Category: Dog

We are a nation of dog lovers. When you think of perfect pooches, what breeds come to mind? Pretty Poodles, cuddly Collies, lavish Labradors and cheeky Chihuahuas? But what if you are after a Japanese Tosa, a Dogo Argentino, a Fila Brasiliero or a Pit Bull Terrier? Unfortunately, these are the four breeds which have…

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena. In other words, anthropomorphism is when we humans give human characteristics or behaviors to animals. According to the RSPCA, there are an estimated 8.5 million dogs in the UK. We are a nation of dog lovers and according…

Its been scientifically proven that feeling securely attached to a living being can reduce a lot of stress and therefore positively affect your breathing rate, blood pressure and oxygen consumption. (Fricchione, 2016). When the owner looks into the eyes of his dog, a hormone called oxytocin, which is released by the pituitary gland that causes…

Dogs play an extremely important role in a persons life. Humans have been using dogs to survive in dark eras. Dogs, since then, have been protectors, companions, workers, and of course, best friends. Dogs make a change in people, by working in the military, making us feel stress-free, and by being a service to the…

Imagine you are all worn out from a long day at work. The first thing you see as you walk into your house is an animal with an uncontrollably wagging tail coming at you and melting away all your stress. Whether or not you have a pet in your house, you can tell with absolute…

Have you ever been bordered by your neighbors dogs at night when you try to sleep and they keep barking? Of course, most people have been in this situation because nowadays, there are a lot of dogs and most of the owner cannot deal with the dogs problems. In this essay, I want to investigate…

Puppy Mills: Why They Must Be Stopped Imagine this: A little girl and her mother walk into a pet store. There are many different types of dogs for them to choose from. Some lie with their heads down, their big, sad eyes staring back through the cage. Others wag their tails and bark with excitement.…

Stress, anxiety and temporary depressive states are common for those just living their daily lives. However, studies have proven that a simple companion could change this. Having animal companions, such as dogs, have a great impact on overall health and happiness. Spending quality alone time with an animal whether it be your own or one…

There are over 340 genetically distinct dog breeds in the world, all of which have definitive characteristics. While most breeds are ideal for recreational purposes, dogs have been used in the military since 1914, as effective guards and efficient trackers with their strength, agility, and sense of smell. Dog behavior is referred to as the…

While watching my father dig a hole slowly at the bottom of our garden, I was unaware at the time this was in fact where one of my childhood best friends was going: the dog I grew up with. I was unaware of how ill he was, unaware of how far cancer had spread all…