Bichon Frise Dog Breed --- 28. September 2008.
Once of the classic non sporting dogs to come out of Europe has been the Bichon Frise. The dog arrived late in the USA after the 2nd world war. However, it did not make a big impact immediately and it took over two decades before the AKC even recognized it as an official breed.
The Bichon Frise are playful dogs and can be jovial, they love to prance around are very inquisitive. They are never aggressive towards anyone, not even strangers. This breed of dogs is easy to handle and loves children. While it prefers adults, it is never aggressive towards infants and has no interest in biting.
When treated well, the dogs can be loving and very devoted. The Bichon is a great dog for an apartment but still loves to go outdoors for a walk. It readily hops on the bed or couch and will be quite attentive to the family. The Bichon hates to be left alone and loves human attention. Many of these dogs continue to bark when left alone but calms down as soon the owner returns.
Upkeep And Maintenance
The size of the dog is no indication on how active the dog is. The Bichon Frise loves to go outside for walk and this is highly recommended as the dog can get plump if left indoors. Most people take the dog into the backyard or the park where the Bichon Frise thrives. It loves to run short sprints and is very attentive. While it can not be taught many tricks, it does learn to obey and follow commands.
Unlike other dogs, the Bichon Fries needs more frequent grooming to make it look nice and clean. Some experts recommend brushing the fur every other day. The fur can get quite thick during the winter and may require trimming in late spring. One minor negative aspect the dog is that its fur is thick and does get matted all over the place.
Health Information
When the Bichon Frise is looked after well it can live up to 15 or more years. With age the dog does develop joint problems which primarily affect the knees and hips. Other medical ailments which afflict the Bichon Fries include allergies, eye disorders and low thyroid activity.
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Comparing a Dog Snap-Around Collar to a Slip-On Collar --- 25. September 2008.
A collar is very important on your dog because it holds your dogs identification such as dog license, registration tags, vaccination tags and also provides a place to attach the leash when going for a walk or training. On today's market there are many options available including a slip-on collar and snap-around collar.
Slip-On Collar - Usually made of nylon or chain, a slip-on dog collar just slides over your pets head. Because of this, it is usually too large on the dog's neck, resulting in an ineffective training tool. There are also studies showing that dogs trained using a slip-on collar are more likely to have spinal or tracheal injuries than a snap-around collar. Many animal chiropractors have noticed that spinal misalignments are more common in dogs with slip-on collars. Therefore, slip-on collars can injury a dog's spine and trachea so pose a danger and are not safe for training. A nylon snap-around collar is a better choice.
Snap-Around Collar - Instead of sliding over your dogs head like a slip-on collar, a snap-around collar goes around your dog's neck and fastens using a clasp. You adjust the size of the collar to fit high up on the dog's neck giving you the best control whereas a slip-on collars rests at the bottom of the neck where it joins the shoulders. On a dog's body, this is the strongest area giving you the least amount of control when using a slip-on collar and leash. Among dog lovers, the first choice in collars is the snap-around because of the versatility, effectiveness and safety. They are available in many materials including cotton, nylon, and leather, which are strong and do not fray.
Major snap-around collar advantages - Here is a review of the major advantages of using a snap-around collar instead of a slip-on collar:
You do not have to try to force the snap-around collar over the dog's head, which can be very awkward and difficult.
A snap-around collar provides a snug, secure fit at the top of its neck just below the dog's ears giving you the utmost control.
This type of collar is safe so does not injure the dogs spine or trachea during training.
To get the correct size snap-around collar, just below the ears at the top of its neck, measure around your dog's neck using a string. Now, measure the string to get the proper collar size. This type of collar is available in half-inch increments.
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Dogs That Use Their Tails As Signals & Gestures: Part 1. --- 20. September 2008.
When dogs bark, they also use their bodies to communicate about social matters. A dog's tail, eyes, ears, and mouth all communicate to humans, and whole body postures add additional information, serving to adjust the message given.
When a dog wags his tail this is just a sign of excitement, the level of which is indicated by the speed of the wag. In measuring his excitement, you should monitor the speed of his wagging independent of the size of the al movement. A sporting dog with flowing tail might appear to move it more than a terrier moves its carrot-shaped tail. An angry wagging tail may seem like nothing more than a tremble. Fast movements mean "I'm excited." The size of a dog's tail wag does express other information.
A wagging tail is a social gesture. In most cases, it functions as a human smile. People seem to set aside most of their smiles for when a person is near to see them or when they are thinking about something happy. For pets, a wagging tail wag has the same properties. Dogs will wag their tail for a human or even another dog. Dogs may even wag their tail for a cat or even a horse. When a dog is by itself, it will not always wag its tail to anything that has life.
Dogs will wag their tail to express appreciation to you as you put his meal bowl down, but if a dog goes into a room and discover his food bowl full, he will eat the food just as happily minus the tail wagging, but with a little excitement tremor. This is one indication that tail wagging is meant as communication or language. Just like humans don't talk to our walls, dogs do not wag their tails to things that are not obviously alive and socially reactive.
For the majority of dog breeds, the tail will often lighten toward the tip, and most breeds have a white tip to the tail. This characteristic is also visible in jackals, foxes, wild dogs, and dingoes. Many biologists believe that the reason for this light area is to actually make tail signals more noticeable. For most wolves, the tail has a dark tip, which has the same function of making it easy to observe the tail position and motion.
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