different types ofAmerican Bulldog: The type of Johnson and Scott. Johnson type is usually a bit burly Scott type. Both types are named for the breeder who put. Most white Americans, but the Bulldog breed does not come in a variety of colors like brown, fawn, black, dark gray yet. Generate usually brown eyes, but sometimes you can find sport blue or green eyes. Most Bulldog theAmerican and loose, thick jowls and bent the ears. Gill and loose often increase the likelihood of drooling.

These create strong bonds with his family. Despite the strong correlation usually becomes a positive attribute that could be used to some negative trends, such as aggression. Some American Bulldogs are devoted to their masters that protectionism that reflect more aggressive tendencies. Because of this, and socialization at an early date is an absolute requirement for this product. Completion of the best socializing when the dog is young. One day walking through a local park to benefit the species because it introduced the dog to other people, children and animals who are not familiar. In addition, many local pet stores and organizations to provide obedience training for dogs who need more help in the process of socialization. Like most breeds, American Bulldogs can develop same-sex aggression toward other dogs. Regardless of the strain, it is never safe to leave any dog unsupervised with children or a dog is not known.

In most cases, the American Bulldog has been used as a working farm dog. In the past, dedicated to constantly generate care for the animal population control and pesticides. Today, most people use theAmerican Bulldog as companion dogs.

In general, the American Bulldog is a breed of strong and beautiful with a rich heritage. If you are looking to have a member of this class, ensure that research with care and have a master plan for appropriate socialization. Like most breeds of dogs, American Bulldogs held a variety of uses, but the most popular and enjoyable as a companion to a loving family.

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