Sentences with phrase «first dogs as companions»

It is believed that Tibetan monks bred the first dogs as companions and to be given as gifts to visiting royalty.

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A dog can provide a first lesson in death for youngsters, while also serving as a constant companion for those about to say goodbye.

For example, a kitten separated from his mother and littemates for the first time may be more accepting of another cat or dog as a companion than an eight - year old cat who has never learned to share the territory with other pets.

First started in 1999, the day celebrates dogs as companions and promotes adoption from animal shelters, humane societies and breed rescue clubs.

Over time, the breed became increasingly popular as a hunter and companion, and was among the first breeds at American dog shows.

As I write this, 21 dogs, and another nine on their way, are resting comfortably in our shelter and, for the first time in their lives, getting a chance to be dogs, the companion animals we know them to be.

First the dogs are fostered then re-homed, as the nonprofit organization upholds its mission of protecting the lives of good - natured companion animals who wind up in kill shelters.

Whether struggling mightily to position a calf for birthing, or comforting a lonely old man whose beloved dog and only companion has died, Herriot's heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first years as a country vet perfectly depict the wonderful relationship between man and animal — and they intimately portray a man whose humor, compassion, and love of life are truly inspiring.

She wrote Rescue Me, her first book, as a fundraiser for homeless dogs, to raise awareness of their plight and needs, and to show what wonderful companions these dogs make when given a chance.

Personality: First raised as working dogs, Shetland Sheepdogs developed a loyal, willing and eager to please personality that makes them excellent companion dogs.

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The Japanese Chin is first and foremost bred as a companion dog.

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When humans were first working with dogs and keep them as companions, they served the purpose of helping us to hunt and alerting us to and / or protecting us from danger.

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Winning Best New Product — Companion Animal, CYTOPOINT ™ was developed by Zoetis scientists as the first caninized monoclonal antibody licensed in the United States to help reduce clinical signs such as itching associated with atopic dermatitis in dogs of any age.

My first working dogs were beagles, used as companion dogs and to hunt rabbits.

Over the last 17 years, I have achieved many firsts with my dogs and have experienced the growth from under 200 when I got Cayenne (and nobody knew what she was) to AKC recognition and on to becoming a breed that is actually recognized by many and becoming much more popular as a companion.

History: The Italian Greyhound, often referred as «IG», is considered to be the first dog to be bred as companions and remain so today.

Today Airedales are still used as hunting dogs, watch dogs, and even obedience and agility dogs, but they are, first and foremost, faithful, loyal and entertaining companions.

The dogs exceeded all of our expectations and today, at least 35 are living in homes as cherished family companions — many more than we'd first predicted.»

Furry Friends Rescue's first sanctuary dog, Rags, spent her long life as an ambassador and companion dog.

Breed - The first thing you need to consider when choosing the best tweed collar for your canine companion is breed some breeds of dog need special collars for example if you have a sighthound you will need a martingale collar these extra wide collars put less pressure on delicate necks and as hounds have thinner heads than necks will prevent the collar from slipping off.

For the first time, felines sidled up to the nation's premier dog show, as part of an informational companion event showcasing various breeds of both species.

At first, Labradors were bred to perform as a retriever of game, though their stable, even temperament led to their popularity as great companions and working dogs.

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Tibet and Brenda Kocher — respectively, Florida's first courthouse dog and the Guardian ad Litem volunteer who serves as Tibet's handler, under the auspices of Voices for Children of Tampa Bay — outline the extensive training Tibet underwent, in keeping with the dogs provided by Canine Companions for Independence (CCI).

The artist's first solo exhibition with Geary Contemporary displays a series of work in which Brown utilizes the post-industrial landscape of her surroundings as the starting point for a narrative, where a female protagonist, her dog, and various avian companions move through urban and pastoral settings.