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Did you know? In dogs with long heads, their longer jaws can make them appear as if they have gaps between one tooth and another. This is called "diastemata" which means "a space or gap between two teeth."

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Why Do Border Collies Bite Children?

Border collies bite children often due to driving instincts that were deeply inculcating in this dog after years of selective breeding. In order to understand this behavior, it helps to take a glimpse back into this breed's history as a herder of sheep in the Anglo-Scottish border.

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Why Do Retrievers Retrieve?

Retrievers retrieve for the simple fact that this is what they were selectively bred for.

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Why Do Some Dog Breeds Have Floppy Ears?

Some dog breeds have floppy ears for the simple fact that they were selectively bred to be that way. Dogs are one of the most varied species of mammals on the face of earth. Indeed, dogs have been selectively bred to be so tiny to fit into purses and so large to almost compete with a pony. Floppy ears are just another trait that have been passed down from one generation to another in certain dog breeds.

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Why Do Dog Ears Get Cropped?

Dog ears get cropped mostly because it's a tradition that has been passed down for centuries. Many breed standards for specific breeds require dog ears to be cropped. In some dog breeds having cropped ears is so important that uncropped ears are strongly frowned upon and even means for disqualification in the show ring.

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What's the Behavior of Indian Pariah Dogs?

The behavior of Indian Pariah dogs is quite different compared to the behavior observed in other canine companions.

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Will a Pomeranian's Coat Grow Back After Shaving?

Whether a Pomeranian's coats grows back after shaving depends on a variety of factors.

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How Strong Are Pit Bulls Compared to Other Dogs?

How strong are pit bulls compared to other dogs has been something many people have been wondering about.

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Why Do Pomeranians Lose Hair?

Pomeranians may lose hair due to a variety of skin conditions, but some are known to exclusively affect this breed.

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What Dog Breeds Kill Rats?

Dog breeds that kill rats are several, and most of them have a history of being specifically bred for the task.

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Why Do German Shepherds Have Black Dots on the Cheeks?

You might be intrigued by those black dots found on the cheeks of German shepherds, what are they exactly?

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