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Borzoi Dog Breed
Borzoi Dog BreedBy John M Williams
Breed group: HoundsWeight: male: 75-105, female: 60-85 lbsHeight: male: 28, female: 26 inches
Overview
It is believed that the first Borzoi was brought to Russia from Arabia in the 1600s. The Borzoi is a stylish sight hound that was adopted by the aristocracy, and then crossed with longer haired sheepdogs. They were then used as ferocious and courageous wolf hunters, and this led to them earning the name of Russian Wolfhounds. The Russian upper class bred these dogs and also hunted with them for hundreds of years. Ultimately the Borzoi's reputation spread throughout Europe, and Queen Victoria and many of the British aristocracy soon owned a Borzoi. These dogs became great gifts among royalty, and the Borzoi became more passive as his use as a companion dog became more.
Temperament
Borzois are sweet and intelligent dogs that are very arrogant and self aware, however they are very devoted to their family. They are rather warm with people they know well. This breed learns very easily, however their training should be based on respect. Being a sight hound, the Borzoi is extremely fast and has no territorial intuition. They can therefore not be trusted when not on a leash, unless when they are fenced in. The Borzoi gets along well with other dogs, however should not be left alone with other animals. It is advised that they are socialised well with cats and other animals at a very young age. Borzois are gracious dogs that will get along fine with children, however doesn't like rough play.
Care
The long silky coat of the Borzoi is easy to groom. It should be brushed on a regular basis with a firm hair brush,and dry shampooed when really needed. Bathing these dogs is usually difficult seeing that they are so big, however is not needed very often. The hair between their toes should also be clipped in order to keep their feet comfortable. These dogs will shed heavily on a seasonal basis.
Training
The Borzoi is a giant breed, and will not fit well into every family. Being a sight hound, they will need regular attention and control. They require basic obedience training and socialisation from a very young age onwards. They do extremely well in agility, and will not respond positively to cruel or unkind training methods. They are fairly easy to train seeing that they like to be clean. The Borzoi needs calm and patient and consistent training combined with mutual respect.
Health problems
Borzois are very strong animals and do not have a lot of health problems to be anxious about. This breed needs good nutrition because of their size, and special attention should be paid to their diets. The Borzoi is often unpredictable with medications, however overall they are very healthy. They are vulnerable to common illnesses that dogs get however are not particularly prone to anything.
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,Carolina Dog - Dog Breeds
Carolina Dog - Dog BreedsBy John M Williams
Group: Southern
Weight: Male: 30-44, Female: 30-44 lbs
Height: Male: 17-24, Female: 17-24 inches
Overview
The Carolina Dog is a result of natural selection, and they are a truly primitive breed. These dogs are not entirely broken in, and some of them still live in the wild. The Carolina Dog managed to survive throughout the swamps, forests and savannahs in South Carolina for thousands of years. This breed makes excellent pets, and they are also very adjustable to life in a household. Carolina Dogs can be fairly timid around strangers, and prefer to be friends with others on their own terms. If this breed is socialised properly from puppy hood onwards, they will be wonderful companion dogs. Seeing that these dogs have natural instincts, they love to be part of a pack and will therefore do well in a family environment. The Carolina Dog is calm, kind and also does well with children. These dogs are very clean, and easy to housetrain. They are also an intelligent breed that is very quick to respond. The Carolina Dog is also not aggressive or destructive, however they do have a tendency to howl when they hear certain sounds.
Temperament
The Carolina Dog is a prehistoric breed, and some of these dogs still live in the wild. They are not fully domesticated, and are therefore not ideal for someone with no previous dog ownership experience. The Carolina Dog is fairly distrustful and wary of strangers. They love to be part of a pack, and will therefore fit in well with a family. This dog will adapt greatest in a home were the childrenis older and considerate. There is a possibility that these dogs will not be tolerant of children they do not know. In general, the Carolina Dog will get along well with other dogs and cats, especially of they have been brought up with them.
Care
The coat of the Carolina Dog is a low maintenance coat that does not require too much grooming. The coat of the Carolina Dog should be brushed on from time to time and this breed should also not be bathed excessively - only when it is really required.
Training
It is vital that the Carolina Dog has an explicit leader, and also one who commands respect. The Carolina Dog should receive proper socialisation and obedience training when they are still puppies as this will help them to get along with other animals and children later on. This dog will not do well in a training environment where cruel methods are used. It should rather be done with respect and firmness.
Health problems
Carolina Dogs have no known health issues, and this breed usually lives for 14 to 14 years.
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,Central Asian Ovtcharka - Dog Breeds
Central Asian Ovtcharka - Dog BreedsBy John M Williams
Group: Working
Weight: Male: 121-176, Female: 88-143 lbs
Height: Male: 27-32, Female: 24-27 inches
Overview
It is believed that the Central Asian Shepherd dog has its origin from many different places throughout Central Asia. These places include Tibet, Iran and also the very old Silk Road. Many feel that the Central Asian Ovtcharka is the ancestor of all the other dog breeds. Genetic evidence available today proves that the Tibetan Mastiff is a close relative to the Central Asian Ovtcharka, and not a predecessor as it was previously believed. The Central Asian Ovtcharka is considered to be the oldest of the early Molosser breed of dogs found in the world. The Central Asian Ovtcharka is still bred in Russia and other areas to be protection and guard dogs and these dogs are becoming more and more fashionable in many other areas as well.
Temperament
Central Asian Ovtcharkas are very serene dogs that are without fear. This is a very autonomous breed, and they will not go down without a fight. Although the Central Asian Ovtcharka gets along well with members of their own family, they should always be supervised when left alone with children. These dogs tend to be aggressive with other dogs, and should always be kept on a leash. Seeing that these dogs are so aggressive and dominant, they should be socialised properly when still very young. They will however get along will with other animals within their families.
Care
Central Asian Ovtcharka does not require a lot ofmaintenance, and will be fine if brushed on an occasional basis. These dogs have coats that are naturally very dirt resistant, and they also look groomed even when they are left natural without regular grooming. During spring these dogs tend to shed heavily, which is then followed by lighter shedding through the rest of the year. At this time, it is greatest to brush their coats on a regular basis to remove any excess hair from their coats.
Training
It is vital that the Central Asian Ovtcharka should have a consistent training regime. These dogs are fairly independent, and will therefore need a firm, yet gentle trainer. Early obedience training and socialization is very important for these dogs, as it will prevent problems later on.
Health problems
In general, the Central Asian Ovtcharka is a very healthy dog. It is however good to be aware of some conditions these dogs do struggle with from time to time. This breed has some problems with elbow and hip dysplasia, and bloat has also been a problem for these dogs in the past.
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