Like many
other companion dog breeds they require close contact with humans.
Not exact matches
The
breed's
other name is «Dutch Barge
Dog» since it used to be a guardian and
companion on the small boats as well as barges in Holland.
Since he was also the manager of his local shelter, he was able to use
breed stock from various
dogs such as Greyhounds, Manchester Terriers, Rottweilers, Weimaraners, and
others to develop the ultimate protector and
companion.
In the end, I came up with the idea for «Up For Pups,» an organization that delivers humane education presentations to schools and
other organizations with a message for people to know where their new «best friends» are coming from and help support legislation to strengthen
dog breeding regulations and restrict the sale of
companion animals in pet stores nationwide.
Unfortunately for most, for owners today this is a characteristic that stuck with the
breed and they are known for being noisy
dogs that aren't afraid to bark to get the attention of their owner or
other companion animals.
However, like
other large
dogs, Bernese mountain
dogs wouldn't make good
companions for apartment - dwellers [source:
Dog Breed Info].
A popular
companion dog, the Yorkshire Terrier has also been part of the development of
other breeds, such as the Australian Silky Terrier.
Any of these
breeds are great inside lovable
companions; my home is filled with love, paw prints and
dog toys and I wouldn't have it any
other way.
The case of a bad guardian turning a good
dog into something they were never born to be, pit bulls and
other breeds forced into fighting rings have been pigeon - holed into a category of «dangerous» animals that are unfit to be
companion animals.
Humane Canada advocates that
companion animal stores restrict their sale of live animals to domesticated and captive -
bred birds, fish and small mammals
other than cats and
dogs.
In
other words, Bell contends that, while some of her
dogs may have been pet or
companion animals, she had
other dogs, such as
breeding stock, which were never intended to be enjoyed as present or future pets either by her or another person...
The Shih - Tzu is a friendly, nonaggressive
dog that is a good
companion for children and
other breeds of
dogs.
The
breed is extremely affectionate, neither quarrelsome with
companions nor with
other dogs except
dogs of the same sex on rare occasion.
Those familiar with the
breed consider well -
bred and properly socialized Dobermans to be excellent pets and
companions, suitable for families with
other dog breeds, excellent with young children, and even cats.
Perhaps no
other breed of
dog has ever risen from feral roots to become such a useful and dedicated
companion in so short a time.
A poodle is considered a hunting and birding
dog; a
companion dog is defined as a
breed of
dog whose purpose is limited to companionship —
companion dogs do no make good hunters, birders, guard
dogs, herd
dogs, sled
dogs or perform any
other useful function to the owner's, aside from
companion ship.
However, the Transmontano Mastiff is friendly and calm around familiar faces and it gets along with
other dogs belonging to its working pack, making this
breed a valued and reliable shepherd's
companion and protector.
Taking the puppy to new places always accompanied by a
companion (even a same age puppy of another
breed) totally defeats the purpose and makes the puppy even more dependent on
other dogs.
On the
other hand, high energy
dog breeds would be ideal for large families or people who like to go on runs and wish to take a
companion with them.
Once the
dogs came to the United States, they were
bred with
other dogs to create a larger
dog that could do farm work, helping to hunt, be a
companion, and guard the property.
Herding Group
dogs are considered easier to train than many
other breeds, and make excellent family
companions as well as outstanding working
dogs.
Although the jobs of many
breeds have disappeared and the jobs of
others have changed,
dogs of many
breeds created as hunting
companions still work in the field as hunting
companions and hunt trial competitors.
A small
dog that was originally
bred as a
companion dog, the Bichon Frise possesses a boisterous personality, is very tolerant of children,
other animals and strangers, and is highly intelligent and very trainable.
Others claim that careful
breeding can produce loyal
companions and working animals who are smarter, stronger and healthier than domestic
dogs.
Dogs of the guardian and other breeds that are aloof and suspicious of strangers need more such occasions than dogs developed to serve as companions to avoid behavior that is over-protective or aggress
Dogs of the guardian and
other breeds that are aloof and suspicious of strangers need more such occasions than
dogs developed to serve as companions to avoid behavior that is over-protective or aggress
dogs developed to serve as
companions to avoid behavior that is over-protective or aggressive.
They are not as cuddly as toy
dogs (while there are some terrier
dogs in the toy and
companion dog brackets) and they may not be as intelligent like
other breeds but they set off these lacks with various things that only they can offer.
They
breed dogs for the temperament and ability to serve as working
companions for handicapped owners, or produce hunting
dogs, herding
dogs, guarding
dogs, racing
dogs, sled
dogs, and
dogs with the temperament and stamina to participate in schutzhund and
other sports.
Many families choose the Golden Retriever as a
companion for their children, and there are only a few
other breeds that can even compare to the friendliness and lovingness of these
dogs.
For the most part they get along well with children and
other pets.It is important to obtain them from reputable breeders as improper
breeding increases the likelihood of behavioral problems., They are very devoted to their families and makes an excellent
companion dog.
Even if we could disregard the
other offenses that take place in these
breeding facilities, the fact that 2.7 million adoptable
dogs and cats are euthanized every year is enough reason to refrain from purchasing a
companion animal.
We'd like to invite you to join our forum where you can share your
dog's photos, stories and experience of having this lovely
breed as a
companion and you can also interact with
other community members.
Toy
dogs, often smaller versions of
other breeds, were developed as
companions to the ladies and gentlemen of the courts in various nations.
However, caution should always be used with any
other small pet
companions such as cats, rabbits, gerbils, birds, and some toy
breed dogs.
Some have been the helping hunters for human
companions for millenia and are considered pure
breeds by kennel clubs, while
others are semi-feral and primitive «pariah - type»
dogs that skirt the edges of villages.
Dog owners with Pugs or
other short - snouted
breeds will want to be especially careful not to overexert their
companions, since these
breeds can sometimes experience heath troubles when overheated.
How to find a reputable
dog breeder Apart from many
other factors this depends on what you are looking for: A
companion for you and / or the family, a German Shepherd protection
dog for the family and / or the house, a working
dog for specific assignments, or even a
dog for
breeding purposes?
This
breed enjoys everyone's company and is a superb home
companion, blending in with
other dogs, cats, children and extended family members.
Why do you want to rescue a TM (
companion, guard
dog, gift, to
breed, personal protection, playmate for current dot, for child, replace previous
dog,
other)?
Like
other medium - sized
breeds of antiquity, they probably were used as all - around farm and
companion dogs.
Please give all reasons that apply (
companion, guard
dog, gift, to
breed, personal protection, for children,
other).
These small
dogs were specifically
bred as pets and human
companions and most are related to larger
breeds in
other groups.
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