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Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a friendly, intelligent and devoted sporting dog originally bred in Scotland to retrieve waterfowl. Highly trainable and gentle, it is one of the most popular family companions and service dogs in the world.
Welsh Corgi
The Welsh Corgi was brought to Wales around 1107 by Flemish workers. With a fox-like head, it may relate to Spitz ancestors, though some believe it came from Swedish short-legged dogs crossed with native dogs. The name means 'dwarf dog' in Welsh, and it has two varieties - the Pembroke and the Cardigan.
Doberman Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher is lively and alert, looking like a smaller Doberman though it is a separate breed. Similar to the related 'Deer Dog' variety, it is not very clingy, cheerful and bright, and a good companion dog. This article covers its price and care.
American Cocker Spaniel
The American Cocker Spaniel, originating in the United States, is one of America's most popular pets thanks to its gentle, affectionate, and cheerful nature. Lively and eager to please yet occasionally excitable, it needs plenty of exercise and companionship to stay happy.
American Pomeranian
The American Pomeranian is the U.S. variety of the Pomeranian, a small, intelligent, and quick-to-learn companion dog. Distinct from the British (Hargila) line in bone, coat, and gait, the American type has a fluffy, dense coat and a confident, proud carriage.
Greyhound
The Greyhound, also called the English Greyhound, is the fastest dog in the world, reaching speeds up to 70 km/h and historically used to catch hares. Calm, quiet, and less aggressive, it has a flowing, elegant build and average intelligence that responds well to patient training.
West German Show Line German Shepherd
The West German Show Line German Shepherd is the straight-backed variety of the German Shepherd. While the roached-back type is more common as a pet and show dog, the straight-backed line is prized by police and military for its strong working ability and endurance, though both share the same intelligence and temperament.
Caucasian Ovcharka
The Caucasian Ovcharka is a large, powerful livestock guardian from the Caucasus Mountains. Successful breeding relies on linebreeding to preserve desirable traits while limiting inbreeding risks, and the breed needs ample space, regular exercise, and a diet suited to its great size and appetite.
Essential Cat Care for Beginners: Deworming and Vaccinations
For a new cat: get a vet check first, prepare supplies, cat-proof the home, and keep it separate from other pets at first. Deworm externally every month, internally monthly under age 1 (then every 3 months), and start vaccines at 3 months with FVRCP plus rabies.
Why Does a Golden Retriever Keep Gagging?
A Golden Retriever that keeps gagging may have indigestion, internal parasites, or a bone or fish bone stuck in its throat. Fast and give probiotics for indigestion, deworm (e.g. albendazole) for parasites, and see a vet if a bone will not come up or breathing is troubled.