Articles for tag: American Kennel Club, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Small Dog Breeds

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Lhasa Apso Dogs: Breed History

One of the most popular small dog breeds in the world is the feisty and furry Lhasa Apso. Although it probably originated in Tibet, it could have also originated in China, Bhutan or Mongolia. The problem in tracing a breed’s history is that legend and sales promotion by breeders tend to get in the way ...

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Teaching Your Dog to Herd Sheep

You have a herding dog that comes from stock lines and want to train your dog to herd sheep. Maybe you want to herd for competition or maybe you want your own flock to tend. Whatever the reason, you wish to train your dog to herd. Three major herding sanctioning bodies in the U.S. are ...

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Most Common Health Problems in Beagles

  Since 1999, the beagle has been consistently in the American Kennel Club‘s Ten Most Popular Dog Breeds list. The beagle reached the number 3 spot in 2012. Beagles are easy-going, intelligent and friendly dogs. Unfortunately, record numbers of dogs, including purebred beagles, are being abandoned or surrendered to animal shelters since the worldwide recession ...

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Owning a Pomeranian: The Pros and Cons

When you consider getting a dog for your family one breed that you might want to consider is a Pomeranian. They are a fun loving energetic dog. They are really a great family dog because they love attention. The Pomeranian is a breed in the AKC’s top group that has been recognized since 1888 (American ...