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Did you know? The Labrador retriever is known for having an "otter tail." According to the American…

Adrienne Farricelli

Did you know? The Labrador retriever is known for having an "otter tail." According to the American Kennel Club, an otter tail is a tail that is "thick at the root, round, and tapering, with the hair parted or divided at the underside." This thick, strong tail acts like a rudder when the dog is swimming.

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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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Why Do Spaniels Chase Birds?

Many spaniels chase birds, and they sure seem to chase birds with a passion. What's up with these dogs? In order to better understand this behavior, it helps to take a look back into this breed's history and its primary reason for being selectively bred. Discover what made spaniels the special dogs they are, and most importantly, what tasks they were bred to carry out.

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Do Great Danes Have High Prey Drive?

Whether great danes have high prey drive is something many folks who love this breed may be wondering about. Perhaps you dream of owning a dog breed that gets along with your cats or who ignores squirrels on walks. Does the great dane qualify as a low-prey drive dog?

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Why Do Corgis Bark So Much?

Corgis bark so much for the simple reason that they were selectively bred to use their barking back in time when they made wonderful all-around farm dogs. Corgis are therefore very vocal companions using their barks to communicate a variety of emotions. Forearmed is forewarned goes the saying, so any time you are interesting in opening your heart and home to a specific dog breed, it helps to conduct some research so to have a general idea on what to expect.

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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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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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