It’s All In How You Raise ‘Em
There’s a weird myth in dog training, and I think we’ve all been guilty at one time or another, in telling another person that “It’s all in how you raise them”. For owners and handlers suffering under the constraints of [breed specific legislation] and often the little lauded shelter worker*** it becomes a truism comforting those who lack knowledge on their breeds or who’ve read into all the hype and media and simply come across as ignorant morons. For serious dog folk, sometimes it’s something we say just to shut people up.
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Schnauzers in the news: a postcard from my Oregon “vacation”, week before last.
When Success Matters
Why breed service dogs instead of rescue?
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Compilation Of Scaredy Dogs Terrified Of Walking Past Cats.
h/t John Groves
Picking the correct breed is important.
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The Sound Of Settled Science
If you think your mixed-breed pup is naturally hardier than the neighbor’s purebred, you may want to think again. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, indicates that mixed breeds don’t necessarily have an advantage when it comes to inherited canine disorders.
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The data also indicated that the more recently derived breeds or those breeds that shared a similar lineage were more susceptible to certain inherited disorders. For example, four of the top five breeds affected with elbow dysplasia were the Bernese mountain dog, Newfoundland, mastiff and Rottweiler — all from the mastiff-like lineage. This suggests that these breeds share gene mutations for elbow dysplasia because they were descended from a common ancestor.
In contrast, disorders that occurred equally among purebred and mixed-breed dogs appeared to represent ancient gene mutations that had become widely spread throughout the dog population. Such disorders included hip dysplasia, all of the tumor-causing cancers and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a heart condition.
David Cameron’s Britain
Where the foxes caper unmolested, the government packs your school lunch, and the Animal Farm Dog Advisory Council has spoken;
Last week it issued its latest recommendations to the government and suggests that anyone* who breeds a dog should be registered with their local authority, be given a registration number and give their address and details to the veterinary practice they use.
*Unionized workers, civil servants are assumed to be exempt.
The Sound Of Settled Science
Top Five Reasons To Breed Your Dog
“Becoming a good breeder is moving from being a pilot to being an air-traffic controller. Suddenly your plane isn’t the most important one in the sky.“
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New Study Shows That Dogs Use Color Vision After All;
…researchers have long believed that dogs seldom rely on colors to discriminate between objects, instead looking solely at items’ darkness or brightness to do so. But a new experiment indicates that this idea, too, is a misconception.
As described in a paper published yesterday in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, a team of Russian researchers recently found that, at least among a small group of eight dogs, the animals were much more likely to recognize a piece of paper by its color than its brightness level–suggesting that your dog might be aware of some of the colors of everyday objects after all.
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The Threat Of Stillness
Good advice on recognizing an impending dog attack.
Schnauzapalooza!
We’re back from the American National Specialty weekend in Missouri, with one superstar retired – and another launched.
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AmGCh.CanCh.Minuteman Goldikova was awarded Select in her final ring appearance at the American Miniature Schnauzer Club National on Saturday. Also in the final lineup was “Sprite”, AmGCh.CanCh.Minuteman Safety Last was First Award of Merit.
At the evening finals: Best Brace in Show |
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Sunday was the Twin Cities MSC Specialty Show – an new day with a new judge evaluating the same dogs often results in different outcomes. And did it ever! Can.Ch.Minuteman Toxicology came out of the classes in a surprise upset, defeating over 150 dogs to win Best of Breed and complete his American Championship title. And so it begins again. |
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Thanks to the guest bloggers who keep things running during my road trips. I note that you’ve managed to push the Obama administration into complete meltdown during my absence – SDA gets results with or without my help!
After a few more hours of rest, blogging should resume to normal.
Canine Body Language
Published This Month In The Journal Of The Blindingly Obvious
No shit, Sherlock: Dogs more likely to steal food when they don’t think you’re watching. (h/t EBD)
Westminster Kennel Club Livestream
UPDATE! Best of Breed for “Sprite”!!!
You can watch Krystal and Sprite tonight in the Terrier Group judging on Animal Planet, coverage begins at 8pm ET.
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Miniature Schnauzer judging begins a little after 11:00am EST. (Update: around 11:25 by the looks of things). Am.Can.Ch.Minuteman Safety Last is entered and will be handled by his co-owner Krystal Mason, who piloted him to #1 MS in Canada in 2012. “Sprite” is a decided underdog at this event, but wish us luck nonetheless!
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