Warning : These foods are TOXIC for your dog .

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TOXIC FOR YOUR DOG :

Everyone knows there are certain things that one should NEVER feed his dog. DOgS and CHOCOLATE
don't mix because chocolate contains theobromine, a substance that causes rapid heart rate and central nervous stimulation, probably leading to seizure and even death.

COOKED BONES          :

Dogs should never be fed with cooked bones because they can splinter and lodge in or even lacerate a dog's throat or digestive tract.

CAFFEINE                     :

Caffeine is found in coffee, coffee grounds, tea or tea leaves, colas, stimulant drinks and in some medicines. Signs of caffeine overdose may include labored or rapid breathing, hyperactivity, a rapid heart rate, shaking and finally seizure.

RAISINS AND GRAPES:

Eating raisins or grapes cause renal failure in some dogs ! It seems that as few as seven raisins can lead to a shutdown of kidneys. Symptoms are vomitting, diarrhea and shaking .

ONIONS                       :

An overdose of onions can also cause toxicity in dogs that can prove fatal.
Signs may include listlessness, lack of interest in food, labored breathing.

GARLIC                       :

Garlic also pose problems for dogs as it contains thiosulfate which produce acute toxicity .

AVOCADO                 :

Avocado plants , and the avocado fruit itself, contain persin , a substance that can cause vomitting and diarrhea in dogs.

APPLE SEEDS            :

Although apples are not toxic but the seeds of the fruit contain cyanide and may be dangerous. Likewise, the pits of peaches and plums contain cyanide and can be toxic.

OTHER TOXIC FOODS :

Raw egg, raw meat, raw fish , alcoholic beverages, macadamia nuts.


IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOUR DOG OR OTHER PET MAY HAVE INGESTED SOMETHING HARMFUL, CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY .

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POISONOUS FOOD

The more I see of humans, The more I love Dogs

GROENENDAEL

The Groenendael should be athletic, strong, imposing, rustic, and balanced in appearance. It should look natural, never as though it has been prepared just for the show ring. Its coat should be profuse, but never look as though it would inhibit the dog's working ability in any way. The colour is always black, with small white markings being allowed on the chest. When being shown, its handler should never have to force it into position; ideally the handler should not have to touch the dog at all.

The Groenendael is (very) intelligent, active, loyal and quietly affectionate. Groenendaels are not a breed for the faint of heart. However for those who have plenty of time, energy, confidence and love, they are wonderful friends. Training and socializing is essential. They are wary of strangers and protective. They love children as long as they are introduced to them at an early age. The Groenendael bonds deeply to its people and cannot live outdoors or in a kennel. It needs to spend time with its family every day and may experience separation anxiety if left alone for long periods of time.

The Groenendael should be 60–66 centimetres (24–26 in) at the withers for males, and 56–62 centimetres (22–24 in) for females. The weight should be approximately 25–30 kilograms (55–66 lb) for males, and 20–25 kilograms (44–55 lb) for females.

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India Incredible!: OH!! Delhi : Remembering the glorious past

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American vs German !!!!!!!!!

The more I see of humans, The more I love dogs !

 German Dobermann

          American Dobermann

The Americans say ,'We are the best'! Americans with their self assured smugness boast that all other Dobermanns couldn't possibly be as good as theirs ! On the other hand, few Europeans have any regard for American bred Dobermann. The Europeans see the American ones as gutless wimps, while the American see  the European Dobermanns as an over - generalization .

However, somewhere in the middle are the true World Class Dobermanns. The cream of the crop is with a balanced mind, elegance and well formed bones. The ability to react in appropriately in any situation is what a Dobermann is all about !!

Differences in :

TEMPERAMENT :

European Dobes love their owners and totally loyal to them but they need spaceof their own. They don't tend to cling to their owners. They have a tendency to jump up on their humans, but don't hang on to them. They are more alert to everything around them. They are a good performance dog !

American dobes , on the other hand, have a very sweet,couch like disposition. They are more calm hence prove to be a good family dog.

OVERALL APPEARANCE :

The American Dobe is more refined and elegant. The European Dobe is typically more substantial with a thicker depth of body similar to a gymnast.

NECK :

This is one area where the American Dobe excels over its European counterpart. European Dobes have a shorter neck. It appear as if the neck is stuck on the body. The American Dobe as a longer and more elegant neck.

SHOULDER :

The American dogs usually have a more pronounced lay-back of shoulder angulation. On the other hand, our European Dobes have a better lay on of shoulder with a smoothness that is less common in America. Heavy, wide, rough laying shoulders more common in the European Dobes.

HEAD :

There is no doubt that the European Dobe has a much more pronounced head as compared to the American variety. The European head has a better plane, darker eyes and better fill under the eyes.


Choose which ever type suits you and enjoy their boundless energy, love and undying loyalty !!


Raj Prateek Verma

Gentle breeze !!

The more I see of humans, The more I love dogs !!

It is exactly one year since this gentle, soothing breeze stopped caressing my life ! Mishti , I miss you !!!!




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D.O.G

The more I see of humans, The more I love Dogs

The word DOG, all by itself, has many meanings apart from the obvious one !

THE DOG OF GOD   ::

1.The Laplander term for the bear,'which has the strength of ten men and the wit of twelve'.

2.An iron hook or bar with a sharp fang at one end which could be easily driven into timber and thus used to drag something by means of a rope (nautical)

3.Andiron, or hook for holding logs.

4.Cock of a gun.

5Gripping appliance.

6.Ostentation.

7.Male of various animals.

8.Spurious

9.Base.

10.Inferior.

11.very

12.Utterly.

13.To follow closely, to urge, to worry.

14.To follow insidiously or indefatigably.

15.To hunt or fasten with dogs

16.Dog was a term used in the past for ;fellow'.

17.Gay dog : Always out and enjoying himself,

18.Dirty dog: morally filthy

19.Surly dog: With a surly temper.






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Naughty Silver !!

The more I see of humans, The more I love Dogs

Naughty, naughty Silver !!!!!!  Bundle of joy !! Latest member of my family !!

The English Cocker Spaniel is a small good - natured dog , always busy and on the move, combining energy with elegance and vivacity with agility !!

 It is always on the alert and desperate to please its master. Affectionate, lively and a busy-bee, it  is a wonderful companion to have !

Height   :  38-41 cm

Weight  :  13-15 kg

Color    : Liver, red, black, orange and lemon with white distributed all over the body, blue roan, black and 

               tan

Body     : Compact

Tail        : Docked

Gait       : Lively.

Eyes      : Large.

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Diamond, my baby welcome home !!

The more I see of humans, The more I love Dogs

JUST BOUGHT THIS ONE MONTH OLD GSD PUP.

DIAMOND !!! My baby, welcome home !!

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Give a breed a name ................ (contd)

The more I see of humans, The more I love Dogs               

Llasa Apso                          :  Tibetan apso, Llasa terrier, Bhuteen terrier.

Lurcher                                :  Poacher's dog.

Maltese                                :  Melita

Mexican Hairless Dog         :  Chinese hairless

Norwich Terrier                     : Trumpington, Jones or Cantal Terrier.

Old English Mastiff               : Bandog, Tie dog.

Old English Sheepdog

Old English sheep dog            :  Drover's dog, Bobtailed sheepdog !when crossed with collie), Bobtail.

Papillon

Papillon                                   : Butterfly spaniel, squirrel dog.


Pomeranian                             : Foxdog

Poodle                                     : Cninche (from canard = duck)

Rhodesian Ridgeback           :  Rhodesian lion dog, Safari dog.

Rough Collie

Rough Collie                           : Scotch collie

Saluki                                      :  Arabian or Eastern greyhound, Shami, Sleughi or Slughi.

Scottish Deerhound                :  Scotch or Highland greyhound.

Shetland Sheepdog                 :  Sheltie

Shih-tzu                                    : Lion Dog.Shih-tzu







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GIVE A BREED A NAME. . . . . .

The more I see of humans, The more I love Dogs

Many breeds have more than one name. Here is a list of some of them :

AFFENPINSCHER  : Monkey terrier

AFGHAN HOUND : Greyhound in pyjamas. Afghan or Persian greyhound, Barukhzy hound, Cabul hound.

AIREDALE : Broken-haired, Working, Waterside or Old English terrier

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG : Heeler

BASENJI : congo dog

BEDLINGTON TERRIER : Gypsy dog

BLACK AND TAN TERRIER : Manchester terrier

BLOODHOUND :  Draughthound, Sluithound 

BORDER COLLIE : Old - fashioned sheep dog, Farm Collie, Working Collie

BORZOI : Russian Wolfhound

CHINESE CRESTED DOG : Turkish naked dog

CHOW CHOW : Chow, Wolf dog

CLYDESDALE TERRIER : Paisley terrier

DALMATIAN : Dally, Firehouse dog, Spotted dick, Plum pudding dog  

DINGO : Warragal or Native dog

ENGLISH SETTER : Laverack

ENGLISH TOY TERRIER : Toy Manchester, Toy black and tan or Miniature black and tan terrier or Apple - headed 'uns'

FILA BRASILEIRA : Dog of Acores

FINNISH SPITZ : Barking bird dog


GERMAN SHEPHERD : Alsatian wolf dog

GAINT SCHNAUZER : Riesenschnauzer, Munchen dog, Russian bear schnauzer

GRAND GRIFFON VENDEEN : Chien blanc du roi

GREAT DANE : Apollo, Grand Danois, Dogue Allemande, German mastiff, Vertagri, Bearhound, Tiger mastiff

IRISH SETTER : Big red

IRISH WATER SPANIEL : Tweed, North or McCarthy spaniel

KEESHOND : Dutch barge dog



More in my next blog.


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Polka Dots !!

The more I see of humans, The more I love Dogs  Dalmatian pups


Dalmatians are one of the most adorable breeds ! If you are planning to bring home a new pup, I would recommend you to try out this breed. They are most lovable, easy to maintain, always ready to please their owner. And, above all, they simply love children !!

Adopt one and you won't regret your decision .


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LOOK - ALIKES !!

The more I see of humans, The more I love Dogs

LOOK - ALIKES           
                Affenpinscher

Crocodile :                                                                                                         
Field Spaniel
A less than - polite 19th - century description - it was also called a CATERPILLAR.

Dacshund


LION      :

Bichon

Foo Dog (Imaginary Buddist Lion dog)

Lhasa Apso : Claimed to be true lion dog of Tibet.

Lowchen : The name means 'little lion'.

Pekingese

Poodle : In classic " lion" trim !

Rhodesian  Ridgeback : Originally called 'The Rhodesian Ridgeback lion dog' because it hunted lions !

Shih-tzu : Lion head, bear torso, camel hoof, feather duster tail, palm-leaf ears, nice teeth, pearly petal tongue and movement like a 'goldfish' is the original required standard.



MONKEY :

Affenpinscher

Cao da Serra de Aires

Pug


PIG/HOG :

Mexican Hairless Dog : The pups look like naked pink piglets, and the dogs have pig-like teeth.

Sharpei  : pig - like coat.



SHEEP :


Bedlington Terrier

Bergamasco sheep dog

Valee sheep dog

Komondor : Very much a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'.

Puli : Black sheep.

Braid

Pyrenees sheep dog

Catalan sheep dog

Old English sheep dog

Bearded Collie.


WOLF :


Alaskan Malamute : Said to be a dog/wolf cross or a tame wolf : it was claimed that bitches were tied to a tree outside camp so that they could mate with wolves !!


German Shepherd Dog : Called Alsatian wolfdog in post-war Britain.




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