Dogs can smell as far as 11 miles away as they have a part of their brain mainly devoted to analyzing smells, and the Jacobson’s organ to boost their smelling capability. Moreover, the nose of a dog has an average of 300 million olfactory receptors compared to the mere 6 million receptors of a human nose.
According to a study conducted by the University of Zurich, the healthiest dog breeds are Australian Cattle Dog, Basset Hound, Beagle, and the Border Collie. These dogs are least likely to experience health problems., which leads them to have a higher life expectancy.
Well-known purebred German dog breeds are the Rottweiler and the German Shepherd. Others are a little more obscure, such as the Dachshund and the Pomeranian.
Ray Altman, an American from Georgia, longed for a dog breed similar to the English Bulldog but with fewer health problems. So, Altman developed the Altman White English Bulldog by crossing White English Bulldogs with English Bulldogs. The resultant breed is gentle in temperament and less prone to the severe health issues brought about by the more pronounced brachycephalic characteristic common in Bulldogs.
The Schweenie is the crossbreed between a Dachshund and a Shih Tzu. This mix has both the height of a Shih Tzu and an elongated body like a Dachshund. Its small physique and minimal shedding make this Dachshund Shih Tzu Mix an ideal family dog.
On average, German Shepherd dogs can live for 9 to 13 years if they are healthy and well taken care of. This longevity is largely due to the healthy nature of the German Shepherd breed.
Max von Stephanitz is credited with first breeding and introducing the Alsatian Wolf Dog in Germany in the early 1900s to herd sheep, hence the name “German Shepherd.” German Shepherds and Alsatian Wolf Dogs are, in essence, the same dog. Alsatian Wolf Dogs became popular during the First World War because of their strength, loyalty, beauty, and intelligence.
The Teddy Bear Pomeranian is a Pomeranian who has dense and fluffy fur coats resembling that of a bear. These Poms form part of the Nordic or Spitz breed type bearing similar characteristics, such as dense and fluffy fur coats, heads that are wedge-shaped, and pricked ears. They also have temperaments similar to that of regular Poms.
The price for a standard Poodle ranges from $500 to $2,500, depending on where you live. This is because people like the natural curls of a Poodle. The cost of taking care of a Poodle each month is about $100, but if you have it groomed regularly, it can cost up to $350 each month.
